January 14, 2026

Networking Season is in full swing

Next Week

The first networking event of 2026 at one of the North Side's

most legendary pubs with not one, but THREE local chambers!

WED 1/21

5:30-7pm

HOPLEAF

5148 N. Clark Street

Join Andersonville, Edgewater, and Uptown chambers of commerce for a fun evening of casual business networking. Meet your neighbors and build your network across neighborhood boundaries.

Next Month

Oh yes. It's time to get Beard-y

Happy Hour Networking at BEARD & BELLY

WED 2/18

5:00pm to 7:00pm

Beard & Belly

6157 N. Broadway

Mix and mingle with the Edgewater business community after hours.

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

No formal program. No announcements. No forced infomercials or speed-dating. Just good times over drinks.

Great for business owners, managers, employees, freelancers, entrepreneurs, potential members, clients, service providers, job seekers, and neighbors.

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

$25 for Non-Members

Admission includes one drink ticket.

Additional drinks and food available for purchase!

*members must be logged in to register for free.

For those who prefer more structured speed networking

NorthSide Networking

Expand your network at this multi-chamber event!

Registration includes: Open Networking - Mini Introductions - Speed Networking - Lunch - Raffle Prizes

11:00 to 11:15 - Open Networking

11:15 to 11:30 - Mini Introductions & Instructions

11:30 to 12:20 - Speed Networking

12:20 to 1 - Lunch, Announcements, Raffle Drawing & Open Networking

WED 1/28

11am to 1pm

Hon Kee BBQ & Seafood

5009 N. Winthrop Ave.

Chicago, IL 60640

Sign Up Your Business

Attention: Schools, Camps, Tutors, Childcare, After School Programs, Sports Leagues, Not-for-Profits and more:

Summer 2026 is just around the corner Edgewater Chamber is hosting a free

Kids Activity Open House to showcase the best activities, classes, camps, and programs for kids ages 0-17.

SAT 2/28

10am-2pm

Broadway Armory

(5917 N. Broadway)

Over 25 different organizations will be on site in the 2nd floor ballroom at Broadway Armory from 10am-2pm to showcase their offerings. This is a fantastic opportunity for parents and kids to meet, greet and register with awesome organizations from all over Edgewater and the surrounding area.

SIGN YOUR BUSINESS UP TO PARTICIPATE NOW

Deadline to sign up is FRI 2/13 @ 5pm

Click here for more information and to sign up your organization

Edgewater Indoor Market

The first Edgewater Indoor Market of 2026 is in the books

and it was an instant classic!

Thank you for coming out and supporting small business this past weekend.

Over 2,500 hundred shoppers came through Broadway Armory.

Our 70+ vendors had a blast.

The limited edition tote bags from Anchorfish Printing were GONE in about 25 minutes. The smells were amazing. The samples were tasty. The vibes were off the charts!

Please keep in mind we're taking the next two Saturdays off.

Next Edgewater Indoor Market will be SAT 1/31. Same place, same time.

Many of the same vendors, but also some new ones.

Can't wait to see you at one (or all) of the upcoming markets:

Community Events & Announcements

Igor Does My Bike 2nd Anniversary Party

Join Igor on Sunday, Feb 1 for his 2nd Anniversary Party

FREE and open to the public, plus they're celebrating with some pretty great deals.

Drop in for an hour or stay all day!

Party Schedule:

10am Coffee & Pastries

11am Kids Crafts & Storytime

12pm Taco Truck: Free Tacos for the first 40 people!

2pm Fix-a-Flat Class

3pm Free Raffle

5pm Live Music: The Bootleggers

6pm Pizza & Dancing

Anniversary Specials (Feb 1 only):

50% off merch

20% off accessories

15% off used bikes

10% off new bikes

$20 off tune-ups (Feb 1 drop-off only)

Bring the kids, bring your friends, bring your bike—let’s celebrate 2 years of community.

Beard & Belly + HoneyPie

Beard & Belly Book Club

Dolly Day at Beard & Belly

In honor of the Queen of Country's 80th birthday, join Beard & Belly for an all day celebration including:

Featuring free Dolly Parton trivia by Stewpendous Productions :~) plus prizes! 11am-1pm, seating @ 10:30am
Screening 9-5 at 3pm
Dolly Drag with Mini Pearl Necklace at 7:30pm
Nashville inspired food & drink specials
Come dressed as Dolly! Best dressed at the drag show wins a prize

Families Together Cooperative Nursery School

Come see why Families Together is A Preschool Where Play Matters!

Open Houses will be held Saturday, January 24 and Saturday, February 21 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Bring the whole family to play in the classrooms; learn about their play-based, emergent curriculum; get to know their families and teachers; and get a “feel” for the school!

Applications for new families are due March 1. Apply online at www.ftcns.org.