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 The Last Thursday Night Market of Summer
Downtown Evanston invites you all to join them one last time on Thurs., Sept 7 for the Thursday Night Market. Attendees can experience live music, shop with over 30 vendors, and enjoy spirits. Learn more about the Thursday Night Market.
 Wine Walk: Sip and Stroll
Taste amazing wines inside businesses all along the Main-Dempster Mile on Thurs., Sept 14 at 5:00 p.m. 100% of profits benefit the Shorefront Legacy Center. Sip and stroll for a good cause! Learn more and purchase your tickets!
 2023 Source Grant Application closes August 25
The Cook County Small Business Source announced the launch of The 2023 Source Grant, which provides $40 million in grants to small businesses to help stabilize operations, foster recovery and resiliency, and advance equity. The application period ends on August 25! Visit the Source Grant website for more information.
 Job Alert: CTA Seeking Bus Operators and Mechanics
Chicagoland residents are invited to take the first step toward a career in transportation by attending the Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) Career Fair this Fri., Aug 25 at Malcolm X College starting at 9:00 a.m. This event is the latest in ongoing, aggressive recruiting efforts to hire Bus Operators and Bus Mechanics. Register for the career fair!
Businesses in the News
 Hidden Gems for College Students
The City is known for its great restaurants and their variety. These students and critics share their favorite restaurants for incoming Northwestern students. Check them out!
Upcoming Local Business Events
 Music Night at Frolic and Detour
Stop by Frolic and Detour, located at 1909 Central, Street for a fun music night featuring Eddie Ganet on Thurs., Aug 24 beginning at 6 p.m. Get your tickets!
 "Git Fit" next month
Come to TruFit Personal Training Studios, located at 610 Davis St, on Thurs., Sept 14th from 12 -12:45 p.m. to "GIT Fit!" This Group Integrated Training pop up class will take place during lunchtime for a mid-day fitness activity. Register here!
City Initiatives
 Share your vision at Chalk Howard
One Howard Street will be at Chalk Howard Street this Saturday from 12 - 4 p.m. to give you an opportunity to share your vision for Howard St. and while you are there you can get a professional family portrait for free. Learn more about One Howard Street at https://www.cityofevanston.org/business/one-howard-street
 Plastic Bag Ban Ordinance in Effect
In an effort to reduce plastic waste and encourage behavioral change throughout the city, the Evanston City Council voted on May 22 to approve a complete ban on plastic bags in all city businesses and impose a $0.10 tax on remaining bag types at large retail stores. The “Retail Single Use Bag Tax”, also known as Ordinance 1-O-23, went into effect on August 1, 2023.
For more information, visit cityofevanston.org/plasticbagban or please call 847-448-4311.
 Sustain Evanston Applications end August 31!
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!
 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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