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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING INDEPENDENT RETAILER MONTH AND HONORING THE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE IN COOK COUNTY'S 10TH DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Independent Retailer Month is celebrated each July to highlight the importance of small, locally owned businesses to our communities, economies, and neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, independent retailers are the backbone of Cook County's diverse economy, providing jobs, goods, services, and community spaces that enrich the lives of residents and visitors alike; and
WHEREAS, the 10th District of Cook County is home to vibrant and resilient business corridors that thrive thanks to the tireless efforts of local Chambers of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, these Chambers of Commerce advocate for neighborhood businesses, provide essential programming and technical assistance, organize community events, promote shop-local campaigns, and foster connections among business owners, residents, and local government; and
WHEREAS, the following Chambers of Commerce, serving communities in the 10th District, are deserving of special recognition for their ongoing contributions to the vitality and sustainability of the local economy:
* Andersonville Chamber of Commerce
* Edgewater Chamber of Commerce
* Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce
* Uptown Chamber of Commerce
* Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce
* Northalsted Business Alliance
* Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce
* Edgebrook-Sauganash Chamber of Commerce
* Edison Park Chamber of Commerce
* Albany Park Chamber of Commerce
WHEREAS, these organizations work year-round to uplift small businesses by strengthening commercial corridors, supporting minority- and women-owned enterprises, helping entrepreneurs navigate city and county resources, and championing equitable economic development; and
WHEREAS, during Independent Retailer Month, Cook County joins communities across the country in celebrating the spirit, dedication, and impact of local business owners and those...
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