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Undefined x One Way Boxing Club, located at 1001 N. North Branch, is a lifestyle ...

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Paddle for the North Branch September 19th

Our summer kayak tour sets sail on Saturday, September 19th (10 a.m. to noon)! Please ...

August 24, 2026

Avondale Spotlight Awards August 27th

Join us August 27th for the inaugural Avondale Spotlight Awards! Please sign up at no ...

August 17, 2026

Bike to Feel Good supports local businesses

On August 8th, twenty riders gathered for the Bike to Feel Good ride at Dolce ...

August 17, 2026

Cruise the North Branch on September 10

Join us for our Fall River Cruise on Thursday, September 10th from 6-8 p.m. To ...

August 4, 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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