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Near West Side News
 312-421-3941  August 2013
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Like what we do? Want to help ICNC assist local businesses? Please consider a donation to support ICNC as we advocate for local companies and help them grow and prosper.
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ICNC Membership Cruise: Friday, August 23rd
Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave.
Join us on Friday, August 23rd for food, networking, and a cruise aboard the Spirit of Chicago at Navy Pier! View Chicago's world-famous skyline, from the Sears Tower, to the John Hancock, to the Museum Campus, Aon Center and more.
Our summer membership event is a great opportunity to network with fellow members of our business community. Registration includes a two-hour cruise, open bar, and hot buffet.
$65 for ICNC Members Registration begins at 2:30 pm, Boarding begins at 3:30 pm
$85 for non Members Cruise from 4:00 to 6:00 pm
$40 for FCC tenants
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Tomorrow! Networking Event at ICNC
 Wednesday, August 14th, 11:30AM-1:30PM
Wondering what happened to the Lead Breakfast? Well, it's changed. We have a new time, new name and new focus. Please join us for ICNC's first "Launch Lunch"!
This fun, free event will focus on new companies, new products and new people. So, if you have a new product ready to launch, or just want to meet those who do, please join us.
Doors open at 11:30 am. Event starts promptly at noon!
Thank you to our sponsor, Cole Taylor Bank.
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The Affordable Care Act: What it Means for Your Business
Learn what every employer needs to know about the Affordable Care Act at this informative session. Featuring subject expert Dennis Foldenauer of the Small Business Administration. Thursday, August 15th, 9:00am-11:00m ICNC 320 N. Damen Ave. Free to Attend |
Register Now for ICNC's inaugural tenant trade show and block party. Outdoor tents and indoor booths available to exhibit your products! |
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Call Zoey at (312) 421-3941 to learn more!
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Trade Mission Schedule Released
and Upcoming Delegation to China
The state of Illinois Office of Trade & Investment has released their upcoming international trade mission program for small business exporters for 2013-2014. Missions include the successful annual Canadian Restaurant & Foodservice Association show in Toronto as well as new opportunities such as the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. If your business is looking for new international marketing opportunities and would like to take advantage of the state's subsidized trade missions, contact Laura Flamm, International Trade Center Director, at [email protected] or (312) 433-7656.
In addition, Columba Industries, a specialist consulting firm for trade with China, is organizing a delegation of US companies to China from September 15-25, 2013 to learn about the market and make business contacts. See additional details HERE. If you're interested in participating in this delegation, contact Laura or Columba Industries directly at [email protected].
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Membership Meeting on BRT - Thanks to All Who Attended
ICNC held a membership summit on the proposed Ashland
Avenue Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project last week. Attended by forty companies, the meeting gave a cross-section of the interests among ICNC Members affected by the proposal, and provided valuable input as to our efforts moving forward. Of particular concern are the lack of left turns and reduced traffic capacity in the current design proposal, which ICNC has been actively lobbying CTA to change.
ICNC continues its work relaying Member concerns into a workable transit solution, and we want to hear from you. To discuss the Bus Rapid Transit proposal and its potential impact, email Outreach Coordinator Ben Spies at [email protected]
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Attention all Geeks, Nerds and Dweebs!
A visionary leader has emerged from your ranks and he aims to transform geek nightlife in Chicago. Learn more about David Zoltan's plan to launch Geek Bar Chicago. A destination where geeks from all over the Chicagoland can gather to watch sci-fi, talk tech, or just hang out, drink beer and play those annoying games you guys like. Plus enjoy GREAT FOOD TOO, thanks to resident Geek Chef, Tom Kern.
To learn more about how you can help launch this uncool new venture, visit Geek Bars Chicago's Kickstarter page here.
Live long and prosper....
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My Bread Supplies Roti Mediterranean Grill
ICNC is happy to announce that  Fulton-Carroll Center tenant My Bread Bakery has recently become the supplier of gluten-free bread products to Roti Mediterranean Grill. With 12 Chicagoland locations and growing, Roti is proud to demonstrate its commitment to local business partnerships. My Bread Bakery is Chicago's only GFCO-certified, 100% gluten-free bread bakery, and is quickly growing at its location within ICNC's Fulton-Carroll Center business incubator.
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Free Workforce Trainings at ICNC
One-day sessions in Essential Skills for Managers and Improving Internal Workplace Communication are available at no cost to Kinzie Industrial Corridor companies through Chicago's TIFWorks program. seats are limited, so act now to take advantage of this unique training opportunity! 
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Sign-up for No-Cost Computer Classes 
All classes are held at ICNC: 320 N. Damen Ave.
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MS Excel 1 & 2
Design a Website/Blog
MS Word
Digital Marketing
MS Access
MS Powerpoint
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Tuesday-August 6: 11am-4pm
Thursday-August 8: 12pm-4pm
Thursday-August 15: 12pm-4pm
Tuesday-August 20: 12pm-4pm
Thursday-August 22: 1pm-4pm
Thursday-August 27: 12pm-4pm
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Andersonville City Made Fest
The Andersonville neighborhood's City Made Fest seeks vendors for its September 21-22, 2013 event, which will celebrate brewers, goods, music, and food exclusively from within Chicago city limits. City Made Fest will take place at 5000-5100 N. Clark Street and will feature a revolving line-up of local brews on tap, one stage of live music, and dozens of vendors. All goods sold at City Made Fest must be made in the City of Chicago. Vendor selection for City Made Fest will be prioritized towards locally owned, independent businesses located and headquartered within the City of Chicago, with the majority of the business' owners living within the City of Chicago. Vendor applications are available at: www.andersonvilledevcorp.org.
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Grants, Incentives, and Subsidies Available Now
State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP): Reimburses 50-75% of travel and exhibition costs at foreign trade shows. On-the-Job Training (OJT): Reimburses up to 50% of a new hire's wages for their first 6 months. Employer Training Investment Program (ETIP): Reimburses up to 50% of qualified employee training sessions in new equipment, industry-related software, ISO and LEED, and more. TIFWorks: Free workforce training programs to companies located in designated TIF Districts. Empowerment Zone Benefits: Federal tax credits of up to $3,000 per employee for employing people from the neighborhood (business must also be located in the Empowerment Zone). Work Opportunity Tax Credits: Federal tax credits between $1,200 and $9,600 per employee for hiring from targeted groups like veterans, ex-felons, and SNAP recipients. For information on how to take advantage of these opportunities, call us at (312) 421-3941. |
Fulton-Carroll Center Space Available Now
Enjoy competitive rent, a thriving entrepreneurial environment, and immediate access to ICNC's development services as a tenant of the Fulton-Carroll Center business incubator.
Click on the images to enlarge.- Suite F-262: 2257 s.f., central heat and A/C, lots of light, office area. $1525/month.
- Suite F-280: 5642 s.f. with lots of office space, in-unit bathroom, kitchen, and conference room. Finished space ideal for office uses. $4467/month.
- Suite F-304: 4710 s.f. (mostly clear span), 30+ ft ceilings, $2551/month.
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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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