Business News
The Boost Awards from the 36Squared Business Incubator again call for all-abiliites entrepreneurs to apply for up to $1,000 in startup funding, with an application deadline of Friday, July 16, 2021.
- Boost Awards call for all-abilities entrepreneurs to apply for up to $1,000 in startup funding.
- Program from McKinley Park-based 36Squared Business Incubator continues support for business founders facing a disability.
- Applications are due on Friday, July 16, 2021.
Read more: Business Incubator Announces All-Abilities Entrepreneur Grants
The Riverside Square shopping mall is adding a Comcast Xfinity store, set to open late summer 2021, filling one of the final vacancies in the bustling retail strip that includes the adjoining River's Edge Plaza.
- Riverside Square shopping mall adds a new retail tenant in a formerly vacant space.
- Comcast Xfinity store to open in late summer for service demonstrations and customer support.
- Around 12 new jobs anticipated, with store seeking nearby residents for positions.
Read more: Riverside Mall Plugs Remaining Vacancy with Comcast Xfinity Store
Teen baker and aspiring entrepreneur Kristoffer Chavarria has taken the reigns at McKinley Park sweet shop Kristoffer's Cakes, a move inspired by his entrepreneurial family and business lessons at Horizon Science Academy - McKinley Park.
- Teenage baker takes leading role at McKinley Park sweet shop Kristoffer's Cakes.
- Family recipes, tradition of entrepreneurship inspire Kristoffer Chavarria to grow bakery business.
- Business program at Horizon Science Academy - McKinley Park provides education, resources and inspiration for young entrepreneur.
Read more: Entrepreneurial Spirit Continues Through Generations at Kristoffer's Cakes
City of Chicago building permits issued on Friday, March 19, confirm Amazon's tenancy at the last-mile shipping warehouse at 3523 S. Ashland Ave., titling all sign permit descriptions with "Amazon Stockyards."
- Amazon will be moving into the last-mile shipping warehouse at 3523 S. Ashland Ave., according to building permits issued on Friday, March 19.
- Eight sign permits include a 26-foot-wide sign for an Amazon smile logo, plus ground and directional signs.
- Building permit descriptions include "Amazon Stockyards" moniker.
Read more: Sign Permits Confirm Amazon Coming to 35th and Ashland
The City of Chicago's Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) program is again opening up six-figure property improvement grants to local commercial and industrial businesses, with applications open April 1 to May 3.
- Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) grants offer up to six figures in funding for qualifying projects.
- City of Chicago program supports property improvements for commercial and industrial business owners.
- Applications are open April 1 to May 3, with an informational seminar set for April 7.
Read more: Small Business Grants Opening Up for Archer/Western TIF in McKinley Park
