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Breakfast Networking in an historic lakefront mansion? Yes please!
THU 4/16
9am to 10:30am
Colvin House
5940 N. Sheridan Road
Admission includes coffee and light bites courtesy of Colvin House.
Attendees will be welcome to linger and work from Colvin House after the event ends. How cool is that?
FREE for Edgewater Chamber members (*with advance RSVP)
$10 for non-members.
*members must be logged in for member discount.
Please note: there is no parking on site at Colvin House. We recommend public transit, walking, ride share, bike, longboard, etc. If you must drive, there is limited street parking and some metered parking west of the venue, closer to Broadway & Thorndale.
Edgewater Chamber's Breakfast Networking events are the perfect way to start off your day before heading into the office. Casual morning networking sessions over coffee and light bites with short introductions for all attendees, and sometimes a brief presentation from Edgewater Chamber.
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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.
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SummerTimeChi is just around the corner!
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.
| Mark your calendars: Edgewater Sidewalk Sale |
Join Edgewater Chamber of Commerce for the Edgewater Sidewalk Sale
SAT 6/6
9am-5pm
Rain or shine
Dozens of locations
Come stroll around the coolest and thriftiest neighborhood on the north side with friends, neighbors, and visitors during the Edgewater Sidewalk Sale.
Dozens of retail stores, shops, and cafes will be open with special discounts and deals. Hunt for treasures, unique gifts, or that one elusive item you’ve always been searching for.
Edgewater Chamber hosts this event on the SAME DAY at the SAME TIME as the legendary Edgewater Yard Sale so you can hit everything on one day. It’s a spectacle you won’t want to miss.
Edgewater Sidewalk Sale is a rain or shine event. Business participation adheres to their business hours and may not align with the 9-5PM program.
The full list of participating locations will be announced in late May.
EDGEWATER BUSINESSES:
Sign up your business to participate in Edgewater Sidewalk Sale!
All retail establishments (stores, restaurants, cafes, etc.) located within Edgewater Community Area (north of Foster, east of Metra tracks, south of Devon, including businesses on Devon) are eligible to participate as part of Edgewater.
(Yes, this does include parts of Andersonville!)
| 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!
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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!
| Summer is just around the corner | |
Edgewater Monday Market: Vendor Applications Open
Vendor applications for Edgewater Monday Market
(our summer outdoor farmers market) are now live at edgewater.org!
We can't wait to see you every Monday from 3pm-7pm starting
MON 6/1 at the corner of Broadway & Thorndale.
If you're a farmer or food vendor, make sure to get those applications in early this year, as we're expecting to have more applications than slots available.
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Not a farmer or food vendor and want to get involved in Edgewater Monday Market?
Check out our sponsorship opportunities.
| It's a great time to become a member | |
Hey Edgewater businesses, vendors, and entrepreneurs:
The best time to become a member of Edgewater Chamber?
It's RIGHT NOW!
We've got so many huge things on the radar for 2026 that make joining our chamber worth your investment:
Year #2 of Edgewater Music Fest,
The largest indoor market on the North Side,
Tons of networking events,
Edgewater Monday Market (starting in June),
A brand new print Community Guide & Directory,
North Side Restaurant Week,
Edgewater Sidewalk Sale,
The return of the "EdgeCard" discount program,
and more!
Edgewater Chamber membership starts at just $200/year for small businesses ($150/year for not-for-profits)
Chamber members receive free or discounted registration to events, heavily discounted vendor fees, inclusion in our business directory, eligibility to sponsor "Cooler Near The Lake" street banners, access to our members portal, events calendar, job posting board, and more!
Come get involved and see why the number of Edgewater Chamber members has DOUBLED in the last 18 months.
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