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Connect in 2025 with the Uptown Chamber
The Chamber is focusing on the fundamentals in 2025. We're reserving one day a week to engage our members and facilitate relationship building. Uptown's 2025 Tuesday networking events are designed to bring together local businesses and nonprofits in a fusion of fun and professional growth. Our engagement series is built on the basic principals of relationship building and mutual support. On Tuesdays we'll tap into our diverse industry mix: Business Referral Networking, Happy Hour Networking, Nonprofit
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
Cariño Receives First Michelin Star
Uptown's Cariño earned its first Michelin star. The Michelin Guide highlighted the "boldness and creativity" of Cariño's tasting menu. Check out some coverage highlighting their big accomplishment! Block Club Chicago: Chicago Has A New Michelin-Starred RestaurantEater Chicago: Michelin Announces its 2024 Stars and Bib Gourmands for ChicagoNBC Chicago: 1 New Restaurant Makes Chicago Michelin Guide for 2024WBEZ Chicago: Chicago Restaurant Cariño Garners Its First Michelin StarChicago Sun-Times: Chicago
Winter Walk on Wilson Featured on FOX & CBS
Are you as excited about the TENTH annual Winter Walk on Wilson as we are? Some of the local businesses participating were featured on Fox 32 Chicago's Good Day Chicago and Jumpstart with Jackie on CBS Chicago with Jackie Kostek! Check out Terrace - Chicago, Poor Boy Rich Taste, Everybody's Coffee, Haitian American Museum of Chicago-HAMOC, Eternal Harmony Wellness, Eddie Oppong, and more at the Winter Walk on Wilson Friday, December 6th from 5-8:30pm! Check out the full
Block Club Chicago: Exhibit Explores Life of Graceland Cemetery's Famed Inez Clarke
Graceland's newest exhibit at their visitor center, which covers the background of Inez Clarke and her gravesite, was featured by Block Club Chicago. Read the full article at https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/10/08/a-haunted-child-or-normal-girl-exhibit-explores-life-of-graceland-cemeterys-famed-inez-clarke/
Crema Shop Featured as Coffee Shop Serving Great Pumpkin Spice Lattes
Crema Shop, located at 1401 W Wilson Ave, got a shout out for its fall menu including their pumpkin spice, s'mores, apple pie, and maple chai lattes. View the full article at https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/10/07/9-local-coffee-shops-serving-great-pumpkin-spice-lattes/.
