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| News From Our Business Districts |
December '08 |
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Dear Neighbor,
The Edgewater Development Corporation strives to attract new businesses to Edgewater, shape developments in our business districts to best serve the entire community and give voice to a community vision for our business districts. Read on to hear about some of our recent work or visit our web site to read more about us.
Sincerely, Edgewater Development Corporation 773-506-4016 |
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 Join the Festivities
Loyola is getting into the holiday spirit with the third annual Community Holiday Party. Slated for Wednesday, December 10th 2008, the party will go from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and will be held in the first floor auditorium of the Mundelein Center for the Fine and Performing Arts, 1020 W Sheridan Rd.
Entertainment and refreshments will be provided and we encourage you to bring donations of packaged or canned goods to help support two local food pantries: Edgewater's Care for Real program and St. Ignacius of Rogers Park. Click here to see the official flier on the Loyola website.
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 Receive Up to $2,500 for Your Small Business!
Non-Residential customers may be eligible for a grant up to $2,500. ComEd's Customers' Affordable Reliable Energy program (C.A.R.E.) has made $150,000 available for their Small Business and Non-Profit Energy Assistance Program.
Small businesses and Not-For-Profit corporations whose peak electrical usage in 2007 was less than 400 kW and can demonstrate a special circumstance or hardship may be eligible for this grant. ComEd has cited a special circumstance or hardship as: property damage due to natural disaster, damage from criminal activity, or an unexpected loss in funding.
Grants will be distributed until funds are depleted on a first come first served basis. In these tough economic times, do not pass on this opportunity to help your business save money.
To learn more and to apply for the grant click this link or call 773-269-4037.
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New Cafe on the Way
New local business owner John Winslow is ready to offer quality,
affordable, home-style cooking to the residents of Edgewater.
As the former owner of a Key West
bed and breakfast, John is no stranger to taking care of his patrons.
John felt Edgewater was the perfect home for his new business venture, Banana Foster
Cafe. He cites Edgewater's up and coming Granville business district as a
primary reason for establishing his cafe at this location.
John seeks to provide locally sustained, natural, "comfort
foods" that are affordable and rich in flavor. Expected prices are
$8-12 for lunch and $15-20 for dinner.
The Banana Foster Cafe is scheduled to open in mid January at
1147 W. Granville and will offer breakfast,
lunch, and dinner with brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Tentative hours
of operation are 7 a.m.-10 p.m., 7 days a week. For more information call (773)
262-9855. Curious residents are
encouraged to stop in and check out the progress.
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Educating the Youth
"The most important gift a parent can give a child is an
education", this is the philosophy of local business owner Jan McCarter. In congruence with this belief, she opened up
an in-home tutoring service in November 2008.
With a B.S. in education, a M.S. in business, and her experience with
education in several foreign countries, this Edgewater resident of 30 years has
all the tools necessary to be successful.
Club Z is unique from other tutoring services because it
works with the child's current school curriculum. Tutors that are specifically matched with
students based on their strengths and weaknesses, maintain contact with
teachers to create the most beneficial environment possible.
When speaking with Jan it was obvious she has a passion for
helping today's youth continually expand their education. She mentions the ever changing and
competitive global environment as one of the many reasons for placing such an
importance on education.
For more information visit Club Z's website by clicking here
or call (773)275-2582.
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Off-Street Parking for rent
Winter is here and the winter parking regulations are in effect, making on-street parking a trickier proposition. In addition, the City has now sold the rights to operate the City's parking meters to a private concern, and, as a result, reports indicate the parking meter rates will increase. No fear, as you can rent off-street parking at 1127 W Granville - literally steps from the Granville Red Line Station. The parking lot is located to the rear of the building and the rent is very reasonable, only $100/month. If you are interested, please call Xavier at 773-856-5191. A limited number of spaces are available and will be rented on a first come, first served basis.
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