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Celebrate the End-of-Summer on our Boat Tour! To purchase tickets, please go here. The boat ...

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Bike tour supports small businesses

On July 27th, we hosted the 4th annual Bike the North Branch tour, offering a ...

August 2, 2024

SBIF opens in River West on Aug. 1st

The City of Chicago’s Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) is one of the best resources ...

July 31, 2024

Manufacturing Summit features available resources

On June 27th, manufacturing companies, advocates, and policymakers came together to promote manufacturing in the ...

July 10, 2024

Bike the North Branch & Albany Park on July 27th

NBW is thrilled to partner with North River Commission on a bike tour featuring dynamic ...

July 9, 2024

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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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