BUSINESS RESOURCES
Loop Pedestrian Counts - (Updated thru 2007)
This study is designed to identify the shifting patterns of pedestrian activity in downtown Chicago. With slight modifications, this study replicates the methodology used in the 1981, 1989 and 1999 downtown Chicago pedestrian counts. During the summer of 2007, the study team counted over three million pedestrians at 510 sites. The study covered the entire Loop plus areas in River North, Streeterville, the West Loop and the South Loop.
DWNLD Executive Summary Report PDF | DWNLD Complete Pedestrian Count Report PDF
Millennium Park Economic Impact Study
In April 2005, the City of Chicago’s Department of Planning and Development retained Goodman Williams Group and URS Corporation to perform an analysis of the economic impacts of Millennium Park on the City. The goal of this Study was to obtain an understanding of how Millennium Park contributes to the City of Chicago and Cook County’s economy, and how businesses in the Study Area benefit from the amenities of the Park.
Please download the study located at the bottom of the page.
Higher Education in the Loop & South Loop Impact Study
This 2009 study examines the impact of over twenty higher education institutions in Chicago’s Loop and South Loop. Sponsored by the Chicago Loop Alliance, the study shows that the higher education institutions in ZIP codes 60601-60605 (bounded by the Chicago River, Wacker Drive, Roosevelt Road, and the lakefront) have a potent impact on the Chicago economy, as well as the character of the downtown.
Please download the study located at the bottom of the page.
42nd Ward Alderman Brendan Reilly
Alderman Reilly and his staff work with several City departments, including the Department of Business Affairs and Licensing, Department of Buildings, and the Department of Zoning in order to provide resources and assist with proper licensing and permitting for business owners in the 42nd Ward. Please use the links below for information on the permitting process in the 42nd Ward.
Business Licenses and Permits | Building and Construction Permits | About the 42nd Ward
2nd Ward Alderman Bob Fioretti
2nd Ward Alderman Bob Fioretti was elected on April 17 and took office on May 21, 2007. His ward covers a number of communities in the city from Sacramento Street on the west side, through the loop, the south loop and south through Bronzeville to 37th Street.
For more information on anything regarding the 2nd Ward please visit Alderman Fioretti's website at www.chicago2ndward.com
The City of Chicago Small Business Assistance Center
The City of Chicago's Small Business Assistance Center provides answers for common business questions, such as permit and license requirements, as well as valuable resources, such as information about funding sources and business development programs.
Customized resource listings are provided online after users complete short questionnaires regarding their business goals and immediate needs. Listings may include answers, instructions, contact information, web site links, and documents.
For more information about the City of Chicago Small Business Assistance Center, please visit www.cityofchicago.org/smallbusiness.
Mayor's Office of Workforce Development
Mayor Daley's Office of Workforce Development (MOWD) has contracted with Central Loop TIF Alliance, comprised of Employment & Employer Services, Jobs for Youth and OAI, Inc., to work together to assist companies in the Central Loop. The services offered include: recruitment, pre-employment training, retention services and customized training. There is NO COST/NO FEE to the employer or the job seeker.
Requirements:
Companies must be located in the Central Loop TIF area
Candidates must be Chicago residents and be authorized to work in the U.S.
If you are in need of any of these services or require additional information, please feel free to contact Dena Byrd at 312-442-1104 or dbyrd@eesforjobs.com, Pilar Trejo at 312-442-1121 or ptrejo@eesforjobs.com .
Alert Chicago - Office of Emergency Management and Communication
This site will guide you through the necessary steps to be prepared for any emergency event, natural or otherwise. In addition to assisting you in creating a basic family plan and assembling the appropriate supplies, it will also give you information about how to alter that plan depending on the specific situation.
For more information about the Office of Emergency Management and Communication please visit their website at http://webapps.cityofchicago.org/ChicagoAlertWeb/
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| Higher Education in the Loop |
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| Pedestrian Count Executive Summary |
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