Happy Friday!
Don’t let the sunny skies and warm temperatures fool you—the holidays are right around the corner. The MPBHBA is hard at work to make it easy for people to shop and dine locally this season! Read below for opportunities your business can participate in.
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Western’s ‘Holiday Road’ Shopping Event is Dec. 3
Did you miss the call to be a part of the Western Ave. holiday event on Sat., Dec. 3, from noon to 5 p.m.? To be included, email nora@mpbhba.org today!
People can shop and get into the holiday spirit on Western Ave. Dec. 3, sipping and snacking along the way. The MPBHBA will have a ‘hop on, hop off’ coach bus with several stops on Western for shoppers to catch a ride.
Retail businesses, bars, and restaurants on Western can be a part of the ‘Holiday Road.’ We encourage bars and restaurants to craft a special holiday drink or hors d’oeuvre.
Businesses that plan something special, like carolers or kids’ crafts, will likely generate even more interest.
Also on Dec. 3 is the Beverly Area Arts Alliance Uprising Holiday Market at the Beverly Arts Center, which will draw even more traffic. It should be a fruitful day for Western Avenue businesses!
In addition to providing bus service along Western for this holiday event, the MPBHBA will:
- publish an online map of participating businesses.
- create a shopping “passport” with a raffle for prizes.
- advertise the event in the Beverly Review.
- promote the event on social media.
- create a digital lookbook highlighting the gift offerings at local businesses.
We hope you will be a part of this event! Email nora@mpbhba.org to sign up today!
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Another Free Publicity Opp: MPBHBA Holiday Lookbook
The MPBHBA is creating a digital holiday lookbook that will promote holiday shopping events in the neighborhood and serve as a gift guide, too. All businesses in the neighborhood will be included. You can feature your business as a whole, or focus on particular items that you're excited about this holiday season. The lookbook will be highly visual, with the option to link to your products, website, or social media.
Examples:
- A restaurant may want to feature photos of recent catering spreads, holiday specific food options, or a popular food item, or use the lookbook to promote gift cards
- A bar may want to feature the space as a whole, or a specific drink that will be available throughout the holiday season
- A retail business may want to photograph a display (holiday or otherwise) that's set up in their store, with multiple items pictured, or showcase products individually
What's needed from a participating business:
- Photos of your featured display or item(s), as high quality as possible, with as much light as possible
- Description of items or feature, and/or description of your business as a whole
- Send to nora@mpbhba.org
- DUE: NOVEMBER 9th
If you are struggling to take photos of what you would like to feature, please email Nora ASAP.
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MPBHBA Holiday Decorating Workshop is Nov. 14
Business owners: could you use some inspiration or guidance to decorate your windows for the holidays? Attend our Holiday Decorating Workshop! Everything's Relative Beverly & the MPBHBA are hosting this helpful workshop on Mon., Nov. 14, at 6 pm. Feel free to bring decorating supplies you no longer want in order to swap with others.
The MPBHBA Holiday Decorating Contest begins Sat., Dec. 3. This workshop will prepare you to create a fabulous window display that could win the contest and a cash prize for your business!
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Beverly Dry Goods Moves to 103rd Street
Beverly Dry Goods owners Mary Moss (left) and Jason Moss (center) and brand representative Lane Pickett-Greene celebrate the grand opening of the retail store's new location with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 29. Located at 1810 W. 103rd St., the new storefront provides a larger space for the store's expanded offerings, tasting events and classes, Mary Moss said. Beverly Dry Goods is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Time Sensitive: Small Business Majority Holiday Gift Guide!
Today is the deadline for the Small Business Majority annual Holiday Gift Guide, which features items from small businesses just in time for Small Business Saturday. Last year, more than 2,500 visitors shopped from nearly 300 small businesses on the guide. This online directory is a great way for you to freely promote your business and your products this holiday season.
Approved applicants will be featured in the holiday guide from November 22, 2022 - January 1, 2023 and will receive a promotional toolkit to share the gift guide with your customers.
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Photo credit: Chicago Tribune
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Looking Ahead to Summer 2023
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the City of Chicago have issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for concession operations for the Chicago Riverwalk.
The goal of the RFP is to receive proposals from qualified teams who can operate food and beverage, retail, recreational, entertainment, cultural, and educational facilities along Chicago’s beautiful Riverwalk.
Examples of possible concessions that would enhance the Riverwalk include but are not limited to sporting and recreational boating amenities, food and beverage, retail, entertainment venues showcasing local talent, or any other type of family-friendly concessions.
To access the RFP, please visit cityofchicago.org/bids. The RFP seeks proposals from vendors to operate at several locations on the Chicago Riverwalk between Michigan Avenue and Lake Street, specifically:
- 45 East Riverwalk South (East Wabash)
- 35 East Riverwalk South (West Wabash)
- 11-27 West Riverwalk South (boat docking only- State to Dearborn)
- 105 East Riverwalk South (boat docking- Clark to LaSalle)
- 151-155 West Riverwalk South (boat docking only- LaSalle to Wells)
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