From the NABA'Hood!

The North Avenue Business Association's next meeting will be on August 26^th 2008 at Midwest Bank (formerly Raymond James) Financial Center, adjacent to Midwest Bank at 1606 N. Harlem. There will be no meeting in July.

NABA MEMBERSHIP
RECRUITMENT PROJECT

You can also print the membership application for submission to NABA. If you’re not already, become a NABA member and stay connected to your neighborhood business community!

MEETINGS

The NABA Board meets the fourth Tuesday of every month.  Meetings are open to members. Please contact us for more information.

NORTH AVENUE STREETSCAPE PROJECT

Work has begin on the North Avenue on October 1, 2008. The work includes a landscaped median and a streetscape improvement project along North Avenue from Oak Park Avenue to Harlem Avenue.  This is a cooperative project between the City of Chicago and the Village of Oak Park.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE FOR THE NORTH AVE MEDIAN PROJECT PHASE I – HARLEM TO OAK PARK AVE

• The project is still on schedule to be completed by August 1st. Crews are continuing to pour sidewalk and curb as well as install structural soil for the trees on the north side of North Ave. Crews are working from Newland to Oak Park Ave.
• The new lights are scheduled for installation this week followed by the removal of the old lights and existing light foundations. All electrical work is tentatively scheduled to be completed by July 3^rd.
• Crews are continuing to install trees both on the north side and in the medians. Approximately 30 trees will be planted in the medians. Tree planting will continue through June 30^th.
• The irrigation system in the medians was damaged in several locations over the winter. Crews will begin working on the repairs this week. To begin the extensive work in the medians as well as to maintain the current schedule on the north side, the inner travel lane (closest to the median) will be closed off periodically between 9-3pm on the south side starting tomorrow, June 26th through July 3rd. One travel lane and parking on the south side will remain at all times.
• Similar to the south side, crews will be installing 5 bus pads on the north side. To do so, crews will need to close the outer travel lane (closest to the curb) on the north side. This work is tentatively scheduled to start next Monday, June 30^th. The outer travel lane will be closed for approximately 4-5 days. One travel lane will remain at all times.

Take a look at the Plan Presentation (PDF).

Any questions or concerns can be directed to Nicole Lehmann of Christopher B. Burke Engineering at 847-652-2493.

North Avenue Public Safety Meetings –Monthly Neighborhood Meetings

Please come out and share questions / concerns and tell your neighbors.

7th Annual Small Business Expo
UIC Forum
725 W. Roosevelt Rd.
(Roosevelt & Halsted)
Friday, August 1 - 8AM-3:30PM

Stephanie D. Neely, Treasurer, City of Chicago invites individuals who are interested in becoming small business owners or are considering expanding their existing business to the 2008 Small Business Expo to be held at the “brand new” UIC Forum. The 2008 Expo will feature over 150 exhibitors, 16 unique and exciting workshops including how to become a franchisee and a FREE delicious lunch.

For more information call 312-744-EXPO (3976) or visit www.chicagocitytreasurer.com.

Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts and Fitness
6701 W. North Avenue
Tel: 708-383-3456
www.master-sh-yu.com

Summer 2008 Training Enrichment Courses at Master S.H.Yu Martial Arts - E Dan Twin Sticks Defense Art, Airborne Kicks, Kumdo Traditional Swordsmanship and Young Ninja Artists Summer Camps. For more information, contact the school at 708-383-3456 or check out their website: www.Master-SH-Yu.com.

Austin Chamber of Commerce - Chicago: 773-854-5063 Contact Camille Lilly

Ald. William Banks, 36^th Ward -  Chicago: 773-622-3232 Contact : Mary Aiello

Ald. Isaac Carothers, 29^th Ward - Chicago: 773-261-4646 Contact Brenda Smith

Business Express - City of Chicago 312-744-CITY Contact: www.cityofchicago.org/dpd

Chicago Police - 25th District:
Off. Dan O’Brien - 312-746-5090

Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce 312-494-6700 Contact: staff@chicagolandchamber.org

Oak Park Development Corporation -
Business Assistance Programs
708-383-3838 Contact: Sara Faust

Oak Park-River Forest Chamber of Commerce 708-848-8151 Contact: Jim Doss

Oak Park Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 708-524-7800 Contact: Rich Carollo

Sidewalk Assistance Programs

• Chicago - Shared Cost Sidewalk Program: Contact: Dept. of Transportation, Bureau of Streets 312-744-4537
• Oak Park - Sidewalk Reconstruction Program: Contact: John Woolfe - 708-358-5730

Village of Oak Park

• Loretta Daly, Business Development Manager -708-358-5648
• Sandra Sokol, Clerk (business licenses) - 708-358-5672

NABA Scholarship winner Domonique Miller with NABA Board members, her family and school counselor

The North Avenue Business Association is sponsoring two $500.00 scholarships to graduating seniors who reside in the Chicago neighborhoods of Galewood, Austin and Oak Park and River Forest, who plan on attending college as a business major. Chicago resident borders are the railroad tracks or Armitage (2000 North) to the north, Division (1200 North) to the south, Austin Boulevard (6000 West) to the east and Harlem Avenue (7200 West) to the west. Eligible students must rank in the upper 20% of their class, have a 3.00 GPA, a combined ACT score of 21 and demonstrate financial need. Students applying must complete an application, write an essay, provide a copy of their academic transcript and two letters of recommendation. For information contact the North Avenue Business Association Liaison at 708/383-3838

View more information about NABA'S Scholarship.