5/5/2026 - Mother's Day Special Edition

The Mother's Day Mega-Load

The big day is just around the corner!

For many small businesses, Mother's Day is like Super Bowl Sunday.

Mother's Day 2026 spending is projected to hit a record $38 billion in the United States.

According to the National Retail Foundation, 84% of U.S. adults celebrate Mother's Day and will spend an average of $285 per person, making it the 3rd most-celebrated holiday and arguably the most important holiday of the year for retail businesses outside of holiday shopping months of November & December.

Help support our local Edgewater businesses by shopping local when looking for Mom, Grandma, and the other mothers in your life.

Gifts, gift cards, experiences, brunch, dinner, dessert, you name it.

We've got a ton of amazing options right here in Edgewater.

Check out our Community Event Calendar packed with Mother's Day events & specials from dozens of Edgewater businesses.

Browse Edgewater Chamber's Membership Directory for shop local inspiration or ideas for your special brunch/dinner with Mom.

Or scroll to the bottom of this newsletter for TONS of amazing Mother's Day offers!

For Properties in the Bryn Mawr / Broadway TIF

Do you own a business or property in the Bryn Mawr Broadway TIF?

If yes, please join Edgewater Chamber of Commerce and Wintrust Bank for a Lunch & Learn session about the City of Chicago’s Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF).

WED 5/6

12:30pm - 2pm

Fried Egg Cafe

1039 W. Bryn Mawr

Registration required

Lunch included

The SBIF application period is open May 1 to May 30 to businesses/properties located in the

Bryn Mawr / Broadway TIF district (map below)

During this session we will watch the City of Chicago's informational webinar on the SBIF (Small Business Improvement Fund) Program. Afterwards, our friends from Wintrust will discuss financing options for businesses participating in the SBIF program.

The SBIF grant is funded by local Tax Increment Financing (TIF) revenue and is made available to business and property owners located in the SBIF‐eligible TIF districts citywide. Grant funds may be used to reimburse up to 90% of pre‐approved construction costs, with a maximum reimbursement of $75,000 for multi‐tenant properties, $150,000 for commercial properties, and $250,000 for industrial properties. These funds can be used for new windows, roofs, doors, HVAC systems, tuckpointing, bathroom remodeling, and more, and the grant does not have to be repaid.

The SBIF program requires that businesses show they have the financing to complete their projects. This can be satisfied by sharing a bank statement or a letter from a bank with a loan commitment. 

You can learn more about the City of Chicago's SBIF program at www.chicago.gov/sbif

This program is intended for business owners, property owners, and property managers in the Bryn Mawr / Broadway TIF only (map above)

If you don't own a business or property in the Bryn Mawr / Broadway TIF, please consider registering BELOW for our Happy Hour Networking event

Summer Networking

Next Week!

Come join Edgewater Chamber of Commerce behind the Dolly Parton mural on Broadway for Happy Hour Networking at The Lytle House.

TUE 5/12

5:30pm to 7:00pm

The Lytle House

5517 N. Broadway

Mix and mingle with the Edgewater business community after hours.

Everybody is invited. Don't forget to bring business cards! 

$10 for Edgewater Chamber Members (*with advance RSVP)

$25 for Non-Members

*members must be logged in for member discount. 

Admission includes beer, wine, and light bites courtesy of Edgewater Chamber

Edgewater Chamber Happy Hour Networking is a great way to meet our local business community. There's no formal program or forced networking. Just a casual hangout over drinks. If you're looking to get your foot in the door with Edgewater Chamber, meet local business owners, managers & employees, meet other entrepreneurs or freelancers, introduce yourself to Edgewater Chamber staff & board, or learn more about the local business climate, this is a great place to start. 

Next month, on a rooftop!

June networking will take us to the best rooftop bar in Edgewater.

WED 6/17

5pm to 7pm

Tesfa Ethiopian Restaurant

5352 N. Broadway

Mix and mingle with the Edgewater business community after hours.

Everybody is invited. Don't forget to bring business cards! 

$10 for Edgewater Chamber Members (*with advance RSVP)

$25 for Non-Members

*members must be logged in to register for discount

Admission includes one drink ticket. 

Additional drinks and food available for purchase! 

Edgewater Chamber Happy Hour Networking is a great way to meet our local business community. There's no formal program or forced networking. Just a casual hangout over drinks. If you're looking to get your foot in the door with Edgewater Chamber, meet local business owners, managers & employees, meet other entrepreneurs or freelancers, introduce yourself to Edgewater Chamber staff & board, or learn more about the local business climate, this is a great place to start. 

Get involved in the event of the summer!

Street Vendor Applications are OPEN!

We are now accepting vendor applications for Edgewater Music Fest 2026!

If you're a restaurant, food truck, artist, maker, artisan, or retailer, now is the time to hop on over to edgewater.org to apply to be part of the coolest street fest on the North Side, taking place AUG 28-30 on Broadway, right in the heart of Edgewater.

All 3 days of the fest we'll have a massive street market with 100+ vendors on one of Chicago's WIDEST streets (100 feet wide, seriously, we measured it). We'll be showcasing tons of awesome local restaurants, artisan goods, souvenirs, apparel and more. Spaces are filling up quickly so don't delay!

Sponsor Edgewater Music Fest

We can't pull off a street festival of this magnitude alone. It takes a lot of support from great community partners and local businesses that see the potential in our local business districts and chamber programming.

If your organization is looking for awesome visibility from 30,000+ attendees, we have several more sponsorship opportunities and activations available including tents, programming areas, beer/liquor sponsorship, and more!

Reach out to us directly at info@edgewater.org to support this awesome independent street fest and support local businesses.

Special Announcements from Edgewater Castle F.C.

2026 Full Club Season Tickets (& support Edgewater Chamber!)

It's time to get out to the football pitch (soccer field) to support our local team!

Edgewater Castle F.C.'s 2026 season starts MAY 16.

Season tickets to the The Rooks' Men's and Women's teams at Winnemac Stadium (5105 N Leavitt St - behind Amundson High School) start at just $60 for adults and $30 for kids.

We have a VERY special promotion running this season with Edgewater Castle. Use our affiliate link to purchase tickets and a portion of your purchase supports Edgewater Chamber of Commerce!

Mother's Day Promotions

Colvin House

Salon Aken

Cinco de Mayo

Mas Alla Del Sol

Randall's Pub

Other Events & Promotions

Hooked On Fish

Help Hooked On Fish celebrate their 4th anniversary in

Bryn Mawr's Historic District! 

All week long, every purchase—online or in-store—automatically enters you into their daily raffle for fun prizes. Then on Saturday, everyone who placed an order during the week will be entered to win a $100 gift card. 

Edgewater Chamber Elite Sponsors

Edgewater Chamber of Commerce

1210 W. Rosedale Ave.

Chicago, IL 60660

edgewater.org / info@edgewater.org



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