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 Sidewalk Sale on Central Street starts today!
Come out to Central Street and find great gifts at their Sidewalk Sale! This weekend starting Thurs., July 21, shoppers can enjoy tables and racks full of items, arts and crafts lessons for the kids, and special activities. Learn more about the activities and entertainment!
 More shopping and chalk art around Evanston
A great weekend of shopping is on the way! From July 22 - 24, enjoy the opportunity and experience of the Downtown Evanston Sidewalk Sale and Main-Dempster Mile Sidewalk Sale. Check out the map of participating retailers on the MDM!
Calling all chalk artists: Downtown Evanston will host its 5th annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest on Sat., July 23!
 Photo Courtesty of Evanston Now
Dollop General Store and Cafe is now open!
Welcome to Evanston, Dollop General Store and Cafe! Located on the ground floor of the Albion apartment building at 1508 Sherman Ave, this unique concept blends coffee house and convenience. “I love Evanston,” Weiss says, “and I’ve always wanted to do our own thing here.” Read more about the store and owners.
 Redefining the post pandemic workplace
Evanston resident Kent Swanson, Executive VP of Riverside Investment and Development, presented on a panel discussion entitled "Redefining the Post-Pandemic Workplace" hosted by Lambda Alpha International land economics society meeting in Chicago.
Our downtown Evanston economy depends on the daytime population returning to the office. Thank you to Kent Swanson for taking on this challenging topic.
 West End Market continues
The Central Evanston Business Association (CEBA) is bringing back the West End Market, a local community market which will be held at the corner of Church and Dodge. The market will take place every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn more here!
If you are interested in participating as a vendor, please complete the online application form: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeCtg308.../viewform
 Artist fellowship opportunity, apply by August 1!
Economic Security for Illinois is offering 6 to 8 Chicagoland artists the opportunity to participate in a one year fellowship. Selected Fellows will receive a $20,000 award and will engage with their cohort on narrative change strategy. Learn more and apply by August 1.
 City Offering Assistance for purchase of Electric Leaf Blowers
The City of Evanston recently approved financial assistance of up to $3,000 for Evanston-based landscaping companies to purchase commercial grade electric powered leaf blowers and/or accessory battery packs through the Entrepreneurship Support Grant!
As recommended by the Climate Action and Resilience Plan (CARP), the Evanston City Code was recently amended to begin restricting the usage of gasoline and propane-powered leaf blowers, and will restrict use entirely beginning April 1, 2023. Learn more about the Entrepreneurship Support Program Guidelines on our website.
Do business with the City of Evanston
Interested in doing business with the City of Evanston? Visit our bids and proposals page to see current Bids, Request for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Qualifications (RFQ).
Contact the project Purchasing Specialist via email with questions pertaining to the project of interest. Specialist email contact information can be found in the Bid "Questions" or RFP/Q "Questions Regarding RFP/Q" section of the related document; or contact purchasing@cityofevanston.org.
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