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GAGDC Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) training gives tips for completing the application: Feb 21, 2019; The deadline to submit the City of Chicago Neighborhood Opportunity Fund, for this current round is March 5th! Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation's Special Service Area team held training to give some key tips, to current and new business owners, working to complete applications.
The Small Business Center on the Road Expos are back for 2019!: Feb 1, 2019; The FREE expos bring business resources to the community for new and existing entrepreneurs

looking to start or grow their business in the City of Chicago.
CPS Safety & Security/Procurement Info Session for Arts Partners: Jan 31, 2019; CPS has recently implemented new policies and procedures to ensure the safety of students. To address any questions or concerns, CPS and Ingenuity will be co-hosting an event with Jadine Chou, Chicago Public Schools’ Chief of Safety and Security, on Monday, February 4 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM.
Support arts education!: Jan 31, 2019; Join others in urging the Illinois State Board of Education to adopt the Illinois Arts Indicator Work Group’s recommendation.
"I Have A Dream" Brought to You Over Time and Space Via The Internet: Posted by Lisa Gonzalez, ILSR's Community Broadband Networks Initiative, Jan 21, 2019; On January 21, 2019, the U.S. pauses to remember one of the greatest people in our modern history, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The 3rd Application Round of the NOF Program Deadline is March 5th!: City of Chicago, Jan 11, 2019; We are pleased to inform you that Mayor Emanuel has opened the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund program for a third round of applications today for projects seeking grants up to $250,000.
Community Meeting: Space to Grow and Westcott Elementary New School Yard, All Are Welcome!: Jan 10, 2019; On next Wednesday, January 16th, Space to Grow and Westcott will have their first community meeting for the new schoolyard. You all are welcome to join. The meeting will be from 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM in the cafeteria. See attached flyer for details.
Update New Chicago Ordinance Aimed at Encouraging, Regulating Pop-Ups: Reprinted article Eddie Arruza, Jan 10, 2019; Starting a small business can be a daunting undertaking. Developing a strong business plan, securing funding and offering a product or service that people will want are hurdles that often stop a budding entrepreneur in their tracks. Pop-up businesses can be one way to get started.
John ‘Jack’ Lyle, one of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen, dies at 98: Reprinted from the Chicago Suntimes | By Maureen O'Donnell, Jan 7, 2019; What a treasure to have met and spent the afternoon talking with Mr. Jack Lyle. No holes barred, he shared stories that will stay with me forever. Will need to share some of the fantastic footage from that day with with wife. He was so loved by many. He led me beside still waters. Peace. --- Auburn Gresham Portal Editor
2019 Building: Community Assets, Health and Prosperity: Jan 1, 2019; Happy New Year to our clients, partners, residents and sponsors. Looking forward to a new year to continue to collectively impact building relationships and community assets.
79th Street Corridor and 79th Vincennes SBIF Districts are open for new applications: Jan 1, 2019; Applications for the 79th Street Corridor and 79th Vincennes SBIF Districts are open this month, January 2019. You can also find this information, the application form and other SBIF program details on the SBIF website.Please see below to find which other SBIF Districts are open for new applications this month and those that are on deck for an open application period next month.
Westcott One of 5 CPS Schools Selected for Green ‘Schoolyard Transformations’ in 2019: Reprinted WTTW | Alex Ruppenthal, Dec 28, 2018; Five schools were selected earlier this month for participation in Space to Grow, an initiative that transforms Chicago schoolyards with the goal of providing kids in low-income neighborhoods with safe spaces to play and recreate.
Chicago Shops Campaign Wants You to Spend Big, Shop Small by Supporting Neighborhood Businesses: #ChiBizShops: Lilia Chacon, City of Chicago Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, Dec 3, 2018; Shop Smart, Know Return Policies, and Beware of Scammers this Holiday!
You have nothing to lose and can gain a Lot for only $1: Dec 3, 2018; The City of Chicago $1 Large Lot program is still open until July 21, 2018!
Ji explores Auburn Gresham | Part 2: ByJi Suk Yi @oh_em_ji_CST, Nov 29, 2018; Ji, from The Grid, Explores The Auburn Gresham neighborhood on Chicago’s southwest side.
The Grid: Exploring the Auburn Gresham neighborhood: ByJi Suk Yi @oh_em_ji_CST | email, Nov 29, 2018; Welcome to “The Grid,” our in-depth look at Chicago’s neighborhoods. Today’s stop is Auburn Gresham!
Give Thanks!: Nov 22, 2018; From all of us at Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation, remember to help those in need and Give Thanks!
The Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation Honored by Cook County Board For Community Service: Nov 13, 2018; GAGDC honored by Toni Preckwinkle and the County Board, on November 13, 2018, for their comminitment, support and outstanding services to the Greater Auburn Gresham Communties.
Self-Care On The Table for Educators: Fenesha Hubbard, Personal Growth & Professional Learning Consultant,, Nov 12, 2018; What happens when a group of women gather to talk about taking care of themselves?
Thank You To Our Benefit Dinner Sponsors: Oct 11, 2018; The Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation is appreciative of all of the sponsors for our 2018 Benefit Dinner & Award Ceremony!
Home Fire Prevention Month: American Red Cross, Oct 9, 2018; Just the thought of your home on fire can be incredibly scary — but don’t let that stop you from preparing.
City of Chicago SBIF Districts in Auburn Gresham OPEN for New Applications!: City of Chicago SBIF Gram reprinted 10.08.18, Oct 8, 2018; The following Auburn Gresham SBIF Districts, 79th Street Coorridor and 79thare open for new applications this month for an open application period during October.
Chicago Neighborhood Rebuild Training Pilot Program Unveils First Property: Sep 28, 2018; Chicago Neighborhood Rebuild Training Pilot Program Unveils First Property unveils Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation’s (GAGDC) newly rehabbed property located at 7227 S. Vincennes Street in Chicago’s Auburn-Gresham neighborhood.
United Way of Metro Chicago names new CEO Sean Garrett, a career-long employee of the organization, comes here from United Way of Central Carolinas.: Reprinted from Crain Chicago Business, September 14, 2018, Sep 15, 2018; A career-long United Way employee, he comes to Chicago from Charlotte, N.C., where he was executive director of United Way of Central Carolinas. Garrett, 36, replaces Wendy DuBoe, who became CEO in 2012.
A COMMUNITY COMING TOGETHER: THE ANNUAL 79TH STREET RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL IN AUBURN GRESHAM: Reprinted from United Way Metropolitan Chicago (uw-mc.org), Sep 4, 2018; A COMMUNITY COMING TOGETHER: THE ANNUAL 79TH STREET RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL IN AUBURN GRESHAM