News/Updates
News/Updates
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Apr 30, 2024City of Chicago Announces Launch of Second Round of Applications for the Community Growers Program
Program continues to increase the availability of healthy food in communities facing food insecurity; Interested urban growers to apply beginning May 1st.
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Feb 08, 2024Mayor Johnson and Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Launch the Good Food Fund and the Food Business incubator Program
The Good Food Fund aims to support small food businesses and food entrepreneurs in communities with inequitable food access; the Food Business Incubator will provide kitchen space and technical assistance to early-stage food entrepreneurs.
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Jan 03, 2024Mayor Brandon Johnson and Department Of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Launch $2.7 Million Small Business Storefront Activation Program
The program allows small business owners to test their business ventures in vacant storefronts while enhancing local options for residents and visitors.
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Aug 31, 2023Mayor Brandon Johnson Issues Request for Proposals for Good Food Fund and Early-Stage Food Business Incubator Programs
Two programs aimed to support small food businesses and food entrepreneurs in communities with inequitable food access
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Mar 17, 2023City of Chicago Announces Community Growers Program
Program to increase availability of healthy food in communities facing food insecurity while developing essential business skills and strategies for urban growers; Applications are live for Community Growers grant and technical assistance program
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Jan 24, 2023City of Chicago Announces Nonprofit Capacity Building Program
Initiative to expand access to recovery plan opportunities for Chicago nonprofits
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Nov 17, 2022Small Business Storefront Activations Launch Across Chicago Creating Unique Shopping Experiences
Storefront activations energize commercial corridors ahead of the holiday shopping season aiming to support small businesses and reimagine vacant spaces
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Oct 05, 2022City of Chicago Awards $2 Million in Grants to Support the City’s Small Business Storefront Activation Program
Activations set to Renew Vibrancy and Promote Art and Pop-Up Businesses in Commercial Corridors