Small Business Saturday
november 25, 2023
hours vary per Business
Small Business Saturday (SBS) is a national retail holiday held on the last Saturday in November — the day after Black Friday, to encourage holiday shopping at local brick-and-mortar businesses. In fact, Business Wire has found that, “for every 1 dollar spent at a small business, approximately 67 cents stays in the local community.”
We spur the West Loop economy by generating awareness for the holiday while sharing SBS promotions, driving traffic to all of the amazing stores and restaurants right in our backyard. Please consider “shopping small” this holiday season.
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Street Pole Banners
$500 per for members
$1,000 per for everyone else
anywhere within the west loop
Our Street Pole Banner campaign is for anyone in the West Loop who wants to show their support for the community. Each 3x6-foot banner can be customized with an image and logo of your choosing. Pick an available street pole, and then enjoy an entire year of 24/7, on-the-ground advertising. Members get 50% off sponsorships with discounts available in bulk orders of 6 or more.
“Featuring over 16 eateries along Chicago’s “Restaurant Row,” Chicagoans can try some of the city’s most popular flavors while enjoying live music on Randolph Street.”
“Voted one of the top ten festivals of the year!”
Taste of Randolph Street - It’s Back!
june 14, 15, & 16, 2024 - Father’s Day Weekend & Juneteenth
For over 26 years, the Taste of Randolph Street has recognized the local, award-winning cuisine that has built West Loop’s famous food culture. Every Father’s Day weekend in June, we convert Restaurant Row into a huge outdoor festival complete with cutting-edge music from around the world.
For more information please send us a note through our contact form located at the bottom of this page.
Photo credit: Michael Lyons - our West Loop resident and community photographer!
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West Loop Nights
on rotation throughout west loop
about once a month
typically 6-8pm
West Loop Nights, a long-running community favorite, are happy-hour events that connect people to each other and help professionals network. Those attending pay a small ticket price to sample a new venue, while those sponsoring benefit from packing a room full of awesome people. Proceeds benefit the West Loop Community Organization (WLCO), a 501(c)(3) non-profit, and directly impact our ability to continue quality events like these.