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Know Your Rights Training for Local Businesses
This in-person Know Your Rights Training will focus on immigration issues that impact small business owners and their employees.
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Vote for Your Favorites in the “Best of Ravenswood Awards”
The annual Best of Ravenswood Awards celebrate the unique and vibrant businesses that make up our community. GRCC invites neighbors and visitors to vote for their favorites in 15 categories, including Favorite Emerging Business, Favorite Place to Treat Yourself, and…
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Ravenswood Construction Update – May 2025
This summer, the City will begin work on two significant construction projects along the Ravenswood Creative Corridor. Read on for details about road closures, parking restrictions, and water shutoffs.
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Made In Illinois Grant: New Support For Local Manufacturers
The new Made in Illinois Grant offers local manufacturers to access up to $50,000 in matching funds to support innovation and strategic growth.
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Vote for Your Favorites in the “Best of Ravenswood Awards”
GRCC presents the first annual Best of Ravenswood Awards, celebrating the unique and vibrant business community in our neighborhood. We invite neighbors and visitors to vote for their Ravenswood favorites in 13 categories, including Favorite New Business, Favorite Place to…
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Ravenswood x Andersonville Holiday Mixer
The Greater Ravenswood and Andersonville chambers are uniting our small business communities for an evening of celebration. This festive event will bring together seasonal tastes and flavors from both neighborhoods!
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Ravenswood Businesses Shine in the 2023 “Best of Chicago” Awards
The Chicago Reader has announced the winners of their 2023 Best of Chicago Awards. Check out this recap of the winners from around Ravenswood.
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Ravenswood SSA #31 Services Survey
GRCC and SSA #31 provide programs and services to help maintain and promote Ravenswood’s commercial corridors and small businesses. We’re looking for your feedback on that work! Complete the survey for a chance to win up to $75 in gift…
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Ravenswood x Andersonville Holiday Mixer
The Greater Ravenswood and Andersonville chambers are uniting our small business communities for an evening of celebration. This festive event will bring together seasonal tastes and flavors from both neighborhoods!
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Your Guide to Celebrating Halloween in Ravenswood
GRCC staff collected details on all the spooky celebrations and haunted happenings leading up to Halloween in Ravenswood.
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Angela James Plays the Ravenswood Farmers Market on 9/13
On September 13, Chicago singer-songwriter Angela James performs a free concert at the Ravenswood Farmers Market (6:30 pm, 4900 N Damen Ave).
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Ravenswood Businesses Host “Best of Chicago” Party on July 28
Ponnopozz, District and GRCC are combining forces to throw a Best Of Chicago Party on July 28. Join us on the 4800 block of Damen Ave in Ravenswood from 5:30-8:30pm for an evening of local pop-ups and fun for all.
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HG Studio
Meet Margot Wojdyla, the owner of HG Studio. Located at 2010 W Foster, HG Studio helps people looks their best in advance of their most memorable days. They also employ Jill, “a very lazy but cute assistant” who inspired the…
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Ravenswood Businesses Win Big in the 2022 “Best of Chicago Awards”
Ravenswood stole the show at The Chicago Reader’s 2022 Best of Chicago Awards. We’ve got a recap of the winners from around the neighborhood.
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Maximizing Your Chamber Membership
Learn how to your business up for success in 2023 and make the most of your partnership with the Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce.
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Networking Happy Hour with the Alderman
Join the GRCC for a Networking Night at Redline VR! We’re pleased to be joined at this event by 40th Ward Alderman Andre Vasquez and 47th Ward Alderman Matt Martin.
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Ravenswood x Andersonville Holiday Mixer
🚨 THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! Business leaders- you’re invited to unwind this Holiday Season with our friends and neighbors from Andersonville at our first Holiday Mixer! The Greater Ravenswood and Andersonville chambers are uniting our small business communities for…
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Minimum Wage Increase, Fair Workweek and Sexual Harassment Law Updates
On July 1, increases, enhancements and amendments went into effect for Chicago Minimum Wage, Fair Workweek, and Sexual Harassment laws. We’ve gathered all the info you need to keep your business compliant.
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GRCC’s State of Ravenswood Panel Discussion
Join GRCC for a discussion and Q&A session with Ravenswood’s elected officials. Our panel of alderman will field questions about issues affecting those living and working in our community.
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