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Near West Side News
 312-421-3941  January 2013
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Don't Forget: Renew Your ICNC Membership for 2013
If it's been one year or more since your last ICNC Membership dues payment, it's time to renew! Your Membership dues are a key part of ICNC's operating budget, supporting job-creating economic development activities year-round and helping to keep the Kinzie Industrial Corridor a great place to do business. Your company may have received an invoice in the mail already, but you can also renew online!
Membership dues are based on the size of your workforce:
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1 to 5 Employees: $75
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6 to 10 Employees: $150
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11 to 20 Employees: $200
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21 to 30 Employees : $200
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31+ Employees : $300
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For questions about dues or the date of your last payment, email [email protected] or call (312) 421-3941.
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Police District Merger Complete
An important reminder: the 013th Police District has officially dissolved, combining its area with the 012th District and changing several Beats in the process. The 012th District now covers much of ICNC's immediate service area from its headquarters at 1412 S. Blue Island Ave. The Chicago PD has assured ICNC repeatedly that the change will come without increased police response times to area crime.
Use this tool to search for your address's Police Beat, or see a map of Police Beats here.
Most importantly, remember to report all crimes to the police immediately, and use ICNC as your resource to share neighborhood crime warnings and best practices.
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Western edge of the Kinzie Corridor. Sections removed are in red; sections added are in orange.
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City Amends Kinzie Corridor Boundaries, Establishes Two New Corridors
The Chicago Plan Commission voted last month to amend the boundaries of the Kinzie Industrial Corridor, removing from it a section surrounding Carroll Avenue between Sacramento and Kedzie, as well as a Salvation Army campus on Spaulding north of Chicago Avenue. Small sections of land on Lake and Carroll have also been added to make the Corridor's boundary more contiguous. The decision brings no immediate changes to the affected lots, but removes one layer of oversight governing proposed zoning changes away from manufacturing uses.
The Commission also voted to establish the Wright Business Park Industrial Corridor and Northwest Highway Industrial Corridor, both on the city's northwest side. These are Chicago's first new industrial corridors since 2002.
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 City to Post Contract Procurement Details Online Chicago's Department of Procurement Services plans to begin posting complete contract details online, in order to make the process more transparent to taxpayers. Beginning this year, both winning and losing bids for all construction and professional service contracts will be available online, instead of the total bid amount currently posted. The Department also plans to implement a new "E-Procurement" process, to allow vendors to submit bids online. |
 Chicago to Host 2013 U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Convention Chicago will play host to the 34th National Convention of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, to be held Sept. 15-17 at the Hilton Chicago Hotel. The event, which draws professionals from the nation's largest Hispanic business network, anticipates about 7,000 attendees this year. Click here for more information on the event and the USHCC. |
ICNC's Free EMT Training Course Returns in 2013
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ICNC's No-Cost Skills Training Series
Beginning in early 2013, ICNC will offer a new skills training series to businesses located within the Kinzie TIF District, presented at no cost thanks to the City's TIFWorks program.
 The first two workshops, "Essential Management and Leadership Skills" and "Improving Internal Workplace Communication", are enrolling now. Your staff will learn key communication, negotiation, management, conflict resolution, and planning skills, ultimately increasing efficiency and boosting your bottom line. Workshops can be conducted on-site at your facility and tailored to your business's unique needs.
All ICNC Members are encouraged to learn more about this exciting opportunity. Click the "Learn More" button to get started!
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Choosing a Business Entity
 Starting a business? Find the structure that works for you! Learn the benefits and drawbacks of LLCs, LLPs, Sole Proprietorships, and Corporations from managing attorney Vihar Patel of VRP Law. Wednesday, January 23 9:00am-10:30am ICNC 320 N. Damen Ave. Register Here! |
Sign-up for No-Cost Computer Classes 
January No-Cost Classes
| MS Power Point 1 & 2
MS Word 1 & 2
MS Access
MS Excel 1
MS Excel 2
Digital Marketing for Businesses
QuickBooks Introduction
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Tuesday, Jan. 8th, 12pm-4pm
Thursday, Jan. 10th, 12pm-4pm
Thursday, Jan. 17th, 12pm-4pm
Tuesday, Jan. 22nd, 1pm-4pm
Thursday, Jan. 24th, 1pm-4pm
Tuesday, Jan. 29th, 12pm-4pm
Thursday, Jan. 31st, 1pm-4pm
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All classes are held at ICNC: 320 N. Damen Ave.
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Member Announcements: - ICNC Member Marcia Schurer, author of FitDelicious: Lose the Pounds, Not the Taste, announces the new � day FitDelicious� Boot Camp. Learn from the expert how to lose weight, be fit, and make healthy and delicious meals in minutes. For details on content, dates, location and ICNC discount, contact Marcia directly at 312-932-9694 or [email protected].
- Marcia will be on-hand at ICNC on Tuesday, 1/22 from 9:00am to 11:00am to answer questions and speak about FitDelicious. Interested parties are welcome to attend, and may call with questions.
- MotionPost is now offering $100 off its Studio Day package to ICNC Members. This service creates a web-ready photo portrait and 2-3 minute interview profile video for your marketing campaign or website content. For more info, contact Ed Pickart at 708-337-3456 or [email protected].
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Affordable Space
Check ICNC's website for low-cost incubator space with free business assistance and resources, located at the Fulton Carroll Center. The site displays info on available spaces including prices and descriptions.
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For more info call 312-421-3941 or email [email protected]
320 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, IL. 60612
www.industrialcouncil.com
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