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Maplewood wins Made in Illinois Grant

Maplewood Brewery & Distillery (2717 N Maplewood Avenue) in Logan Square is one of 29 ...

October 24, 2025

Howe Corporation wins manufacturing award

Last Friday, the City of Chicago recognized Howe Corporation with an award during an inspirational ...

October 23, 2025

Celebrate community at Fall Fest on Oct. 30th

Come be part of the fun at Fall Fest! To purchase tickets at the early ...

September 24, 2025

SBIF open on Goose Island

For the first time in years, the City of Chicago’s Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) ...

September 15, 2025

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Neighborhood Business Development Center

North Branch Works is proud to be selected as a “Neighborhood Business Development Center” (NBDC) by the City of Chicago’s Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP).

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North Branch Works is administering the application process for TIFWorks 50/50, an employee training reimbursement program issued by the City of Chicago.

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Chicago’s LIRI program offers funding to not-for-profit organizations that provide economic development services to companies located in and around designated industrial corridors.

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