Join us at Starbucks (1734 Sherman Avenue) on March 25th at 6:00 p.m. for a social event and information session about how local businesses can participate in the Mayor’s Summer ...
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Unparalleled connectivity, urban sophistication, natural serenity and entrepreneurial spirit come together in Evanston. Home to top ranking Northwestern University, a strong business community, thriving urban downtown, picture perfect neighborhoods and exceptional talent all make Evanston a truly livable city with something for everyone. An honor that Forbes magazine’s “America’s Top 25 Towns to Live” agrees with. Whether you are simply visiting or call Evanston home, school, work, or you plan to soon, we welcome you to explore our city and discover what gives Evanston its edge!
Evanston Spotlight
City of Evanston and Northwestern University to announce a groundbreaking training program
In a first-of-its-kind partnership between two of the city’s largest institutions, the City of Evanston and Northwestern University will hold a news conference to announce a groundbreaking program that will bring new training and employment opportunities to Evanston residents. Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and Northwestern University President Morton Schapiro will lead the news conference and…
New Starbucks Location Proposed for Dempster/Dodge Area
The City of Evanston’s Planning and Zoning Division accepted an application to convert the vacant former KFC restaurant, at 1901 W. Dempster St., into a full service Starbucks Café. The new Starbucks will provide residents, students and visitors with another option for coffee and snacks, and give momentum to the City’s and neighborhood partners’ continued…
Koi Evanston Receives 2013 Arts & Business Committee Leadership Award
Koi Fine Asian Cuisine & Lounge has been named the recipient of the 2013 Arts & Business Committee Leadership Award. The award is given annually to an Evanston business that has been exceptionally supportive of the arts in Evanston, either financially or through in-kind services. The award will be presented at the Mayor’s State of the…
Economic Development Division Reports 72 New Businesses Added, 210 Full-time Jobs Announced in 2013
Evanston, IL -Evanston added 72 new businesses and announced 210 new full-time jobs last year according to the2013 Year-in-Review released today by the City’s Economic Development Division. The report details new business openings, job creation, the city’s improving employment rate, commercial building vacancy rates, and more. 2013 highlights include: The city’s unemployment rate dropped more than a full…
Shorefront: Richard Day, Early Entrepreneur
After the Civil War, the Village of Evanston witnessed an influx of former slaves, and many parlayed their skills into businesses. One who became a multi-faceted entrepreneur and earned the respect of both blacks and whites was the highly popular young man, Richard Day. To continue reading, click here.
