Sidewalk Cafe License Renewals are Out!
Believe it or not we're already on to Spring and Summer when it comes to planning the Old Town sidewalk cafes! If you are re-applying for a cafe, you should have already received word from the City on how to re-apply. If you are a new applicant for the City-issued license you can go online after the New Year to begin the process.
It may be cold outside, but the Restaurant Committee of the Old Town Merchants and Residents Association is hard at work and ready to answer any questions about setting up your sidewalk cafe for the 2010 season.
Keep your eyes and ears peeled for a meeting in the beginning of January -- the Restaurant Commitee will be getting together to discuss rules and regulations the City has for sidewalk cafes. If you have any questions or want to make sure not to miss the meeting, please contact the OTMRA office at 312-951-6106! |
ACCION OFFERS SMALL BUSINESS LOANS!
Do you have outstanding credit and a strong relationship with your bank and still can't seem to get a loan to get you through the next few months? If you need a small business loan under $25,000, look no further than ACCION!
Answer the following questions to see if you are an ACCION Chicago loan prospect...
- Are you over 21 years of age?
- Do you operate your business in one of the following Illinois or Indiana counties: Cook, Lake, McHenry, DuPage, DeKalb, Kane, Grundy, Will, LaSalle, Kendall, or Kankakee in Illinois or Lake or Porter in Indiana?
- Does your business generate annual revenues less than $500,000?
- Are you in an industry that does NOT involve: real estate development, not-for-profit organization, exporting, multi-level marketing, or lending?
- If you are a start-up business, do you have an alternate source of income?
- Have you invested savings or personal equity in your business?
- Are you current on all personal and business bills?
- Are you prepared to offer collateral for the loan?
- Are you and your business free of active bankruptcy, outstanding tax liens and delinquent child support?
If you answered "YES" to every question above, you are ready to apply for an ACCION Chicago loan!
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OTMRA Holiday Hours
The Old Town Merchants and Residents Association will be closed for the holidays on December 24th, December 25th, December 31st, and January 1st.
In the meantime, stop by or call if you have any questions about the Assoication's activities, membership, or a concern within the City or neighborhood. We're here Monday through Friday, 9-5, and are available before and after business hours by appointment. We'd love to talk to you about joining the Association or about how you can maximize your membership benefits!
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This Holiday season you have a different option for transportation! You don't need to drive, take the train, or wait for someone to give you a ride home. Miller Lite Free Rides invites consumers to engage in a shared responsibility when they choose to plan ahead for a safe ride home!
