WINTER / SPRING 2009

SBIF

The Small Business Improvement Fund opened officially January 16^th, following a second presentation by SomerCor 504’s John Paulun and Derek Walvoord that morning at the Mt. Greenwood Branch Library.

This program provides percentage rebates to owners and tenants for a wide array of improvements to commercial property.  It is reported to be the deciding factor for many stakeholders with deferred maintenance issues.

These investments help to retain the value of the property, while improving aesthetic appeal for customers. 

Typical work that applicants are planning includes tuckpointing, replacing windows and doors, repairing roofs and driveways, installing ornamental and privacy fences around parking areas and modernizing signage. 

Don’t delay.  By mid-March, about half of the $465,000 available was committed. Obtain an application today at http://www.somercor.com/sbif_form.htm.  Application packages are also available at the LRC office or call us at 773-881-0622.

Signature Corner

All legislative matters, including vacation of a portion of Sawyer Avenue and adjacent alleys, the sale of a city owned parking lot to developers, and approval of the Planned Development (project) are complete.  

Developers are finishing up the process of obtaining building permits.  We’re confident that a groundbreaking isn’t far off.  Watch our website for updates.  We’re told the actual construction phase is a mere five months start to finish.  It’s going to happen and it’s going to be great!  And, yes, before the snow flies Fall ‘09.

Fat Tommy Relocates

You can still find those famous Tommy Dogs & pork chop sandwiches in the neighborhood.  They’re just a few blocks east at 3031 W. 111^th St .  Watch for the Grand Opening and expanded seating.

Earth Day Clean Up at Mount Greenwood Park

The Mount Greenwood Park Advisory Council is joining with the Friends of the Park to host an "Earth Day Parks Cleanup" event at Mount Greenwood Park Playground. Saturday, April 18th from 9am-12:00pm.  Visit the Mount Greenwood Park website for more details www.mountgreenwoodpark.com

FDS Upgrades

The City of Chicago ’s Landscape Ordinance requires all new parking lots to install trees, shrubs, ornamental fencing along the sidewalk & privacy wood or masonry fencing abutting residential. Existing parking lots are exempt from the planting, but must comply with required fencing.  Watch for these improvements in April at the Family Dollar Store, 11041 S. Kedzie.

Chicago’s Department of Business & Licensing

This ‘one-stop-shop’ provides specialized business assistance on these topics and more:

• License application & renewal

• Business start-up & expansion

• Tax information

• Permits

• Use of the public way

• Zoning issues

• Inspections and regulations

Attend a DBA Business Education Workshop.  All workshops are FREE and are located at City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle, Department of Business Affairs and Licensing, Room 805.  Reserve a spot by calling 312-744-5344 or visit online at www.cityofchicago.org/businessaffairs

Newsletter Goes Green

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Available Properties  

	3255W. 111th Street 825 sf @ $12 psf Newer windows, doors, awning, central air, electric.  Save $$ on utilities!
	11104 S. Kedzie Ave. 906 sf @ $10 psf Busy Kedzie Avenue
	3207 W. 111th Street     1,200 s/f  @  $11 psf Highly visible, across from Walgreens

Ideas or Suggestions

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Call us at 773-881-0622 or email mglrc2000@wowway.com