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 BHM Feature: Meet the Weavers!
In honor of Black History Month, we're featuring Clarence and Wendy Weaver, owners of C&W Market & Ice Cream Parlor and fighters of food insecurity. See how Clarence and Wendy have made a positive impact on our community by donating and delivering groceries to those in need.
Black History Month events
Celebrate and recognize Black History Month in Evanston this February by participating in community events and activities.
 First Saturday Evanston Art Events!
Plan your art-filled Saturday during Evanston Made's First Saturday on February 4, 2023. Evanston Art Events attendees can map out their visit with this Google Map! Learn more about the art exhibits, pop ups and create your art this weekend!
 Economic Development Progress Report
The City's Economic Development Department is excited to share our new monthly report! This report provides a snapshot of the city's key economic indicators, business highlights and moe. Read our January 2023 Economic Development Progress Report under Economic Data!
 Hygge Fest is back February 11!
Come downtown and enjoy Hygge Fest on Sat., Feb. 11 at Fountain Square Plaza. Downtown Evanston provides a day of fun filled with live ice carving, a mobile sauna and more. Learn more about the Hygge Fest!
 Evanston Thrives Action Plan update meeting
The Evanston Thrives Team has been working hard to draft strategic recommendations for internal operations around events, communications, placemaking, business support, and retention. We’ll be showcasing these strategies and design concepts during a virtual public meeting on Thurs., Feb. 9, 2023, at 6 p.m. We hope you can join us and provide your feedback. To register for the meeting, click here.
 Support local Evanston restaurants this February
North Shore Restaurant Month continues! Do you have a place you've been dying to try? Support our local eateries and enjoy tasty dine-in and takeout offers from dozens of Evanston establishments.
 Pathways for Entrepreneurial Growth
The Small Business Majority has partnered with Rogers Park Business Alliance and New Covenant Community Development Corporation to offer a series of free workshops to help entrepreneurs start and grow a thriving business. Entrepreneurs are encouraged to complete all four parts of the Pathways program. See part one of the series below:
The Cost to be the boss
Date/Time: Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 10:00am
Presented by: Shaniqua Ford, LCSW of Soul Werk Cafe
 Take the Sustain Evanston Survey!
The City is soliciting feedback regarding our reimagined Sustain Evanston program for businesses. We encourage all Evanston businesses to complete the survey to let us know about your sustainability needs, opportunities and interest in the program. Take the survey!
 'Solving the Mystery of Credit Reports' webinar February 8
First Northern Credit Union invites you all to their first educational course of the year! They will be "Solving the Mystery of Credit Reports" on Wed., Feb 8, 2023. Join to learn more about the power of credit scores, guidance to dispute inaccuracies and more. Learn more about the event.
 Vote for Evanston Businesses!
The Chicago Reader is seeking to crown the "Best of Chicago 2022." The list has several Evanston-based businesses that are award worthy and need your support! Vote now for our business nominees:
- Koi - "Best Chinese restaurant" and "Best Chinese take out"
- Hewn - "Best sourdough"
- Soul & Smoke - "Best soul food," "Best BBQ," and "Best food truck"
Crafty Cocktail Classes at Good to Go
Good to Go Jamaican Restaurant, located at 711 W Howard St., is hosting free cocktail crafting classes every Wednesday! Arrive early and learn something new while having fun as well. Register for the next class now!
 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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