Join the Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce at Platform 47 for the Best of Ravenswood Awards Ceremony and Member Mixer! Meet local business owners, non-profit leaders, and community members while enjoying excellent food and drink in one of Ravenswood’s favorite hangouts.

In addition to unveiling the 2024 Best of Ravenswood Awards recipients, this is a great opportunity to connect with GRCC’s staff and PR team, learn more about our work in the community, and talk through ideas for 2025.

Space for the event is limited. Tickets include admission, small bites from Platform 47, and a specialty welcome drink. Bring business cards for swapping (and don’t forget to drop one in our giveaway bin). We’ll reward one lucky winner with a pair of tickets to our Ravenswood x Andersonville Holiday Mixer in December!

Registration closes on Tuesday, November 19th at 12pm. 

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About Platform 47

Long-time Chicagoans & hospitality professionals bring a neighborhood together with food & community at Platform 47, a culinary gem where innovative flavors and artistic presentations take center stage. Their passionate chefs craft each dish with precision and creativity, drawing inspiration from global cuisines to create a menu that delights the senses. From mouthwatering appetizers to decadent desserts, every dish at Platform 47 is a culinary journey that promises to tantalize your taste buds.

Our space accommodates you whether you’re a family with children, on a date, watching the game at the bar, or hosting a private event. Come experience a symphony of flavors at Platform 47 and discover why they’re a favorite among Chicago’s food enthusiasts.

More information at platform47chicago.com

About the Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce (GRCC)

GRCC is a non-profit organization that provides resources for entrepreneurs in Ravenswood and its surrounding communities. Our partnerships with the City of Chicago include; operating a Neighborhood Business Development Center with support from the Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protections, participating in the Department of Planning & Development’s Local Industrial Retention Initiative; and managing SSA#31, which provides additional services to business and property owners along Ravenswood’s commercial corridors.

GRCC is guided by the belief that creativity, sustainable living, and diverse industry position Ravenswood as a destination neighborhood. We create programs and provide services that connect the dots between businesses, residents, non-profit organizations, local government, and area schools. Click here to learn more about who we are.

Special Thanks to our Sponsor

BDO Chicago: Providing insight and assessment to clients in Chicago and Northeastern Illinois.

Home to our national headquarters, as well as two other offices, Chicago is an international hub for finance, generating one of the highest gross domestic products (GDP) in the world, with a diverse economy that supports several Fortune 500 companies. Our downtown Chicago office provides the local presence, experience, accessibility and insight businesses expect from BDO. And cross-functional teams offer a comprehensive array of assurance, tax and business advisory services, utilizing the depth and breadth of resources offered by a leading global accounting and advisory firm.

At BDO, we believe that being a true business advisor means delivering the knowledge needed to assist in achieving your goals — and more. Our Chicago offices deliver strategies to help build resilience, uncover opportunities and adapt to a constantly changing marketplace in manufacturing and distribution, healthcare, private equity, technology, retail and consumer products, real estate, insurance, restaurants and other key industries throughout Chicagoland. Our national and global resources are here to help you chart additional strategies for success.

More information at bdo.com