This is GENE ARTHUR art exhibit opening reception
Come to Everybody's Coffee and check out THIS IS GENE ARTHUR, an exhibition of large and small pop art. Opening reception is Friday May 30th, 6-8:00 Everyone is invited. This is GENE ARTHUR will be exhibited in Everybody's Coffee from May 30th until August 28th. Everybody's Coffee is located in Uptown at 935 W Wilson Ave, Close to LSD and the Red Line. GENE ARTHUR has an energy you want to experience and she lets it come through in her art.
Foothold Finance Launches to Empower Small Businesses with Expert Bookkeeping Services
Chicago, IL – May 14, 2025 – Foothold Finance, a new bookkeeping firm founded by seasoned entrepreneur Beth Brennan, is proud to announce its official launch. Based in Uptown Chicago, Foothold Finance offers tailored financial services to small businesses both locally and across the United States through virtual consultations. Beth Brennan, a three-time small business owner and Intuit Certified Bookkeeper, brings a unique blend of corporate management experience and entrepreneurial insight to her
The Digital Relief: How Tech Eased the Tax Season Burden for Small Businesses
In the past, tax season for small business owners came with equal parts dread and confusion. Filing felt like a full-time job stacked on top of an already overloaded schedule. Accountants spoke in jargon, receipts hid in cluttered drawers, and every deduction felt like a riddle. But the landscape has shifted—technology has stepped in, not just to assist, but to transform how taxes are handled by entrepreneurs and small business operators across industries. Automation Turns Stress Into Simplicity The
Kuumba Lynx Arts & Healing Center Ribbon Cutting and Open House -- ARTS AND HEALING SUMMER CAMP ANNOUNCED
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 28, 2025 YOU ARE INVITED. On Saturday, May 17th, at 2pm sharp, Kuumba Lynx (KL) and its beloved community of family, friends, mentees, alum, board, and stakeholders welcome you to circle up in honor of their ribbon cutting ceremony for the soft opening of the new Kuumba Lynx arts & healing studio space located at 4755 N. Sheridan Road in Uptown. Kuumba Lynx, Chicago’s 1st, all women led Hip-Hop edutainment NFP est. in 1996, will open its doors for public programming after
The Street-Level Spell: How to Build Excellent Storefront Displays
There’s a strange kind of alchemy happening every time someone slows down in front of your shop. Maybe they weren’t planning to browse. Maybe they were mid-conversation or had earbuds in. But something—some combination of light, color, shape, and feeling—made them pause. For small business owners, that’s not luck. It’s strategy. Your storefront isn’t just your outerwear—it’s your first conversation, your handshake, your wink. In cities, suburbs, or sleepy towns, the right display can tip someone from
Timely Hooks, Tangible Gains: Stretching Your Seasonal Campaigns Without Stretching Your Wallet
The buzz around seasonal marketing often centers on major brands and their big-budget blitzes, but that doesn't mean small businesses are locked out of the game. When approached with intention, seasonal campaigns can offer lean, high-impact opportunities that sidestep costly ad spends. Timing and creativity, not money, become the core drivers of attention. Done right, they can inject urgency, relevance, and personality into a small business's outreach—without requiring a complete marketing
Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos 2024 Year-in-Review — 6,000 Groups Served, 3,600+ Five Star Reviews & 96% Customer Satisfaction!
Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos 2024 Year-in-Review — 6,000 Groups Served, 3,600+ Five Star Reviews & 96% Customer Satisfaction! In 2024, Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos proudly served 6,000 different groups all across the USA! And now that 2025 is kicking off, we are very excited to continue this success! From coast to coast, we've connected schools, businesses, wedding parties, sports teams, and more to the perfect group transportation. Whether the travelers call for a quick airport transfer or a
Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos Celebrates Another Successful Week Serving Hundreds of Events
Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos Celebrates Another Successful Week Serving Hundreds of Events This Past Weekend Including the Daytona 500, Gasparilla Music Festival and more! February 17, 2025 — Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos is proud to have provided group transportation to hundreds of events this past weekend across the United States. Just a few of the many weekend events Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos provided transportation for include: the Daytona 500, the Gasparilla Music Festival, and hundreds of
Proactive Approaches to Smooth Employee Transitions
Managing a team involves making difficult decisions, including determining when it’s appropriate to part ways with an employee or contractor. This process requires careful consideration and a structured approach to ensure a smooth transition for all parties involved. By implementing effective strategies, organizations can handle these transitions with professionalism and empathy, maintaining a positive work environment. From streamlining document management to fostering a culture of feedback and growth,
Uptown Restaurants Recognized at 2025 Banchet Awards
At the 2025 Banchet Awards, Uptown Restaurants Carino and Ragadan took home awards. Carino won Best New Restaurant and Ragadan won Best Counter Service. Congratulations to our Uptown winners!https://www.wbez.org/food-drink/2025/01/26/chicago-banchet-food-awards-top-chef-restaurant-pizza-best-bar#:~:text=Jelena%20Prodan%20accepts%20a%20Banchet,with%20S.K.Y.%2C%20Valhalla%20and%20Apolonia.&text=Servers%20Heather%20Christie%20and%20Dennis,Award%20for%20Best%20Neighborhood%20Restaurant.
2024 Year in Review
To celebrate this past year’s successes, Uptown United and the Uptown Chamber of Commerce have published this 2024 Year in Review to highlight the many activities, events, and stories that have continued to make Uptown a diverse, vibrant, thriving, and strong Chicago neighborhood.Click here to download a copy of the 2024 Year in Review!
Small Steps, Big Impact: Success Through Sustainable Practices
Running a small business today means more than just focusing on profits; it involves making conscious choices that benefit the environment and society. Adopting sustainable practices can seem daunting, but with thoughtful planning, it becomes an integral part of your business model. By embracing sustainability, you not only reduce your ecological footprint but also enhance your brand’s reputation and operational efficiency. Here are some practical strategies to help your small business thrive
