BUSINESS NETWORKING & EDUCATIONAL FORUM 2/16/12


 


Benefits of Membership

Membership in the West Loop Community Organization opens up the opportunity to have an active voice in real decisions affecting the neighborhood - parks, commerce, schools, traffic, and safety - all the important issues that impact our everyday lives. Members enjoy expanding their social network - from mingling at the monthly West Loop Night to seeing a friendly and familiar face at their favorite coffee house. Our members truly do feel a sense of community.

And, as a member, you'll be 'in the loop' with important updates and have access to valuable information. More specifically, members receive the following:

  • Updates and notices on local planning and development issues
  • Opportunity to work closely with 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr. and 2nd Ward Alderman Bob Fioretti to discuss community issues
  • Notification of community meetings such as Police CAPS Beat meetings
  • Access to local business and community information
  • Specialty publications such as newsletters, Discover the West Loop and the West Loop Business Directory

The WLCO is committed to making the West Loop a vibrant and safe environment. Members and the organization work together throughout the year on such initiatives as:

  • Quarterly Business Mixers to help foster positive and beneficial relationships between West Loop businesses
  • Social events (West Loop Night/ Taste of Randolph Street/ Randolph Street Market Festival) to create opportunities for neighbors to meet and build relationships with each other
  • Creating a long-term vision of planned residential and commercial development
  • Fostering a harmonious relationship between businesses and residents
  • Working with local officials to ensure that an adequate amount of City services are allocated to support the continuous growth of the neighborhood

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP, ALL MEMBERS MUST RESIDE OR HAVE A BUSINESS WITHIN THE WEST LOOP BOUNDARIES.

The West Loop neighborhood is bound by Ashland Avenue on the west, the Chicago River on the east, Grand Avenue on the north and the Eisenhower Expressway on the south.

Click HERE to download a map of the West Loop.

 

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