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Virtual Small Business Forum August 8th! (REMINDER)
Aug 4, 2023

Join us, August 8th at 10am, for the annual Virtual Small Business Forum presented by the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC), in partnership with the 006th District Business Subcommittee. It is open to all businesses, entrepreneurs, and community residents looking to open, maintain, scale, or expand their business. 

Auburn Gresham Metra station will complement 79th Street corridor revitalization
City of Chicago, Department of Planning and Development, Commissioner Maurice Cox, Jun 30, 2022

Auburn Gresham Metra station will complement 79th Street corridor revitalization

79th Street SBIF Open Oct. 1 - Oct. 31!
Oct 1, 2021

79th Street SBIF district is open for new applications this month. Please see below to find out which other SBIF districts are open for new applications this month and which districts are opening next month. 

Mayor's Office Announced CARE ACT Funding For Two Projects
Reprint, Photos CHICAGO CITIZEN NEWSPAPERS, Weekly Newsletter 6-24- 2020 1, Jun 30, 2020

Mayor's Office Announced CARE ACT Funding For Two Projects in the running for the Chicago Prize.

Invest SouthWest Proposed Community Plans
City of Chicago Department of Planning, Feb 4, 2020

DPD and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) hosted events  across the South and West sides to launch INVEST South/West. The family-friendly events where well attended and included a  broad overview of the initiative, performances by local artists, and an open house with planning exercises for each community area, youth activities and food from local chefs.

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