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SUMMARY:Cruise the North Branch on June 16th
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a boat tour of the North Branch on June 16th from 5-7 p.m. Our program will feature the latest updates on major development projects in our service area\, namely: \n\nHalsted Pointe\, a mixed-use development that will add five towers at 908 N. Halsted Street on the southern tip of Goose Island\nThe Salt District\, a mixed-use office\, retail\, and entertainment complex coming to 1357 N. Elston Avenue\nLincoln Yards\, a 55-acre\, mixed-use project that will run between North and Webster Avenues and across parts of Bucktown and Lincoln Park.\nThe reconstruction of Lathrop Homes\, a 34-acre housing development that runs north and south of Diversey Avenue on the east bank of the Chicago River.\n\nWe'd like to thank our generous sponsors: Wendella Boats\, Sterling Bay\, and Howe Corporation.
URL:https://northbranchworks.org/event/cruise-the-north-branch-on-june-16th/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Community Jobs Fair on June 23rd
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a community jobs fair on June 23rd from 1-4 p.m. at the Linda and Bill Gantz Boys and Girls Club (2915 N. Leavitt Street). Chicago residents exploring the jobs market and area companies with openings are invited. There's no cost to participate.
URL:https://northbranchworks.org/event/community-jobs-fair-on-june-23rd/
LOCATION:Linda and Bill Gantz Boys and Girls Club\, 2915 N Leavitt Street\, Chicago\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Manufacturing Export Webinar
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URL:https://northbranchworks.org/event/manufacturing-export-webinar/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Bike the North Branch
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URL:https://northbranchworks.org/event/bike-the-north-branch/
LOCATION:1308 Chicago\, 1308 N Elston Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60642
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Rockwell Street Blues & Jazz Street Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Calling all live music fans! The Rockwell Street Blues and Jazz Street Stroll features live music\, incredible vendors\, food trucks and more. \nThis free event will be held Saturday\, Sept. 3rd from 12-9 p.m. at Rockwell and Irving Park behind Burning Bush Brewery (4014 N. Rockwell Street). \nHosted by Delmark Records\, the music lineup includes Bob Stroger & The Headcutters (pictured)\, Jimmy Burns\, Demetria Taylor\, the Frank Catalano Quintet and more.
URL:https://northbranchworks.org/event/rockwell-street-blues-jazz-street-stroll/
LOCATION:Burning Bush Brewery\, 4014 N. Rockwell Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Odd in Avondale on Sept. 4th from 12-6 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Alley Chicago on Sept. 4th from 12-6 p.m. for Odd in Avondale. \nYou can see the Batman car\, check out unusual merchandise from a variety of vendors\, and take advantage of great deals on USA leather made jackets.
URL:https://northbranchworks.org/event/odd-in-avondale-on-sept-4th-from-12-6-p-m/
LOCATION:The Alley Chicago\, 2620 W Fletcher Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Industrial business walking tour
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever traveled by industrial businesses on Elston and wondered what happens on these sites? \nHere's your chance to find out. Join us for a walking tour of industrial businesses in the North Branch. \nThe tour starts at 2017 N. Mendell Street and wraps up with a tour and lunch at Local Foods. \nTo sign up\, please go here.
URL:https://northbranchworks.org/event/industrial-business-walking-tour/
LOCATION:2017 N. Mendell Street\, Chicago\, IL 60614\, 2017 N. Mendell Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
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SUMMARY:40th Anniversary Celebration & Fall Gala
DESCRIPTION:North Branch Works is celebrating forty years of fighting for businesses\, fostering high-quality job creation\, and advocating for our service area. \nOur long history wouldn't have been possible without the support of our members and partners. \nWe hope you'll join us to celebrate on Oct. 20th from 6-8 p.m. Our Fall Gala will be held at MxD (1415 N. Cherry Street) on Goose Island. \nTo purchase tickets\, please go here.
URL:https://northbranchworks.org/event/40th-anniversary-celebration-fall-gala/
LOCATION:MxD\, 1415 N. Cherry Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Kennedy/Kimball SBIF Information Session
DESCRIPTION:The City of Chicago’s Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) is an incredible opportunity to strengthen commercial and industrial businesses \nWe’re thrilled that SBIF is about to open in part of our service area\, the Kennedy Kimball Tax Increment Financing District (TIF). \nNorth Branch Works is teaming up with Wintrust Bank to hold an information session for interested businesses on Wednesday\, April 1st at 12:30 p.m. It’ll be held in the taproom at Revolution Brewing (3340 N Kedzie).  Lunch will be provided. \nSBIF provides reimbursable grants to property owners and tenant businesses for permanent building improvements. \nGrant funds can be used for things like new windows\, doors\, floors\, HVAC systems\, roofs\, electrical wiring\, interior remodeling\, and more. \nCommercial companies are eligible for a grant up to $150\,000 while industrial firms can receive a maximum of $250\,000 with 50% project reimbursement. \nEligible businesses in Kennedy Kimball include Henry Frerk Sons\, Neiman Brothers\, Automatic Anodizing\, Lakefront Roofing & Siding Supply\, H.M. Witt & Company\, and Pumping Station: One. \nThe SBIF program will open for applications on April 1st and the deadline to apply in Kennedy Kimball is April 30th. \nWith questions about SBIF and to RSVP for the information session on April 1st\, please contact Steve Simmons at 773-929-5552 x2226 or steve@northbranchworks.org
URL:https://northbranchworks.org/event/kennedy-kimball-sbif-information-session-april-1st/
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SUMMARY:Second City Gaming Launch Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating our new member\, Second City Gaming\, at their launch party on Friday\, April 3rd at Kinowerks. \nFor more information and to RSVP\, please visit the following link: https://luma.com/u8gj94kl
URL:https://northbranchworks.org/event/second-city-gaming-launch-party/
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SUMMARY:North Branch Works Brewery and Distillery Tour
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what advanced manufacturing near the North Branch of the Chicago River looks like in 2026? Mark your calendars for April 9th\, the North Branch Works Brewery tour date is set! Please purchase tickets at this link. \nEach year\, North Branch Works partners with businesses across our service area to share the depth of craft products in our neighborhood. Discover the power of local manufacturing and the developing and innovative North Branch industrial corridor. In this tour\, you will meet the community leaders\, business owners\, and neighbors who have built our neighborhoods and sustain thriving businesses in our area. This year\, our partners at Maplewood Brewery and Distillery (2717 N Maplewood Ave)\, Burning Bush Brewery (4014 N Rockwell St)\, and Lake Effect Brewery (3074-76 N Milwaukee Ave)\, and more have offered to open their operations for viewers to visit and taste craft brews and spirits.
URL:https://northbranchworks.org/event/north-branch-works-brewery-and-distillery-tour-april-9th/
LOCATION:The Green Exchange\, 2545 W Diversey Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
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SUMMARY:Infrastructure Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a webinar on April 14th at 10 a.m. featuring the latest updates about major infrastructure and development projects in the North Branch. \nTo sign up at no cost\, please go here. \nThe program is approximately seventy-five minutes; we’ll have time for questions and answers following each presentation. \nTopics include: \n\nChicago Avenue Bridge and Halsted Viaduct\nDivision Street Bridges\nCortland and Grand bridge updates\n\nStay tuned for updates to the agenda. \nAs these projects move forward\, NBW understands the importance of keeping our businesses and neighborhood partners informed so that disruptions are minimized as much as possible. \nWe hope you can attend the webinar on April 14th\, hear the latest updates from CDOT and our partners\, and share your input.
URL:https://northbranchworks.org/event/infrastructure-webinar-april-14th-10am/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T090000
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SUMMARY:North Branch Works Annual Goose Island Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Join North Branch Works for the 13th annual Goose Island Cleanup on May 9th\, 2026\, in collaboration with Friends of the Chicago River.
URL:https://northbranchworks.org/event/goose-island-cleanup-may-9th/
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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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