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 Sip and Stroll for a Good Cause
Taste amazing wines inside businesses all along the Main-Dempster Mile on Thurs., Sept 14 at 5:00 p.m. 100% of the profits benefit the Shorefront Legacy Center. Sip and stroll for a good cause! Learn more and purchase your tickets!
The Taste of Evanston Returns
The Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Club invites you to join them for the 9th annual Taste of Evanston on Sept. 17 from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the Charles Gates Dawes House, 225 Greenwood St. Learn more about this event and purchase your ticket!
 IL Secure Choice: What Small Business Owners Need to Know
The Illinois Restaurant Association invites you all to another informative webinar on Thurs, Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. In this session, the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office will cover the specifics of the state law and provide an overview of how Illinois Secure Choice works and how easy it is for businesses to facilitate retirement savings for their employees. Register today!
 Building Small Business Program
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) welcomes small, diverse firms to this free BSB program on Thur., Sept 21 at 5:30 p.m. The programming will be focused on procurement connections, access to capital sourcing, financial management, technical assistance and back office support. For more information, contact Ellen Marshall via ema at ellen@zanninc.com.
Businesses in the News
Happy 75th Anniversary, Evanston Lumber!
The City would like to congratulate Evanston Lumber, located at 1027 Sherman Ave, on 75 years of service to Evanston and the Greater Chicagoland Area. Their celebration will take place on Fri., Sept 8 starting at 3 p.m.
Press Release: Book Donation Program
Booked in Evanston, 506 Main St, is partnering with the League of Women Voters of Evanston to reach children across the Evanston community through the donation of a copy of Winsome Bingham's upcoming picture book, The Walk. Read the press release for more information!
Upcoming Local Business Events
 Vintage Garage Evanston Returns!
Vintage Garage Flea Market is just ten days away! Come out to the garage at 1800 Maple Ave to check out vintage goods from 75 incredible vendors. Vintage clothes, vintage furniture, midcentury modern, art, and more await you. Learn more!
 "Git Fit" in September
Come to TruFit Personal Training Studios, located at 610 Davis St, for a series of classes. See the September course offerings below:
GIT FIT
 Artuck is Returning!
Artruck is a showcase of local artists, with some great bread and conversation too! Come out on Sat., Sept 23 from 7-10 p.m. to the 1100 Block of Ashland, Evanston. For more information contact jcowan(@)solidprint.com.
City Initiatives
 City Grants Grace Period for Fair Workweek Ordinance
Evanston has extended a grace period for employers to adjust to the requirements of the newly enacted Fair Workweek Ordinance (24-O-23). This ordinance, designed to enhance employee well-being and work-life balance, will be enforced beginning January 1, 2024. Read the press release.
 Plastic Bag Ban Ordinance Update
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 and enforcement will begin January 1, 2024.
For more information, visit cityofevanston.org/plasticbagban or please call 847-448-4311.
 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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