The 2nd Annual Chicago TechExpo will be held from 9:30am-4:00pm on October 6, 2010 at the UIC Forum (725 W. Roosevelt, Chicago, IL). The one–day conference and exposition provides relevant training and education to allow business owners to learn how technology can improve operations, minimize time spent on administrative tasks, market their business, and increase sales by using a very powerful tool: technology.
Help position your business for the future with:
Expanded Exhibit Floor
Workshops throughout the day
Learn about SOcial Networking
Experience the latest Technology
Don't miss this one-day technology conference for small businesses! For more information, to register to attend, or to register as an exhibitor, please visit the website: www.chicagotechexpo.net
Mayor Daley speaks at the press conference in front of Federal Communications Commission officials and community leaders.
On December 21st, 2009, Mayor Daley and Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski held a press conference at Churchview Supportive Living on 63rd Street. Chairman Genachowski was in Chicago holding hearings to discuss the need for federal stimulus funding to support technology and communications initiatives in Chicago. The Mayor also used the press conference to announce the Smart Communities Initiative, a project that has been in planning stages since early 2009.
Street performers entertain customers outside the Subway on 63rd St.
Starting in November of 2009, the 63rd Street Growth Commission sponsored daily events along the 63rd Street business district to promote commerce in the area and bring joy to shoppers during the holiday season. Events included street performers, bands, and choirs and occurred at businesses all throughout the corridor, including Marquette Bank, Subway, Walgreen's, Sears and Rio Valley grocery store. Performers also handed out candy donated by GSDC and local businesses to children in the community.
After hosting the 63rd St. Holiday Parade for many years, GSDC, in conference with the 63rd Street Growth Commission board of directors and other local business owners, decided it was time to rethink the event. Many felt that the closing of the street may have reduced some traffic to businesses during the most important shopping season of the year. Instead, this festival provided an entire month of attractions throughout the district.
On Friday, October 16th, Garifuna Flava was featured on WTTW Channel 11's show, "Check Please!". "Check, Please!" features local Chicagoland resaurants, reviewed by everyday Chicagoans. Garifuna Flava recieved a great review! Take a look at these 2 videos from the WTTW Website:
Overview of Garifuna Flava, its owners, and the neighborhood
Reviewers talk about their experience at Garifuna Flava
