Chamber & SSA News

The Bloomingdale Trail is now the 60619-Jun-2013

The Bloomingdale Trail along with the larger part of Chicago's Northwest side parks and trail system is becoming the 606. The final project will include this three mile trail as well as 5 parks and an observatory, skate park, various art installations, and other amenities.

2012 Market Study Release19-Jun-2013

The WPB Chamber & the WPB SSA#33 have completed & compiled the 2012 market study detailing the multiple layers of market demographic information present in the WPB Neighborhood. This study is now available on the WPB website.

WIcker Park May Advisory Council Meeting Reminder06-May-2013

The May Wicker Park Advisory Council is meeting tomorrow evening from 7-8:30pm

Club Lucky Wins the 2013 Mixologist Mash-Up!03-Apr-2013

From the Chicago Tribune: Club Lucky wins Wicker Park/Bucktown mixologist contest -- again Also a big thanks goes out to Dolphin for hosting the Mixologist Mash-Up and to all of the sponsors and participating bars!

Recycle your Christmas Tree!04-Jan-2013

There are various options for disposing your Christmas tree this post-holiday season. Please don't throw it away in an alley!

2nd Annual Mixologist Mash-Up Coming March 201304-Dec-2012

Preparations are being made now for the 2nd Annual Drink of Wicker Park Bucktown Mixologist Mash-Up.

Congratulations to the New & Reelected WPB Chamber Board Members!15-Nov-2012

On Wednesday, November 14th at Cafe Absinthe, 4 current Board Members were reelected and 4 additions were made.

Wed Local Wicker Park Bucktown31-Oct-2012

Wed Local will be a campaign that highlights the many options our area offers to couples planning a wedding.

How Can We Improve Business Education Seminars?30-Oct-2012

The WPB Chamber hosts monthly Biz 101s for our local business owners. Due to recent fluctuation in attendance, we want to make sure this program is still relevant to community.

Give your Feedback on the WPB SSA #33 with the Five Year Update Survey30-Oct-2012

The Wicker Park Bucktown Special Service Area #33, after five years, is reviewing its programs and updating its Master Plan and needs your help!

Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber E-Newsletter, October 24th, 201225-Oct-2012

Trick-or-Treating & Boo-Palooza in WPB + Chamber Board Elections & Tons of Fun Local Events!

Chamber Board Elections Ballot23-Oct-2012

Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber Members in good standing are encouraged to cast their votes for the 2013-2014 Chamber Board.

Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber E-Newsletter, October 17th, 201218-Oct-2012

Holidays on their way to Wicker Park Bucktown + News on the Bloomingdale & Local Events!

Wicker Park Fest 2012 Winning Raffle Numbers!18-Oct-2012

Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber E-Newsletter, October 10th, 201216-Oct-2012

October Mixer at Fatpour & Other Events in WPB

Advertising Opportunities with the WPB Chamber09-Oct-2012

The WPB Chamber offers two on-going advertising platforms to connect with an engaged, local audience: Advertising on WickerParkBucktown.com and in the weekly Local Events E-Newsletter.

Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber E-Newsletter, October 3rd, 201204-Oct-2012

We Got It in WPB: Fatpour Tap Works to host October Mixer + Trick-or-Treat, Honeybuns & Other Exciting Local Events

Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber E-Newsletter, September 26th, 201227-Sep-2012

Last Week for Wicker Park Fest Raffle Entries + We're SOLD OUT for Fall Dinner Crawl Tickets! & Community Events

Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber E-Newsletter, September 19th, 201220-Sep-2012

We Got It In WPB: Fall Dinner Crawl Tickets Selling Quickly + Exciting Local Events & Opportunities

Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber E-Newsletter, September 12th, 201213-Sep-2012

We Got It in WPB: Dinner Crawl Tickets Now on Sale, September Mixer at Benchwarmers, Open Streets This Sunday & More!

Now Accepting Nominations for the WPB Chamber Board of Directors!28-Aug-2012

Impact the future of Wicker Park Bucktown by joining the WPB Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

We Got It in WPB E-Newsletter, August 15th, 201216-Aug-2012

Winning Wicker Park Fest Raffle Numbers + Upcoming Mixer at Benchwarmers

We Got It in WPB E-Newsletter, August 8th, 201209-Aug-2012

Emporium Mixer Tonight + Upcoming Local Events + Business Resources

Wicker Park Bucktown Dinner Crawl - Restaurants Sign up Now!02-Aug-2012

On the evening of Oct. 2, ticket-holders will stroll the streets to taste samples from local Wicker Park Bucktown restaurants.

We Got It in WPB E-Newsletter, August 1st, 201202-Aug-2012

Graffiti Abatement + Summer Events + Local News + Business Resources E-Newsletter

Open Streets Coming to Milwaukee Avenue on Sunday, September 16th27-Jul-2012

In a partnership with the Active Transportation Alliance, the WPB SSA is very excited to bring Open Streets to Milwaukee Avenue on Sunday, September 16th!

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Informational Session27-Jul-2012

The CTA is studying ways to install Bus Rapid Transit (BRT*) service through our neighborhood, and, quite possibly, down the street where your business is located. Come learn about its implications

Save the Date! Wicker Park Bucktown Dinner Crawl Coming Oct. 2nd, 201225-Jul-2012

The Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber has begun planning an event that allows you to travel from restaurant to restaurant getting tastings from some of your favorite local eateries.

Business Owners' Opinions Needed for Market Study Survey25-Jul-2012

The next stage in compiling information to describe our local market is through a survey aimed at getting the opinions of Business Owners.

Notice to Milwaukee Ave. Businesses Regarding Wicker Park Fest 201224-Jul-2012

Important information regarding street closures, access during the fest, two new performing arts areas and a reminder of liquor laws.

Notice to Milwaukee Ave. Residents Regarding Wicker Park Fest 201224-Jul-2012

Milwaukee Ave, between North and Paulina, and some intersecting streets, will be closed to all vehicular traffic and street parking starting at 1:00am on Saturday, July 28th

$5,000 Worth of Prizes to be Won at Wicker Park Fest 201219-Jul-2012

All those that make a donation at the gate to enter this year's festival, get entered into a raffle to win prize packages donated by several local businesses, including 2 50" Flat Screen Television from Best Buy.

Deadline to Register for Summer Sidewalk Sales15-Jun-2012

Register your business to participate in the neighborhood-wide Summer Sidewalk Sales to be held Saturday & Sunday, July 21st & 22nd and August 25th & 26th.

Now Accepting Applications for Scavenger Hunt & Fashion Show during Do-Division30-Apr-2012

Businesses along Division Street can sign up to participate in a Fashion Show and/or Kids Scavenger Hunt designed to drive foot traffic east of Damen during the Do-Division Street Fest weekend.

Now Accepting Applications for Participation in Summer Sidewalk Sales23-Apr-2012

Wicker Park Bucktown's two signature summer sidewalk sales are back, starting with the Summer Sizzle Sale on July 21st & 22nd! The second, the Last-Call Sidewalk Sale, will take place August 25th & 26th.

Now Accepting Vendor Applications for Wicker Park Fest 201223-Apr-2012

Vending at Wicker Park Fest offers your business face to face exposure to a streaming crowd of festomers in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Free Chamber Membership Contest03-Apr-2012

Complete a couple tasks (like updating your Directory Listing, "Liking" the Chamber page, and a couple others, and get entered to win a Free Chamber Membership*!

First Ever Mixologist Mash-Up a Smashing Success!21-Mar-2012

Thank you to all who attended, our sponsors and the bars that participated in the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber's first ever competition to create the official Drink of WPB.

Request for Proposals: Interactive Installation and Performance Art Works for Wicker Park Fest 201201-Mar-2012

Proposals from artists, collectives, curators and producers are now being accepted for programming at Wicker Park Fest 2012. Two proposals will be accepted and awarded $7500 each.

Unwrap WPB Passport Wrap-Up09-Jan-2012

From December 3rd to the 24th, over 50 businesses around the Wicker Park Bucktown neighborhood offered discounts, promotions and deals to holiday shoppers.

Unwrap WPB Holiday Passport Kicks Off with a Bang06-Dec-2011

The weekend of December 3rd & 4th marked the kickoff of the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce's Unwrap WPB Holiday Passport and hosted the increasingly popular Renegade Holiday Market and Do-Division Holiday events...

New Website Launches 1/6/201206-Dec-2011

WPB Chamber is proud to announce the unveiling of our new website, rich with features to promote your business and the community. Happy New Year and happy web surfing to all!