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 Celebrate Mother's Day in Evanston
Mother's Day is right around the corner and we want to help you make it a very special day! Come down to one of our amazing business districts to shop, dine or just enjoy the day with mom and the family.
Find the perfect gift or brunch spot:
Enjoy other events in the City:
 Spring events happening downtown this month
Downtown Evanston has a great lineup of events throughout the entire month of May. Come explore downtown during any of these events and support the local businesses.
Arts & Craft Beverage Crawl on the Mile May 18
As the weather warms up, it's time to get outside! Head out to the Main Dempster Mile on May 18 for their annual Evanston Arts & Craft Beverage Crawl and experience the fusion of these two Evanston staples. The fun starts at 5 p.m. Purchase your tickets today!
 May Mart Returns!
May is Asian, South Asian, Pacific Islander American (ASPA) Heritage Month! Support our local ASPA-owned businesses AND enter to win a $100 E-Town gift card by participating in May Mart, a month-long open house event celebrating the vibrant diversity of food, art, craft, trade, wares and services of Evanston’s ASPA business owners.
Participating businesses will have postcards for customers to track purchases, which they can submit for the gift card raffled at the end of the month.
 Evanston Made's First Saturday!
It's the First Saturday of May! Evanston Made invites you and the family out to enjoy an art-filled Saturday! Attendees can partake in the pop-up shops, see new exhibits, talk to artists and support local restaurants. Plan to come out and support First Saturday Evanston Art Events!
 Heartwood's Art and Meditation Workshop
Come to the Heartwood Center, located at 1818 Dempster St., on Sat., May 6 for a free Body Mind Spirit workshop! Experiment with the materials and create a unique object of attention to focus your meditation! Learn more about the event.
Hecky's Barbecue voted Best Chicago-Style BBQ
Congratulates to Hecky's Barbecue on another accolade for its great food. The new recognition comes from the Chicago Tribune Reader's Choice Food Award 2023 - Best Chicago Style Barbecue. Read more!
 Big Wig Tacos Now Open!
We are happy to announce that Big Wig Taco's, located at 950 Church St., is now open! Those planning to attend can expect a classic take on mexican street food. Learn more about the restaurant!
 Webinar: Are you Financially Healthy?
The City of Evanston and First Northern Credit Union present another free workshop on Wed., May 10 at noon to help you understand what it means to be financially healthy. True financial health is based on four key components: Spend, Save, Borrow, and Plan. Register today!
Economic Development Committee Location Change
The May 24, 2023, Economic Development Committee will be hosted at Thomas and Dutch, 703 Church St., at 6 p.m. Check the City Calendar and Economic Development Committee webpage for more information and updates.
 What do you want to see on Howard Street?
The One Howard Street planning is well underway and we would love to hear about what you want to see from Howard Street. Read more about the project by visiting the City's website and complete the One Howard Street Survey to make your voices heard and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card!
 Pop-up Shop on Howard Street
Hair Science and GG National invite all to come down to Howard Street for a great event! The Pre-Mother's Day Pop Up Event will be held at 707 Howard Street on Sat., May 6 at 1 p.m. Come share your gifts, skills and products. Contact them at 847-942-1357 to be a part of the event.
 Sustain Evanston Program Launch!
In honor of Earth Day, the City launched its reimagined Sustain Evanston Business Incentive Program on Sat., April 22. The program provides a funding tool to assist small business and commercial property owners in implementing sustainability measures that align with the goals of the City's Climate Action & Resilience Plan (CARP).
Grants of up to $25,000 will support sustainability-related projects, including, but not limited to waste management, energy, water, and green infrastructure. Applications will be open through August 31. Apply today!
 DCEO grant available for hardest hit industries
The Back to Business (B2B) grant program provides recovery grants for businesses in the hardest-hit industries. Eligible restaurants, hotels and creative arts businesses are eligible to apply for the $175 million in available grant funding as part of an effort to support ongoing recovery in hard-hit industries.
All eligible applicants will receive a grant as long as the business meets eligibility requirements and submits proper documentation and attestations. Applications are now open through May 10. Apply 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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