市长洛丽·E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) recently announced sidewalk signs (e.g. 人字形, T-frame, 或其他临时自立型标志, placed on the public way) will be allowed in the City of Chicago by obtaining the proper City permit. Street-front businesses will now be able to use sidewalk signs to advertise their business safely and effectively from the sidewalk.

经营餐馆从来不是胆小的人的事, 而COVID-19大流行只会让维持生计变得更加困难. 劳动力短缺, 供应链问题, 生病的员工, 没有足够的财政援助, hesitant diners- the list goes on and on and we know if you’re running a restaurant right now this is by no means breaking news. 

The Small Business Administration is stepping into the world of online education.

The National Restaurant Association’s 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry is now available, IRA会员今天就可以免费下载一份(价值349美元).

Right now, Black entrepreneurs are facing unique barriers to business success. 在分数, they’re working to change that by removing those obstacles and providing Black small business owners with access to personalized support. That’s why they created SCORE for Black Entrepreneurs: to meet you where you are and get you where you want to go.

The City of Chicago recently updated its public health order for its proof of vaccination in public places requirements.

Small businesses are a vital part of what makes our neighborhoods exceptional! Alderman Martin's 47th Ward office welcomes the opportunity to highlight your business in the new Small Business Spotlight section of their weekly newsletter. To be considered, tell them more about your story, your business, and/or your staff.

NFIB’s monthly Small Business Economic Trends report shows that small business optimism increased slightly, although significant problems remain – most importantly high levels of inflation as well as the ongoing staffing shortage.  

周二, 1月18日, the city of Chicago’s ordinance that regulates the offering of single-use foodware at takeout or delivery from 餐厅 will go into effect. The ordinance requires 餐厅 to provide single-use foodware - such as napkins, 一次性餐具, or condiment packets - for delivery or takeout only upon request from the customer or at a self-service station.

Grants are a great way to receive growth capital for your small business. With a simple application, you can receive cash and other benefits for your qualifying company.

To help small business owners and entrepreneurs grow their businesses in the new year, 我们询问了商业专业人士和领导者的见解. 从投资高质量的SEO内容到利用电子商务, 2022年有很多方法可以发展你的业务.

As we head into 2022, many small business owners have a lot on their minds. 新的一年是不确定的一年还是复苏的一年? 消费者会继续消费吗?? 员工是否会寻找另一份工作? 同样，有抱负的企业家也有很多问题. 2022年是创业的好年份吗? They, too, are concerned about consumer behaviors and the mood of the country.

The National Restaurant Association is collecting information on the economic impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Please be assured that all information provided is anonymous and strictly confidential. 调查时间不应超过10分钟. 请在1月18日前提交完整的调查问卷.

随着冬天的到来, please remember to clear your sidewalks of snow and ice to ensure the safety of customers, 居民, 以及莱克维尤和罗斯科村的游客.

1月1日生效, 2022, 芝加哥所有雇佣保姆的雇主, 保健工作者, and home cleaners must provide their workers with a written contract in their preferred language. The contract must include the wage and the work schedule agreed upon by the employer and the domestic worker. 这项任务确保问责制, 透明度, and predictability for domestic workers so they can plan for themselves and their families.

DPD is now accepting applications for grant funding to support local commercial, 多用途, 轻工制造业的发展. 欢迎所有人申请. City staff will prioritize projects in areas of Chicago where there is a history of disinvestment or limited private investment.

这座城市将要求一些商业活动，包括酒吧, 餐厅, 健身房, and entertainment venues — to start checking patrons’ COVID-19 vaccination status starting Monday, 1月3日.

从1月1日开始, 2022, Illinois 餐厅 that offer a packaged "children's meal" will be required to offer at least one of the following beverages as the default beverage with the meal: water, 气泡水, 或者不含天然或人工甜味剂的调味水, 100%水果或蔬菜汁，不添加甜味剂, 脱脂或1%的牛奶, or a non-dairy milk alternative with no added or artificial sweeteners.

最近湖景镇和罗斯科村的犯罪率都在上升, 我们知道安全是我们的企业主和居民的头等大事. The safety and security of our businesses and 居民 remain our top priority, and the 湖景镇罗斯科村商会 will continue to work with the 19th District, 病房32, 44, 和47办公室, and other community partners to make sure our businesses and 居民 feel safe. Below are resources that the 19th District office would like us to share with our business community. 帮助遏制犯罪, business owners should ensure that surveillance systems are active and monitored. 另外, 企业主和员工应该提高警惕, 提前计划, 相信自己的直觉, 把贵重物品藏起来. If you or your staff witness suspicious or illegal activity, do not hesitate to call 911. 请注意, the 19th District office will be deploying additional resources to deter crime throughout Lakeview 和罗斯科村.