Featured SBIF Grant: Architects, Inc.- Humboldt Park SBIF TIF
SBIF client Architects, Inc., located in the the Humboldt Park TIF district, brought their architectural expertise home when they used a SBIF grant for a complete rehab of their new office space. The SBIF team enjoyed working with them and is delighted to share a glimpse at their final results.
Main office before, during, and after construction.
Kitchenette before, during, and after construction.
Division sketch and during and after construction.
Building facade before, during, and after construction.
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Energy Efficiency Funding Available for Businesses
Cook County Energy Efficiency Program and Chicagoland Gas Rebate Program offer options to save energy and money.
The Cook County Energy Efficiency Program provides free energy audits, retro-commisioning grants, and a revolving loan fund for energy-saving investments. Commercial buildings, industrial facilities, owner-occupied non-profits, and place of worship may be eligible, depending on where they are in Cook County. Services are available on a first-come, first serve basis. Administered by the Delta Institute, these services are made possible by a $2.5 million federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) to Cook County.
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The Chicagoland Natural Gas Savings Program offers cash incentives and a variety of resources to improve the efficiency and comfort of non-residential spaces. Available to Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas customers on Service Classification No. 2., the program provides educational support and cash incentives for qualifying high efficiency furnaces, boilers, water heaters, insulation, commercial kitchen products, and other measures. Customized rebates are also available for other gas saving measures.
For more information visit:
www.chicagolandrebates.com or call 866-964-7345. |
Staffing Changes at SomerCor
We are happy to announce that John Paulun has accepted a position with PortionPac Chemical Corporation. The SBIF applicants John was working with have expressed gratitude over the ease with which he worked on their files, and we share with them in wishing him the best moving forward. In John's absence, our summer interns Allan Crimer, Jake Stearns, and Erin Evenhouse offered invaluable assistance. Erin is now working full-time at Somercor. |
