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Our Open Businesses in Evanston Facebook Group shares news about local businesses in these changing times.
The Evanston Chamber’s “Water Cooler” video chat series is one way we are checking in with members and the business community to see what they’re up to during the phases when we aren’t able to network much in person. In this featured episode, Sara Jane Abbott, Director of Marketing for
The Evanston Chamber, tasked by the Mayor, is providing PPE to local business through a partnership with Northwestern University. The first order for the Evanston Community Foundation’s ten daycare facilities is in process. The deep discount given is the lowest in the state: $41 for paper masks, $150 for face
As daily life is changing for everyone in our local community during this global health crisis, the Evanston Chamber of Commerce is helping businesses by providing resources for a range of information and support. We understand the need for information and support, especially in times of uncertainty. The Evanston Chamber is
A Shout Out to Our Evanston Hometown Heroes Evanston businesses rise to the call providing meals, food, and other supplies to people in need, furloughed industry workers, and the wonderful healthcare teams who are working so hard. Local artisans are making masks and mask kits. If you are able, please
Evanston Mayor Steve Hagerty, the City Manager, and the Council—along with the recommendation of Health and Human Services Director Ike Ogbo—issued an order requiring all persons working in or patronizing “essential businesses and operations” to wear cloth face masks. This COVID-19 face covering* order went into effect on April 23, 2020.
Many of the Evanston businesses most adversely affected by the pandemic have set up Go Fund Me campaigns. These funds are used to pay staff and keep restaurants and businesses open during the phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to visiting stores and restaurants safely when we can, we
Evanston Chamber Names Richard (Dick) Peach Community Leadership Person of the Year Born and raised in Evanston, Dick attended Evanston schools; College Hill Elementary, Skiles Junior High School and ETHS. Evanston has been his home for the past 73 years. His work experience runs the gamut from being a printing
Evanston Chamber Names Steve Newman of Evanston Scholars Nonprofit Person of the Year Steve is the founder and executive director of Evanston Scholars, a non-profit organization that improves college access and success for a diverse group of ambitious Evanston students who are traditionally first-generation college entrants. They are low-income students,
Evanston Chamber Names Sandy Chen of KOI Businessperson of the Year When I immigrated to the U.S. from Mainland China with my parents and three younger siblings, I would never imagined that one day I had the ability to open my own business, help other people, and make positive impacts
