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MPBHBA Membership Dues Increase June 1

The MPBHBA mailed letters via USPS to all business owners in our service area earlier this month with information about joining or renewing membership in our business association. Annual dues will increase from $50 to $75 beginning June 1, so be sure to return your application envelope or pay your dues online by May 31. If you did not receive a letter, please send an email to Caroline. 

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BAPA’s Ridge Run is Memorial Day

One of Beverly/Morgan Park’s favorite events returns this holiday weekend: the Ridge Run! It’s not too late to sign up and enjoy a 5K or 10K through our beautiful neighborhood. In-person registration and packet pickup are available Thursday and Friday from noon to 7 pm at Running Excels, 10328 S. Western Ave. Additional registration information is available at  https://bapa.org/ridgerun/.

Walker Branch Library Hosts Anniversary Festival June 10

Celebrate Chicago Public Library’s 150th birthday with a street festival at the Walker Branch on June 10! The party will run from 11 am to 3 pm, rain or shine. It will feature family-friendly activities, including games and crafts. 

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Join the Bookie’s Shop Local Scavenger Hunt

Bookie’s is hosting a scavenger hunt to find Waldo at 25 local businesses in July. Participating businesses will receive a six-inch Waldo standee to display somewhere in their business and “Find Waldo Local” passport cards promoting all the merchants. If you participate, you can share the passports with customers, and stamp or sign their cards when they spot Waldo in your business. Bookie’s will award prizes to players throughout the month and on Sat., July 29, they’ll host a Waldo party with more prizes, snacks and drinks for kids and families! 

The first 25 businesses to sign up will be included in this promotion. Bookie’s is also looking for businesses to donate gift certificates or other kid-friendly prizes for the July 29 party. You can sign up below or call Rich at Bookie’s at 708-398-0677 to participate!

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Be Part of Black Business Month & Join the Black Business Owner Directory!

August is National Black Business Month, a designated time to celebrate and support Black-owned businesses nationwide. A group of Black business owners, plus the MPBHBA, 95th Street Business Association, and BAPA have been meeting to discuss ways we can collaborate and connect. The conversations have resulted in a plan to create a Black business directory, as well as to partner for Black Business Month in August. If you are a Black business owner in Beverly or Morgan Park, please submit your business information so that your business can be featured in a local directory. Fill out the form to also be part of Black Business Month in August. More information is coming soon! 

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Maxwell Street Market Seeks New Vendors for the Season

The Maxwell Street Market is a Chicago tradition with an eclectic mix of handmade crafts, resale housewares and clothing, live music, family fun and some of the best street food in Chicago. The Market hopes to attract new and different makers, creators and merchandise vendors this season. Vendors can sign up for 1 day or all 22 Markets until the end of October.

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Business Workshops

Fine Tune Your Record Keeping | June 5 Workshop

Date: June 5, 9:00 to 10:00 am
Join us on Monday, June 5, at Beverly Bank for a record keeping workshop for businesses. The workshop will run from 9:00 to 10:00 am, with a question and answer session afterwards. Refreshments will be provided.

As part of the general discussion, Beverly Bank will offer helpful hints and dos & dont's for when business is slow. This workshop is reserved for business owners in Morgan Park and Beverly Hills. Space is limited and RSVP is required. 
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Sponsorships

Up In Smoke Seeks Sponsors

Up in Smoke is a vibrant and inclusive music festival happening August 11–12, 2023 at Americanos restaurant, 11060 S. Western Ave. Festival organizers are seeking sponsors to support the event and celebrate the unique cultural identity of our community. If you’d like to be a sponsor, please email upinsmokefest.jim@gmail.com.

Neighborhood Pride Picnic Seeks Sponsors

In honor of LGBT Pride Month in June, our community is planning its first neighborhood Pride Picnic. The celebration is scheduled for Sunday, June 4, from noon to 3 pm at the Edna White Garden, 1812 W. Monterey Ave. The planning committee is seeking donations for food and entertainment. Sponsors will be recognized at the event and in all marketing communications.
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MPBHBA Calendar

To help you plan ahead, the MPBHBA is adding a calendar of upcoming events to our e-news. 
  • June 5 | MPBHBA Record Keeping Workshop
  • June 17 | Juneteenth Festival 
  • June 24 | Beverly Fest on Walden
  • July 29 | Summer Soirée on 103rd
  • July 1–August 6 | Margarita Mile
  • August | Black Business Month
  • September 12 | MPBHBA Coffee & Conversation
  • September 14 | Sip & Shop 
  • September 23 | Art Walk 
  • October 14 | Tombstone 5K 
  • November 25 | Small Business Saturday
  • December 9 | Holiday Road
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