City Programs

Episode 19 – Friendly Wash Throughout Chicago, a Laundromat

October 22, 2019 howsbusiness City Programs, Growth, Hiring, Licensing, My first trip to City Hall, Permitting 00:11:30 0 Comments

Tony describes doing business in Chicago as “great”. He worked as a real estate broker before opening a laundromat business. How did he choose the locations that would support the kind of business he was seeking to launch?

Episode 12 – Boombox Throughout Chicago , an Architect and Developer

September 3, 2019 howsbusiness City Programs, Fees, Growth, Licensing, My first trip to City Hall, Permitting, Red Tape, Retail, Small Business Incubator, Social Enterprise, Zoning 00:17:00 0 Comments

Katherine describes doing business in Chicago as “hilarious”. When she first had the idea to support micro-retail, it was illegal. In what ways has Katherine worked with City Hall to create processes that support microbusiness owners?

Episode 11 – Chicago Detours in The Loop, a Tour Guide Company

August 27, 2019 howsbusiness City Programs, Fees, Growth, Licensing 00:09:04 0 Comments

Amanda describes doing business in Chicago as ‘stimulating’. She built a market of Chicagoans interested in off-the-beaten path tourism. Where does she travel to show Chicago’s historic side?

Episode 9 – Urban Roots Inc. of Bronzeville, a Lawn Care Company

August 6, 2019 howsbusiness Access to Capital, City Programs, Growth, Hiring, Licensing, Self-funded Business, Social Enterprise 00:09:58 0 Comments

Jimmie and Tiffany describe doing business in Chicago as “full of opportunity”. As minority owners of a landscaping business, what do they think the city of Chicago is doing right?

Episode 5 – Haji Healing Salon in Chatham, a Yoga Studio and Wellness Center

July 9, 2019 howsbusiness Access to Capital, City Programs, GoFundMe, L3C, Relocation, Small Business Incubator, Social Enterprise, Wellness, Work-Life Balance 0:14:00 Comments Off on Episode 5 – Haji Healing Salon in Chatham, a Yoga Studio and Wellness Center

Aya-Nikole describes doing business in Chicago as “vibrant and expansive.” She once taught yoga in sunny California. What lured her back to Chicago?

Episode 4 – Upton’s Naturals in Austin, a Food Producer

July 2, 2019 howsbusiness Access to Capital, Citations, City Programs, Food Business, Growth, Health Inspection, Licensing, Marketing, Permitting, Red Tape, Relocation, Retail, Self-funded Business, Shared Kitchen, Vegan 00:13:18 Comments Off on Episode 4 – Upton’s Naturals in Austin, a Food Producer

Nicole and Dan describe doing business in Chicago as “resourceful”. They saved thousands when bringing their food space up to code. How did they do it?