Unwrap Chicago! | |
Local First Chicago along with the City of Chicago’s Department of Housing and Economic Development, the Chicago Office of Tourism & Culture and more than 50 neighborhood chambers of commerce, community organizations and businesses have launched a city-wide Buy Local campaign for the 2011 Holiday Season. “Unwrap Chicago: Eat, Drink & Buy Local” educates citizens on the importance of buying locally. Learn more at www.unwrapchicago.org. |
Featured Local Businesses 
 | OpenChime.com215 W. Ohio 1E , Chicago IL 60654 | Phone (312) 772-6736
OpenChime connects neighborhoods with the best service providers in their area. We work everywhere, but Chicago is by far our largest market. If you are a plumber, contractor, landscaper, maid, or e... |
 | SmallBizRing.comOn-line , Glenview IL 60026
Website to help consumers find highly recommended local/small businesses. ... |
News + Announcements
10/26/11 - HB3236 HEALTH BENEFIT PURCHASING COOP - Legislation has been passed in the Illinois House that would allow groups of businesses to establish Health Benefit Purchasing Cooperatives. This legislation is currently stalled in the IL Senate due to heavy lobbying by insurance interests.
10/26/11 - LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY - A growing coalition of advocates for local and neighborhood-based investments in our food economy has crafted a Statement in Support of Local Food Economy in Chicago.
05/16/11 - Chicago Neighborhoods First Coalition - Local First Chicago has joined the Chicago Neighborhoods First Coalition to help Chicago neighborhoods find their voice in how development proceeds in their community. www.chicagoneighborhoodsfirst.org
Thanks to Our Sponsors
Local First Chicago was a proud participant in the
2011 Small Business Expo
Local First Chicago is a proud member of
the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies
