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Edgewater Development Corporation
April Newsletter
Month, Year - Vol 1, Issue 1
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| This is the place to be... Edgewater | |
| Just the Place to do Business If you want to buy a business, relocate a business, or start a business, Edgewater is just the place to be. Edgewater Development Corporation can provide support as well as the contacts and information to make your enterprise a success. Check out April's Featured Properties Below  5725 N Broadway Ave- Former WaMu Bank location in a two strip center with Family Dollar as the anchor tenant and 12 parking spaces. Zoned B1-3 for many retail uses. Possible user/owner situation. Property was gut rehabbed 5 years ago. Great retail or professional office situation. Contact Howard Abell (312) 933-9323 or James Hondur (312) 455-2613  6056 N Broadway Ave- Large, corner retail space is now available in attractive mixed use building in Edgewater at the southwest corner of Broadway and Glenlake. Space has 1580 square feet and is in excellent condition with a restored tin ceiling with 13 1/2 foot height. Great street exposure- perfect for many retail and office uses. Heat is included in rent. Can be combuned with 6054 N Broadway for a total of 2,900SF. Please call David at (773) 283-0632 for more information.  6201 N Broadway Ave-1,500SF-7,000SF. Located just south of Loyola University Lake Shore Campus (5,000 students) and the Granville EL stop (Red Line - 3,700 passengers per day). Great for small shops, food users, and anyone seeking great exposure with grocery convenience. Contact Peter Graham at 312-861-7815.
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Starting Up and Cutting Costs |
 Starting a new business can send your bills skyrocketing. Learn simple ways you can save your budget from slipping through the cracks! Small businesses require a lot of capital. It's a fact of life. But when its coming out of your pocket, you re-evaluate the thing your business really needs. There are a few areas you can cut back on and save a lot of money you didn't even know you could!
Cut costs on shipping. If your business is still growing, you might not have to start working with a shipping service just yet. Instead, consider just buying a book of stamps to get you through your postage needs. Also, consider sending documents and invoices electronically. It saves some trees and the cost of paper and postage. If you're sending a package, you might want to look at the U.S. Postal Service because they can often show you the most cost- effective way to ship your product. This isn't to say that you shouldn't have an account with FedEx or UPS, just do your homework- as you know, every dollar adds up!
Next, cut costs on printing. It might be a good idea to get an external hard drive or to store your important files on an online service. With them electronically accessible, you might not always need a hard copy- saving you money on paper, ink, and toner.
Then, cut costs on telecommunications. You can save by getting internet and phone service in a lump package. You should also look at online services like Skype and Vonage to save you money on long distance calls and they work great! With a webcam, you can hold a face to face meeting online on Skype and not have to leave the comfort of your office.
The importance of this next point of advice is multi-faceted. Call in the favors you've stored up around the years instead of buying products or services. "Maybe you know an IT person who can help with your computer issues and you can offer them marketing advice in exchange" (www.bcscredit.com, David Gass). Calling in these favors and exchanging services not only will help cut down your costs, they will be useful in networking. Networking, important in every business, is especially important to a new business because it develops a relationship with others and can be used to trade services or get recommendations
This resource provided by David Gass- Business Credit Services, Inc |
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Starting and Growing Your Business |
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There are many people looking to get ahead and starting their own business. Unfortunately, not all of them are successful. Here are some tips that the most successful business owners have in common.
These are some tips that may help you in the beginning phases of starting and owning your own business.
These resources are from David Gass- Business Credit Services, Inc. |
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Edgewater Development Corporation Presents
 Join us for an evening
of dining highlights, exclusive sales, and great entertainment. This event
promises to sell out soon, so don't wait till the last minute to buy your
ticket- make sure to do it today! |
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Financial Assistance to Improve Your Business |
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SBIF Grants of up to $150,000!
Save the Date Clark/Ridge TIF MAY 18 from 3-5 PM
Stay Tuned for Details!
Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) Program
SBIF helps make improvements to small business properties in
select Chicago
Description
Program participants can receive matching grants to cover up to half
the cost
Objective
To help local companies expand and create employment oportunties
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New windows, floors or roof Sign removal and replacement Tuckpointing New heating, ventilation and air conditioning Improvements to accommodate disabled patrons or workers Purchase of adjacent property for building expansion or parking
SBIF grants are provided to property owners after remodeling work
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(FAQs) on the SomerCor website at www.somercor.com (312)- 744-0678 |
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Property Owners!!!
Do you have
Property for Sale or Lease?
 Call us at 773-856-5191 or email us info@edgewaterdev.org and we will place your property information on our website for free!! |
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Edgewater Development Corporation
is proud to be a co-sponsor to Edgewater Artist in Motion
Check out new and upcoming window
displays at CTA retail spaces on Granville, Thorndale, Bryn Mawr and
Berwyn accessed by a collaboration between The Chicago Transit
Authority and Edgewater Development Corporation.  Edgewater
Development Corporation will continue its efforts to attract new
businesses into the community by sponsoring initiatives like Edgewater
Artist in Motion, Let's work together to beautify the area with
gorgeous art displays from local Edgewater Artists. If you are a
property owner interested in a window display contact:
Megha at (773) 856-5191
or
Rae Anne at (773) 878-9004
Edgewater
Artists in Motion is a joint initiative of the Edgewater Development
Corporation, Edgewater Community Council, Edgewater Chamber of
Commerce, and SSA#26. |
| Announcements |
BACP EVENTS: BACP SPANISH and INSPECTION WORKSHOPS- We are holding business workshops in Spanish the entire year. We also have a new flyer promoting the monthly Inspection Workshops- this is a must for any business. Visit us at www.cityofchicago.org/bacp for more information. BUSINESS WORKS SEMINAR- The next seminar is on Thursday, June 17th at Wright College- 4300 N. Narragansett. Attend business workshops, network, and get answers from over 30 government agencies. Please visit our website (listed above) for more information. CONSUMER WORKSHOPS- Take Action, Assert Yourself... BE A SMART CONSUMER. The second of four consumer awareness workshops, "Know Your Rights to Immigration and Prevent Identity Theft" will be Saturday, May 15 at the Lazano Library- 1805 S Loomis from 10:00am- 12:00pm noon. Learn about: the agencies that provide free serices on Immigration Rights, the latest fraud scams, protection for your money and your identity. For more information, visit our website. OTHER CITY AGENCY EVENTS:  Don't miss Chicago TechExpo 2010! Last year, TechExpo was a huge success with 100 exhibators providing technology solutions and nearly 1500 small businesses in attendence. Online registration will be open this summer. Make sure to stay tuned for more information regarding this event. CONSUMER CORNER: Tax season deadline is near- Consumers should be aware of fraudulent practices in tax filin companies. The City offers tax assistance, free tax preparation assistance, and assistance filing for the Earned Income Tax Credit through Tax Assistance Center. For more information call 311 City Services and ask about locations near you. Outside Chicago, local residents can call 312-409-1555 or 312-630-0273 LEGISLATIVE/ ORDINANCE UPDATES: SIGN AMNESTY- In an effort to assist businesses that may be lacking permits for signs that hang outside their business location and avoid future fines and violations, the City is offering a voluntary compliance period of six months starting on April 15, 2010 through October 15, 2010. This compliance program allows existing businesses with on-premise signs to apply for one or both of the permits they may need to have. What is the "Bundled Permit Application?"- Businesses with signs, lights, canopies and warnings can now apply for all in one application, reducing cost and the number of permits required. Please visit our website for specific details or to download an application. DID YOU KNOW? Census 2010- Chicago We're Counting on You! Don't forget to mail back your census form today- it's important, safe, and easy! For every Chicagoan not counted, the City will lose approximately $12,000 per person over 10 years. Cable 25- Cable 25 has marketing and advertising opportunites, 25 plays over 30 day period for $40 per play. For more information please visit: www.cable25.org Free Business Resources: Free business plans, legal advice, and loan services are available at BACP's Solution Station. Business Certificate Program: Did you know that you can learn all the essentials of starting a business and get a business certificate from City Colleges by attending BACP's workshops! Attend a workshop and register! |
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