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Grow your legacy in the Northwest Side! The Neighborhood Retail Activation Program is live! We are seeking five established, community-focused businesses to join the Belmont-Central corridor. We are looking for experienced entrepreneurs ready to provide “Third Spaces”—destination businesses like coffee shops, experiential retail, and family-friendly hubs that bring neighbors together. We provide the professional infrastructure to help your brand succeed in this resilient market: Guaranteed Storefront: Move-in ready space for your business. 2 Years of Rent Support: Direct financial backing to minimize your expansion risk. Business Advising: Professional one-on-one development at no cost. Growth Marketing: Expert operational support to scale your brand. If you have a proven business model and are ready to anchor your next location in a loyal, growing community, we are ready to facilitate your move. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply today and become rooted in Belmont Cragin. 🔗 Apply at the link in our bio! neighborhood businesses, small businesses, chicago businesses, chicago retail

What neighboorhood Businesses do you want to see in #BelmontCragin? We took to the streets to ask community members for the input. What businesses do you want to see in neighborhood? Tell us below! 👇 — ¿Qué negocios de barrio les gustaría ver en #BelmontCragin? Salimos a las calles para pedir la opinión de los miembros de la comunidad. ¿Qué negocios les gustaría ver en vecindario? ¡Cuéntennos abajo! 👇

Volunteer with us at Dìa del Niño! Signup in our b!0! — Voluntario con nosotros en Dìa del Niño! Regístrate en el enlace de la biografía.

Looking to scale your small business? We’re partnering with professional lenders to host office hours for business advising! Check out our dates available from June-September 2026. See a timeslot that works for you? Email or call Cesar Escobar at [email protected] or 312-445-0873 for booking. - Únase a nosotros para Horario Abierto: Charlas con Prestamistas Junio-Septiembre 2026! Desliza para ver las fechas disponibles. Contacte Para Concertar Una Cita Ceasar Escobar [email protected] o 312-445-0873.

#FBF to last year’s Día Del Niño Event ✨😄! We hosted families and their young people for a variety of youth centered activities like face-painting, story time, science experiments, and so much more (+ of course, a piñata!) Best of all, the entire event was FREE including food 😋. We’re currently one month away from this year’s Día Del Niño Event! Save the date (June 6th!) at the 🔗 in my b!0! . . . . . #FlashbackFriday #ChicagoEvents #chicagofamilyfun

We painted planter pots this weekend with artists from Somos Arte! Outside of Carnicerias Jimenez on Belmont, you can see finished designs on new planter pots 🪴. We’re also sprouting marigold and tulip seeds, courtesy of @chicagofarmlab , which we’ll be planting in the pots once they bloom 🌷. Looking forward to more outdoor community events this spring! . . . . . #DevelopmentWithoutDisplacement #belmontcraginchicago#belmontcragin

Get ready for Landlord 101 Part Three: Understanding a Lease Agreement happening on May 28th! Come through and learn more about lease terms, the tenant screening process, and legal requirements for criteria. *Both Landlords and Tenants Welcome 🗓️May 28th, 2026 ⏰ 6pm-7:30pm (doors open at 5pm) 📍5233 W. Diversey Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60647 — Participar un taller de Northwest Side CDC: Propietario 101 Parte 3: Contrato de Arrendamiento. Obtenga más información sobre los requisitos legales en Chicago con respecto a los contratos de arrendamiento. *Ambos propietarios y inquilinos son bienvenidos. 🗓️La Fecha: de 28th Mayo de 2026 ⏰La Hora: 6pm-7:30pm (dllegada más temprana a las 5pm) 📍El Lugar: Northwest Side CDC; 5233 W. Diversey Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60647

Introducing Our Grand Vision! 🗺️🌳 Northwest Side CDC’s long-term, collaborative plan for developing the stretch of Grand Avenue between Fullerton and Cicero. Swipe through to learn about our latest Grand Vision projects, our community commitments and alignments with progressive policy. Wanting to get involved in Our Grand Vision 👀? We’re looking for community members to join our implementation committee and to attend upcoming town halls and community meetings. Fill out our form here in our b!0. 🔗🌳 . . . . #developmentwithoutdisplacement #belmontcraginchicago #belmontcragin

Northwest Side CDC is looking for new board members! Looking to make a positive impact in the #belmontcragin community? Join our working board and be part of continuing our mission of development without displacement 👇 As a board member, you’ll be an active decision maker that helps to make the impact of our programs possible through fundraising, ambassadorship, and more! We’re especially interested in people with: ✅fundraising and administrative experience ✅non-profit experience ✅legal backgrounds ✅accounting backgrounds We also have leadership roles available as the Board Secretary and Board Treasurer! To apply: 📝Send your resume to [email protected] Or Email for More Information . . . . . #DevelopmentWithoutDisplacement #belmontcraginchicago

Upgrade your business’s social media presence by joining our Small Business Social Media Ads Workshop with @belmontcraginunited 💻 What Meta ads are and how they work 💻 How to target specific customers using low-cost ads 💻 How to save money when running ads We’ll have a hands-on-walkthrough creating an ad placement and space for a Q&A at the end. 🗓️When: Wednesday, May 6th, 2026 ⏰Time: 6pm-7pm 📍Where: Northwest Side CDC 5233 W Diversey Ave 2nd Floor Chicago, Il 60623 Register at the QR Code or link in bio! *Workshop taught in Spanish — Taller de Anuncios en Redes Sociales para Pequeños Negocios Para propietarios de pequeñas empresas y emprendedores 🗓️Fecha: miércoles 6 de mayo de 2026 ⏰Hora: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 📍Modalidad: NWSCDC, Sala de Conferencias del 2.º piso (200W, 200E)

Volunteer with the Belmont Cragin Ambassadors to cleanup our neighborhood spaces! Cleanups happen every month starting May through September. Cleanup Dates 🌳🧹 -Saturday, May 16th, 10am-1pm -Saturday, June 20th, 10am-1pm -Saturday, July 18th, 10am-1pm -Saturday, Aug 15th, 10am-1pm -Saturday, Sep 19th, 10am-1pm ⏰Meet us at our office by 10am 📍5233 W Diversey Ave.; 60639 Signup at the 🔗 in our bio! . . . . . . #belmontcragin #belmontcraginchicago #volunteerchicago #earthdaychicago

In partnership with @northwestsidecdc , we continue to invest in the talent and ambition of our local entrepreneurs. 🤝 Last night, we celebrated the dedicated business owners who completed Juntos Avanzamos, our 4-week program designed to help small businesses build the financial foundation needed for long-term growth. 🎉 Congratulations to all! We look forward to seeing you continue to grow and achieve your dreams. 🎓 A special thank you to our Financial Literacy Instructor, Ramiro J. Atristain-Carrión, for another impactful series. 🙌 In addition to both teams for a successful collaboration. - En colaboración con Northwest Side CDC, continuamos invirtiendo en el talento y la ambición de nuestros emprendedores locales. 🤝 Anoche celebramos a los dedicados dueños de negocios que completaron Juntos Avanzamos, nuestro programa de 4 semanas diseñado para ayudar a las pequeñas empresas a construir la base financiera necesaria para un crecimiento a largo plazo. 🎉 ¡Felicidades a todos! Esperamos verlos seguir creciendo y alcanzando sus sueños. 🎓 Un agradecimiento especial a nuestro instructor de educación financiera, Ramiro J. Atristain-Carrión, por otra serie de gran impacto. 🙌 Así como también a ambos equipos por una colaboración exitosa. #emprendeconflv #latino #chicago #smallbusiness #entrepreneurs