Northwest Side Community Development Corporation

10/08/2026

Looking for a great local spot to grab a smoothie or wellness boost? 🥤

This Hispanic Heritage Month, meet Eduardo Duarte, the owner behind Total Nutrition on Belmont Ave!

Belmont Cragin is a growing neighborhood, and through our Rooted in Belmont Cragin campaign, we are getting ready to welcome new storefronts to the area. But local Latino-owned staples like Total Nutrition are the strong foundation that makes this community thrive every single day!

Hear directly from Eduardo in the video above on why he loves doing business in Belmont Cragin and what makes our corridor so special.

📍 Stop by and support them: 5550 W Belmont Ave

🔗 Learn more about our local business programs at: tinyurl.com/RootedInBelmontCragin

10/07/2026

No matter where you are in your business journey, Northwest Side CDC is here to help.
Whether you need:
📌 Business advising
📌 Help creating a business plan
📌 Financial guidance
📌 Marketing support
📌 Educational workshops
📌 Referrals to specialized business experts
We'll work with you to identify the resources that best fit your goals.
As a Referral Partner of the Cook County Small Business Source, we're proud to offer our entrepreneurs access to an even broader network of business support.
📩 Reach out to Northwest Side CDC today and let's talk about your business goals.

10/07/2026

If you haven't been to Candela Cuban Café yet, you are missing out! ☕

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we are spotlighting Alfonso Deniz, the owner behind this amazing neighborhood spot on Diversey Ave.

Belmont Cragin is a growing neighborhood, and through our Rooted in Belmont Cragin campaign, we are getting ready to welcome new storefronts to the area. But local Latino-owned staples like Candela Cuban Café are the strong foundation that makes this community thrive every single day!

Hear directly from Alfonso in the video above on why he loves doing business in Belmont Cragin and what makes our corridor so special.

📍 Stop by and support them: 5059 W Diversey Ave | candelacubancafe.com

🔗 Learn more about our local business programs at: tinyurl.com/RootedInBelmontCragin

10/01/2026

Congratulations, Imanol!

Imanol Moreno, one of our Belmont Cragin Ambassadors, has officially joined the Economic Advancement Team as our new Entrepreneurship Program Coordinator. As an Entrepreneurship Program Coordinator, Imanol will be supporting our entrepreneurship programs, events, workshops, and outreach while working closely with our small business owners.

Please join us in congratulating Imanol on this next chapter at Northwest Side CDC.

10/01/2026

When local businesses succeed, our entire community benefits.
That's why Northwest Side CDC continues to expand the resources available to entrepreneurs.
By partnering with the Cook County Source Small Business Source, we're strengthening our ability to connect business owners with even more opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed.
One organization.
More partnerships.
Even greater impact for our small business community.

10/01/2026

Raffy's Giftshop is one of those local gems that makes Belmont Cragin so special! 🎁🎉

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting Rafaela C., the owner behind this wonderful shop on Belmont Ave.

Belmont Cragin is a growing neighborhood, and through our Rooted in Belmont Cragin campaign, we are getting ready to welcome new storefronts to the area. But local Latino-owned staples like Raffy's Giftshop are the strong foundation that makes this community thrive every single day!

Hear directly from Rafaela in the video above on why she loves doing business in Belmont Cragin and what makes our corridor so special.

📍 Stop by and support them: 5359 W Belmont Ave | raffysgiftshop.net
🔗 Learn more about our local business programs at: tinyurl.com/RootedInBelmontCragin

09/29/2026

Always love seeing local business owners thrive right here on the Northwest Side! ✂️🎉

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, meet Sonia Lema, the owner behind Tu Imagen Beauty Salon.

Belmont Cragin is a growing neighborhood, and through our Rooted in Belmont Cragin campaign, we are getting ready to welcome new storefronts to the area. But local Latino-owned staples like Tu Imagen Beauty Salon are the strong foundation that makes this community thrive every single day!

Hear directly from Sonia in the video above on why she loves doing business in Belmont Cragin and what makes our corridor so special.

📍 Stop by and support them: 5147 W Diversey Ave & 5536 W Belmont Ave.

🔗 Learn more about our local business programs at: tinyurl.com/RootedInBelmontCragin

09/28/2026

Business support looks different for everyone.
At Northwest Side CDC, we help entrepreneurs through every stage of business—from developing an idea to expanding an established company.
Now, through our partnership with the Cook County Source, our clients have access to an even larger network of professionals who can provide specialized guidance when needed.
Think of it as adding another group of experts to your business team.
We're here to help you find the right support at the right time.

09/28/2026

Belmont Cragin is PROUDLY home to the largest Latino population in Chicago ! West Fullerton Avenue in Belmont Cragin, alone, generated $181 million in sales- surpassing Little Village. If you're looking to start or grow your business here in Belmont Cragin, apply to be part of our Neighborhood Retail Activation Program and see your dream come to fruition. There are still a couple spots remaining !

Northwest Side CDC is honored to be a part of the Neighborhood Retail Activation Project led by the Chicago Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) under Mayor Brandon Johnson's Build Better Together Initiative 🙌🏼.

By providing in-depth, individualized business development services to entrepreneurs in the program, Northwest Side CDC will support the Belmont Cragin small business community in continuing to build a thriving commercial corridor.

Northwest Side CDC is committed to stewarding development initiatives, with an emphasis on preventing displacement, in Belmont Cragin 🧡.

Interested business and property owners can fill out a form here: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/neighborhoodretailactivationprogram.html

We're excited to work with Chicago Mayor's Office's team, the BACP and our fellow development program partners! Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce