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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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Edgewater Welcomes 3 New Businesses!
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Know No Limits!
Know No Limits is a neighborhood gym that recently opened in
Edgewater on March 3rd, 2009. Karla Shelton, owner, a personal
trainer for four years and before opening her first location in 1991 on Lincoln
Ave, later moving to a location in Andersonville and finally this new location in
Edgewater. Karla received her Business and Physical Education Degree from Central Michigan University
and is certified with various physical training institutions. She started her
personal training career because she was, and still is, a tri-athlete, she has
done over 60 triathlons in 20 years. Karla chose Edgewater because of the
friendly community organizations such as EDC, the Chamber and ECC. In addition
the suitability of the new space, and proximity to her other locations made
this a no brainer. She keeps up with customer service by keeping the customers
happy, and creating a warm and inviting space. She also has a friendly staff
that makes Know No Limits very inviting. Karla's biggest piece of advice is,
"Get good people to work for you and they will work with you".
Know No Limits is located on 6125 N Clark St and can be contacted at
773-262-9229. They are open Mon-Thurs: 5:30AM-10PM, Fri: 5:30AM-9PM, and
Sat-Sun: 7AM-7PM. They will be having an open house this Saturday and Sunday
from 10A-3PM, they will be giving away prizes, refreshments, free passes and
all kinds of fun stuff, don't miss out!
"We are happy to be here, we love the space and the area;
this may be my most successful endeavor yet!" - Karla Shelton
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Attention Gamers,
Chicagoland Games is Here!
Chicagoland Games opened Halloween Night in 2008. This is
the first business developed by JP Nery, Alex Dunning, and Jeremy Murphy, three
friends whom are dedicated gamers and previously worked together in a gaming store.
After two months of discussion and planning, and on the eve of the Presidential
Election, these three comrades decided, once and for all, to go through with
opening their own store. Their personal familiarity and awareness of the gamer
population and process of running a game store guided them in their pursuit.
They decided to open in Edgewater because of the young and vibrant customer
base, and we are thankful for it. The best business tips the proud owners have
is to be prepared, because everyday is a new challenge. Just go for it, if you
spend too much time waiting for the "perfect situation" you will never get
anything done. Chase your dreams! Chicagoland Games is located on 1207 W Bryn Mawr,
Business Hours (Days & Times) Mon-Sun 10-10.
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What are the Laws of
Hair?
Laws of Hair is a hair salon named after its owner Ron Laws.
Laws of Hair recently opened on March 10, 2009. After cosmetology school it has
always been Ron's dream to own his own salon. While working as a chemist for
Campbell Soup he also got his cosmetology degree from Toledo
Academy in Ohio. He managed and worked in various
salons in Ohio and Chicago, he set his mind on getting his own
business. After three years and various meetings with community groups he
finally got his business license at the end of December. Ron believes Edgewater
is up-and-coming, drawing its strength from its own diversity; this is what
attracted him to Edgewater. With much diligence, perseverance and calm
headedness he finally opened his salon! Ron wants you to know, "Never give
up on your dreams, and do what it takes to get it done. It's a challenge, but
what is life with out a few challenges?"
Laws of Hair is located on 5354 N Broadway and can be
reached at 773-769-8836 or Ron@lawsofhair.com. They are open Tuesday - Friday:
11AM-8PM and Saturday: 10AM-6PM. Their full line of hair care products are also
20% off every Wednesday until the first of June! Ron wants to give you a great
cut at a reasonable price!
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Business
News You Can Use
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 JVS Free Business Workshops!
Their Workshops Will Give You A Better
Idea Of What
A Business Owner Should Know Before You
Invest More Money, Time and Effort.
April 6, 2009
Marketing Principles 101
A basic marketing guide for small business
owners. Ideally suited for the small
business novice who wants to
understand how following sound marketing principles can enhance and
grow your business.
9:30a.m. - 11:30a.m.
Individual Counseling (sign-up is
required)
11:45a.m. - 2:00p.m.
Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St.,Skokie
April 6, 2009
A Step-By-Step Business Plan
Planning is your roadmap to success in the
business world. If you are buying a business, raising debt or
equity capital, financing or refinancing a business, you need to attend
this workshop.
3:00 - 5:00p.m.
Morton
Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton
Grove
*To Register Call: 847.929.5101 or contact the
Reference Services Desk
Writing A Business Plan That Makes Sense In A
Tough Economy
Learn how to write a winning business plan that
can make your business highly viable even in a tough economy.
6:00 - 8:00p.m.
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, 30 S.
Wells #6110, Chicago
April 27, 2009
15 Powerful Profit Boosters
Learn how easily a small
business can boost profits at almost no additional expense.
2:00 - 4:00p.m.
Ain't She Sweet Cafe, 4532 S.
Cottage Grove, Chicago
April 29, 2009
Starting A Business In Illinois
Information and resources that are
applicable to all small business start-ups.
9:30 - 11:30a.m.
JVS/Chicago, 216 W. Jackson Blvd. #700, Chicago
If you are interested and wish to reserve a space please contact JVS at 312.673.3429 or pamlipton@jvschicago.org.
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2009 North Lake
Shore Earth Day
Celebration
EDC is proud to serve on the Planning Committee for the 2009 North
Lake Shore Earth Day and to be helping bring a greener future to Edgewater's commercial
districts. Then include the rest of the article below.
Saturday, April 25th, 9 A.M.to 4:30
P.M.
Location: Loyola University,
Quinlan Life Sciences
Building (1050 W.Sheridan)
You don't want to miss the 2nd
annual North Lake Shore Earth Day Celebration, Chicago's
largest multi-community Earth Day event where the communities of Andersonville,
Edgewater, Lincoln Square,
Ravenswood, Rogers Park, and Uptown all join forces and unite with Loyola University.
"Act Locally" is the theme and goal of this year's free event, which features
green activities for the whole family, including over 15 hands-on workshops,
fun and educational children's programs, a Green Fair featuring more than 40
businesses and associations, and delicious, healthy food. Keynote
speakers include Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky and Illinois State Senator
Heather Steans.
Additional Information:
Blocks from the Loyola Red Line el stop, bike friendly and free parking
For more information, call 773-508-7450 or visit luc.edu/earthday.
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 Eco-Andersonville
New
Website Live
The eco-Andersonville website is your new link
to
all things sustainable in Andersonville!
The
website highlights: ~Certified Sustainable Businesses in the Andersonville commercial area ~ the Sustainable
Business Certification Program ~ Business District Recycling~ Green
& Sustainable Events ~ Composting Research ~ and MORE~
Visit eco-Andersonville.org.
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 Earth Hour
Turn Off Your
Lights
Join Edgewater, Chicago, and
the world on March 28, 2009 at 8:30pm in turning off your lights as a
vote to take control of the future of our planet. Beginning in Sydney in 2007,
Earth Hour has spread across the world and this year, 1 billion
people will hopefully flip the switch to make a difference. For more
information, click here.
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ACTION: Support the "Green Infrastructure
for Cl ean Water Act"!
Green infrastructure has arrived on the national agenda,
with funding to back it up. The federal stimulus act explicitly places a
clear priority, and 20 percent of water infrastructure funding, onto green
roofs, rain gardens, pocket wetlands, native vegetation, sustainable streets
and parking lots, and other landscape-based water-conserving measures.
CNT
recently advised President Obama's Transition Team on the value of green
infrastructure in federal water, housing, energy... Read More
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Edgewater Environmental Plan
EDC was proud to participate in the launch
of the Edgewater Environmental Plan. This Plan is in the process of being
developed by the community to map a green future for Edgewater. In order
to achieve the goals of reducing global warming and creating a more sustainable
future for our planet and our home, we all need to do our part. As a
result, a coalition of Edgewater residents and organizations have banded
together to craft a plan for Edgewater to "Go Green" and help build
this sustainable future. How do you describe "sustainable"?
A good shorthand definition is "for our current activities to meet our
current needs without taking away from future generations."
If you want to become involved in helping
to craft a strategy for Edgewater to become more green, please contact us via
e-mail info@edgewaterdev.org or
telephone 773-506-4016. EDC is chairing the Planning & Development
section of the Edgewater Environmental plan, and we encourage and welcome your
involvement.
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Illinois Solar Energy Association
Offers Solar and Wind Energy Education
Statewide
The
Illinois Solar Energy Association is pleased to announce its fourth year of Solar 101 and Wind 101 seminars. These
seminars will provide information on how solar and wind energy can be
used. Seminars are held on various dates
throughout the year. Courses will provide comprehensive and general information on how solar energy can be used.
Next Seminar:
March 28th. 9:30-12:30 will be a Solar 101. 1:30-4:30 will be a wind 101.
Evanston Ecology Center---2024 Mccormick Blvd
Evanston, IL 60201.
A
Partial List of Upcoming Workshops: Solar and Wind 101
April
18th Normal:
Illinois State University,
100 N. University St.
May
2nd Springfield,
Lincoln Land
Community College 5250 Shepherd
Road
May 23rd East Peoria:
Illinois Central College,
1 College Drive
June 13th Elgin: Holiday Inn, 495 Airport Rd.
Introducing--Solar
201 and 202-Thermal and PV Courses:
May
16th Chicago: Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT), 445 N.
Sacramento
For
further information, please contact the Illinois Solar Energy Association at
312.376.8245, or email us at sarah.pagliuzza@illinoissolar.org or go to our website at The ISEA also offers advanced courses in
solar heating, solar electricity, solar architecture and solar
entrepreneurship
The
Illinois Solar Energy Association is a 501(c)(3) organization that educates the
public about solar and small wind energy. The cost for ISEA Members is $59 each
or 2 for $99, which includes handouts and refreshments. Non-members can also become ISEA members at
an annual rate of $30 for individuals, $20 for seniors/students, $40 for
families and $100 and up for businesses.
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 Fluxliminal
Winter is over! Please join us for the
closing reception of our show investigating transitional states using
photography and sculpture, on the spring equinox, this Friday, March 20th, 5:30-7:30PM at Loyola
University's Crown Center Gallery.
Vesna
Jovanovic and Renee Prisble Una present new work
investigating the
changing world between states of being.
Vesna Jovanovic
and Renee Prisble Una
both create artwork using process as the foundation of investigation in
their constantly evolving body of work, with Jovanovic focusing on
large scale photographs and Una on installation sculpture. The
commonalities
among their works are apparent in this
joint exhibit, despite the different media chosen by the artists. (more info)
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Historical Society Announcements
On Friday, April 24, 2009, 6 - 8
PM, the Edgewater Historical Society is host to Thom Greene, AIA, of
Greene & Proppe Design, Inc. At this opening Reception, Thom will present
his collection of designs, sketches, and renderings created over the past
20 years, of unbuilt designs and concepts for various sites within the
Edgewater and Chicago area that have not been realized. The second
half of the exhibit covers 31 years of intriguing creations ranging from
high-rise works of imagination to highly stylized architectural oddities.
Thom has been recognized in the past for his extensive work beautifying
the Edgewater and Andersonville communities, as well as throughout Chicago. The exhibit will
last until June 6, 2009. For more information, call 773.506.4849 or
visit our website edgewaterhistory.org.
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