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SUMMARY:Bike to Feel Good!
DESCRIPTION:Please join North Branch Works and Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce for Bike to Feel Good on August 8th from 9:30-11:30 a.m.! You can register here. \nThe cost of attendance is pay-what-you-can and all proceeds benefit the Chaddick Institute's Riley O'Neil Memorial Fund. \nThis 5-mile\, accessible ride will convene at local coffee shop Dolce Arte (3057 N Rockwell St.) and give participants the chance to enjoy coffee and pastries. \nCoffee at Dolce Arte \nWe will begin the programming at 9:30 am\, taking some time to discuss Dolce Arte before proceeding west on the Belmont to a cornerstone of Avondale\, Brothers Restaurant (3000 W Belmont Ave).  \nRiders will hear from the owner and chef\, Nestor Hurtado\, and be given the chance to sample some of Brothers' top-notch food and hospitality.  \nAfter spending some time with Nestor and crew\, we will backtrack on Belmont to Clark Park\, where folks can use the restroom before hearing a few words about the 312 RiverRun Trail and the River View Bridge from our one and only\, Steve Simmons! \nDemonstration at Chicago Glass Collective \nAfter riding along the scenic North Branch\, we will make our way to Berteau Avenue\, leading us directly to Chicago Glass Collective (1770 W Berteau Ave).  \nHere\, we will have the chance to checkout a live glass blowing demonstration from members of the collective and hear a few words about their presence in Ravenswood.  \nOur ride will wrap up by touring a short segment of the recently installed separated bike lanes on Clark Street before looping to the final stop and namesake of the ride: The Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce Feel Good Festival (Clark/Sunnyside)! \nSteve will lead a group back to Dolce Arte after arriving to Feel Good Fest for those who are interested in returning to the start. \nIf you'd like to spend more time exploring the festival before returning to Dolce Arte\, see the instructions and map here! \nDon't have a personal bicycle? Worry not! Divvy stations are located outside both the start and end points of this tour (Rockwell/Belmont and Clark/Montrose). \nWe encourage all riders to wear a helmet\, stay hydrated\, and apply plenty of sunscreen! \nWith any questions about the ride\, please contact Hayden Tillinger: hayden@northbranchworks.org.
URL:https://northbranchworks.org/event/bike-to-feel-good/
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SUMMARY:Paddle for the North Branch
DESCRIPTION:Our summer kayak tour sets sail on Saturday\, September 19th (10 a.m. to noon)! Please sign up via this link. \nAttendance is limited\, so get your tickets now! \nWe are partnering with Water Riders\, Urban Rivers\, and Friends of the Chicago River to facilitate this relaxing paddle up the North Branch. Our tour will depart from Eastbank Club (500 N Kingsbury) at 10 a.m. and head to Goose Island where we will stop at the Wild Mile. \nAfter hearing about the Wild Mile and discussing the dynamic businesses along the river\, we will return to East Bank Club\, finishing our 4.5 mile-long route around 12 p.m.
URL:https://northbranchworks.org/event/paddle-for-the-north-branch/
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SUMMARY:2026 North Branch Works Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join North Branch Works for our annual Fall Festival\, Thursday\, October 8th\, 2026.
URL:https://northbranchworks.org/event/fall-festival/
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SUMMARY:SBIF Lunch and Learn: Pulaski Industrial Corridor
DESCRIPTION:Is your business in the Pulaski Industrial Corridor TIF District? \nYou may be eligible for reimbursable grant funds from the City of Chicago through the Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF). \nCommercial businesses are eligible for a grant up to $150\,000 while industrial companies with 200 or less employees can receive a maximum of $250\,000 with 50% project reimbursement. \nSBIF is a grant program designed to support businesses with building improvements. North Branch Works is partnering with Wintrust Bank Chicago to share information about the program. \nOn Friday\, November 6th\, North Branch Works will be joined by Wintrust Bank for an information session about the SBIF program. \nThe information session will cover details about the application process and more about the SBIF program. The lunch and learn will take place from 12:00pm to 1:30pm at 4055 W Parker Ave. \nThe deadline to apply for SBIF in Pulaski is November 30th at 5 p.m.
URL:https://northbranchworks.org/event/sbif-lunch-and-learn-pulaski-industrial-corridor/
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SUMMARY:Job Fair: Wilbur Wright College and North Branch Works
DESCRIPTION:On November 10th\, North Branch Works is partnering with Wilbur Wright College to host a job fair at the Wright College location (1645 N California Ave\, 60647). \nThe fair welcomes job seekers and employers alike. If you would like to participate in the job fair\, please follow the registration links here: \nJob-Seeker Registration Form \nAs a jobseeker\, you can expect to meet employers hiring in the area and connect with businesses who can support your career path. \nEmployer Registration Form \nAs an employer\, meet potential workforce\, have conversations with leaders in the field\, and upscale your workforce. \nIf your business is hiring\, please consider registering for the job fair. If you would like more information\, or if you can't make it but would like to stay connected\, please email phoebe@northbranchworks.org. \nImage courtesy of Wilbur Wright College.
URL:https://northbranchworks.org/event/job-fair-wilbur-wright-college-and-north-branch-works/
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