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CSBS program strengthens North Branch businesses

In October, North Branch Works received a grant from the Chicago Department of Business Affairs ...

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Top ten stories from the North Branch in 2021

As we hit the ground running in 2022, it’s an excellent time to pause and ...

January 19, 2022

Plan Commission approves rezoning of 1690 N. Elston Ave.

Last Thursday, the Chicago Plan Commission approved the rezoning of 1690 N. Elston Avenue from ...

December 23, 2021

Visceral Dance building a vibrant arts community

Located in a beautiful modern facility at 3121 N. Rockwell Street, Visceral Dance Center offers ...

December 15, 2021

Spend the holidays at Metropolitan Brewing

A woman-owned, family-and-dog friendly business, Metropolitan Brewing has delighted customers with German-style lagers since opening ...

December 13, 2021

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For 40 years, our local expertise and deep city and neighborhood relationships have helped promote economic development linked to workforce development and job creation.

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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.