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Infrastructure updates: Chicago, Division & Cortland Bridge projects

On April 14th, we hosted an infrastructure webinar updated businesses and community members in our ...

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Brewery tour features Maplewood, Burning Bush & Lake Effect

If you frequented any of the breweries in the North Branch last Thursday, you would ...

April 16, 2026

Rose Pest Solutions, making a positive impact in Chicago

Rose Pest Solutions is a multi-generational family-owned pest control company founded in 1860 with its ...

April 14, 2026

Infrastructure Updates webinar April 14th

Please join us for a webinar on April 14th at 10 a.m. featuring the latest ...

March 26, 2026

SBIF information session on April 1st

The City of Chicago’s Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) is an incredible opportunity to strengthen ...

March 16, 2026

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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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TIFWorks Program

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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The LIRI Program

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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