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 Happy Holidays from Economic Development!
We wish you all a safe, fun, and happy holiday season! Don't forget to check out the remaining holiday events.
Community Sharing: Monday, Dec. 26 marks the first day of Kwanzaa and the last day of Hanukkah – a perfect opportunity for an uplifting and inspiring community and cultural celebration. Stop by Fountain Square at 11 a.m. for a "Community Sharing" event, and head to the Robert Crown Community Center from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for the Kwanzaa Festival.
 Still time to Shop Evanston for the Holidays!
Whether you're looking for handcrafted jewelry, cozy clothing items, a new favorite book, or the perfect bottle of wine, Evanston's unique local businesses have you covered! Shop local this holiday season.
No need to worry about packages arriving late – pick up your holiday gifts today right here in Evanston and support your community in the process.
The best children's books of 2022: From pictures to poetry, the Evanston Public Library knows the perfect books for the children in your life. Check out their list of 101 Great Books for Kids.
 Vote on your favorite window by December 23!
The annual city-wide Holiday Window Decorating Contest is back. Vote on your favorite window by December 23 when the winners will be announced. This year, the theme is Decorate Sustainably to encourage businesses to re-use old materials, upcycle materials into new designs and get creative in a sustainable way.
 First Night Evanston live and in-person!
Enjoy some family fun at this New Years Eve event! First Night Evanston is back in person for the first time in two years. The event is sure to make hearts sing, hands clap and make you dance throughout the evening. Learn more about the event!
 New Year's Day Workshop!
Start your year off right with Grateful Yoga on Sat., Jan. 1, 2023! Come out to 1108 Davis Street to practice deep of rest, harnessing life, meditation techniques and more! Learn more and register to attend!
 Planning a special event in 2023?
Be sure to secure your special event permit! Applications are due January 31. All outdoor events requested on City property, such as a street, park, or sidewalk, or events deemed to significantly impact the City are considered special events.
 Minimum Wage Change for Tipped Workers
Starting January 1, 2023, the Cook County minimum wage for tipped workers will go up $7.80 per hour. This is in alignment with the Illinois State minimum wage. The minimum wage for non-tipped workers will remain at $13.35. Learn more about the Minimum Wage Ordinance (MWO).
 The next round of Manufacturing Reinvented
Businesses can apply for this round of funding for Manufacturing Reinvented, a $5 Million Grant Program for suburban manufacturers. The company plans to approve 300 businesses between $5,000 to $ 25,000 in reimbursable expenses. Apply by December 31 and start 2023 strong! Learn more about the program today!
 Submit your Events for our Economic Development Newsletter!
Are you a registered Evanston based business with an upcoming event? We'd like to help you promote it! We can add your event to our weekly newsletter. See the eligibility requirements for events below:
- Your business must be located in Evanston and registered. If you're not registered, complete your business registration application
- Submission must be an event. We don't promote sales or individual business advertisement
- Submission must include a flyer and website where interested residents can get more information
Send your submission to economicdevelopment@cityofevanston.org with "For Newsletter" in the subject and we will reach out if we have any questions about your event.
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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