< Previous48 www.evchamber.com Alim Corporation, 820 Davis St., Ste 215 Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 847-2126 Office (312) 282-4249 Mobile mali@aliminsurance.com Evanston’s preferred insurance agent. Personal, Business and Professional Insurance advisors. We represent our clients and work for our clients. Call us today to discuss your insurance and risk management needs. www.aliminsurance.com Business in Evanston Alim Insurance Brokerage, located in Evanston, Illinois, is a leading provider of Property, Casualty, Life, and Health Insurance. Our core belief is to educate everyone we can regarding insurance and help guide them in selecting the product and coverage of their choice. We DO NOT sell insurance. We provide the expertise and guidance needed to help understand Insurance for our clients. Insurance is a promise to pay in the event of a calamity. The best way to understand your coverage is to review the policy by looking at the coverage declaration page, the endorsements adding/changing coverage and exclusions removing coverage. Most individuals don’t review their policy thoroughly. Hence, at the time of a claim feel slighted when an insurance company denies coverage. Therefore, at Alim Insurance we strongly believe that every policy should be tailored to cover the individual or business’ specific needs. We help our clients to review their policies and understand their coverage. For example, most professional liability policies allow for consent to settle. However, if the insured does not consent to settle, each company has different outcomes. We help our clients understand the different outcomes, so they make an informed decision about selecting the correct company to insure their professional practice. Similarly, all property insurance policies have an insurance to value clause. Each insurance company uses a different methodology to calculate the replacement cost value of the property. We help our clients to insure their property correctly by identifying the most accurate replacement cost value and insuring the property to acceptable limit. Preferred Insurance Professionals of Evanston ALIM INSURANCEwww.evchamber.com 49 EVANSTON & CHICAGO 847-733-0933 Lawyers@bsbpc.com BrigitteBell.com BrigitteSchmidtBellPC COLLABORATIVE | PREMARITAL FAMILY | DIVORCE | MEDIATION Strategic support, creative guidance, effective leadership: these are the qualities we offer our clients as they work through their challenges. CONVENIENT EVANSTON OFFICE Business in Evanston Families and relationships are the glue of our Evanston community. We know, however, that they bring not only the joys of togetherness but also the tangles of disagreements and resentments. Brigitte Bell and her fellow professionals, Rita Ghose and Erin Purta, have the skills, training, and compassion to help with the challenges that relationship difficulties present. They are all trained Collaborative attorneys and mediators and handle not only divorces but also premarital agreements, post-marital agreements, never-married agreements, family disagreements around estate-planning and estate-distribution issues, and family reconfigurations. That is to say, they help families and people listen to each other, hear each other’s concerns, and work together to finding solutions, regardless of the context. Brigitte, Rita, and Erin between them have a wealth of experience helping families avoid the trauma of court by focusing on the benefits of mediation and the Collaborative process: empowerment, problem solving, confidentiality, and control over timing and process. The setting–their top floor corner conference room at 500 Davis Street (corner of Hinman), with lots of sky and lake and view in two directions- -provides a tranquil counterpoint to the difficult conversations that take place there. The staff–Gabi and Laura and Katie–are always ready to be helpful to make sure that meetings and calls happen on schedule and go as smoothly as possible. If you’re lucky and your relationships work and your family is in tact, then you don’t need our help. But if things are sticky and you’d like a safe place to talk about them, come see us and we’ll figure out how we can help you. Brigitte Schmidt Bell, Rita Ghose, and Erin Purta Brigitte Schmidt Bell, P.C. 500 Davis Street - Suite 1006 Evanston, IL 60201 847-733-0933 lawyers@bsbpc.com www.brigittebell.com Collaborative Attorneys and Mediators BRIGITTE SCHMIDT BELL, P.C.50 www.evchamber.com Proud to be an Evanston woman-owned business for over 30 years. Marketing Branding Lead Generation Print & Web Design Check out our Creative’s Guide to Evanston! www.neigerdesign.com/guide Brands that stand out. Results that stand up. info@neigerdesign.com neigerdesign.com Business in Evanston Carol Neiger is the founder and owner of NeigerDesign, a full-service strategic marketing, branding and design agency. Celebrating 30+ years of business in Evanston, she shares her experience with us. What is your approach at NeigerDesign? Our job is to make the complex, simple. No matter how often the technology changes, our objective stays the same – uncover clients’ unique stories, frame their challenges, craft a plan that inspires audiences, and respond to the results. What are 3 of your top marketing tips? 1. Understand your differentiators – Take a hard look at what makes your brand unique. Use that to position your company in a targeted niche. The more niche, the better. 2. Help your audience find you with inbound marketing - It’s never been more difficult for brands to win trust. Take the time to empathize with your audience – understand their needs and motivations – and create helpful content that answers their questions. Helping people do their jobs better is really what powers lead generation today. 3. Collaborate with people your audience respects – You probably know a few experts in your industry. Start in-house and then move out to strong independent authorities. Creating content together to tell your story builds credibility. What do you love about Evanston? It’s a truly inspiring and unique place. My team actually developed a digital Creative’s Guide to Evanston with a curation of our favorite spots. You can explore it on our website. To learn more, visit their website at neigerdesign.com 30 Years of Marketing and Design in Evanston NEIGER DESIGNwww.evchamber.com 51 Business in Evanston52 www.evchamber.com Business in Evanston MULTILINGUAL CONNECTIONS Linguistics & Translation Services Are you reaching your multilingual audiences? One in five US residents speaks a language other than English at home, and in Chicago, over 30% of residents do not speak English as their first language. The most common languages spoken in the Chicago area, other than English, include Spanish, Chinese (both Mandarin and Cantonese), Polish, Arabic, Tagalog and Hindi. Whether your brand is local, national, or global, you could be missing out on potential customers if you limit your marketing strategies to English. Luckily, we’re here to help you navigate the cultural and linguistic nuances of your multilingual audience! Here are a few tips for successful multilingual marketing: 1. Get your marketing materials professionally translated to ensure your message resonates with your multilingual audience. These assets can include product/service descriptions, website content, online advertising, brochures, and more. 2. Give thought to the nuances of language across regions and dialects when you write your materials. For example, if you’re marketing to Spanish speakers in Chicago, the content would be very different than if you’re marketing to Spanish speakers in Madrid, Spain. You need to make sure your communication is culturally appropriate across different contexts. 3. Take time to build a relationship with your multilingual audience. By translating your marketing campaigns into different languages, you build trust, credibility, and connections – and you demonstrate to multilingual consumers that you’re committed to investing in them. At Multilingual Connections, we can help you understand, engage, and grow your multilingual audience. Reach out to us to discuss your next marketing translation project! Jill Kushner Bishop, Founder & CEO of Multilingual Connectionswww.evchamber.com 53 Business in Evanston 8 7 1 5 3 5 2 4 2 9 6 CHICAGO AVE HOWARD ST HOWARD ST OAKTON ST OAKTON ST MAIN ST MAIN ST DEMPSTER ST CHURCH ST EMERSON ST EMERSON ST NOYES ST GREEN BAY RD Prairie Ave Stewart Ave Poplar Ave LINCOLN STCENTRAL ST CENTRAL ST ELGIN RD SHERIDAN RD RIDGE AVE RIDGE AVE ISABELLA ST ISABELLA ST DEMPSTER ST OAKTON ST Brummel St Brummel St Case St Case Pl Mulford St Mulford St Mulford St Autobarn Pl Dobson St Dobson St Harvard Ter Hull Ter Austin St Kirk St Keeney St Keeney StWarren StSeward St Madison Pl Keeney St Kedzie St Cleveland St Cleveland St Greenleaf St Greenwood St Lyons St Lyons St Lyons St Clark St University Pl Davis St Simpson St Simpson St Bridge St Simpson St Leonard Pl Ga ield Pl Library PlGarrett Pl Dartmouth Pl Milburn St Milburn Pk Ridge Ter Clinton Pl Monticello Pl Ingleside Pl Sheridan Pl Lakeside Ct Ingleside Pk Roslyn Ter Colfax St Grant St Grant St Grant St Haven St Tech Dr Northwestern Pl Garnett Pl Hamlin St Foster St Leon Pl Foster St Payne St Payne St Payne St Calvin Cir Knox Cir Woodland Rd Normandy Pl Noyes St Wade Ct Foster St Greenleaf St Greenleaf St Hamilton St Burnham Pl Washington St Wilder St Thelin Ct Lake St Grove St Dryden Pl Elinor Pl Crain St Cro Ln St Mark’s Ct Crain St Nathaniel PlBradley Pl Washington St Washington St Madison St Lee St Lee St Lee St Monroe St Reba Pl Seward St Seward St South Blvd South Blvd South Blvd Brown Ave Hartrey AveHartrey Ave Hartrey Ave Hartrey Ave Laurel Ave Lemar Ave Leland Ave Pitner Ave Pitner Ave Fowler Ave Pitner Ave Fowler Ave McDaniel Ave McDaniel Ave NORTH SHORE CHANNEL VILLAGE OF WILMETTE CITY OF CHICAGO VILLAGE OF SKOKIE Grey Ave Brown Ave Grey Ave Grey Ave Richmond Ave Darrow Ave Dewey Ave Dewey Ave Florence Ave Ashland Ave Wesley Ave Wesley Ave Wesley Ave Wesley AveWesley Ave Wesley Av Ridge Ct Ashland Ave Florence Ave Dewey Ave Dewey Ave Darrow Ave Barton AveBarton Ave St Francis Hospital DODGE AVE DODGE AVE McCORMICK BLVDMcCORMICK BLVD McDANIEL AVE CENTRAL PARK AVE McDANIEL AVE DODGE AVE ASBURY AVE ASBURY AVE ASBURY AVE Clyde Ave Callan Ave Custer Ave Sherman Ave Sherman Ave CHICAGO AVE SHERIDAN RD Elmwood Ave Elmwood Ave Maple AveMaple Ave Maple Ave Pratt Ct Noyes Ct Girard Ave Bryant Ave Asbury Ave Hampton Pky Garrison Ave Euclid Park Pl Oak Ave Oak Ave Oak Av Hinman Ave Judson Ave Forest Ave Forest Ave Sherman Pl Forest Ave Forest Ave Judson Ave Hinman Ave Judson Ave Hinman Ave Custer Ave Callan Ave Brown Ave Grey Ave Brown Ave Darrow Ave Darrow Ave Brown Ave Grey Ave Grey Ave Hovland Ct Ashland Ave Ashland Ave Jackson Ave Lake St Lake St Greenwood St Greenwood St CHURCH ST DAVIS ST Grove St Clark St SHERIDAN RD Sherman Ave Sherman Ave Orrington Ave Campus Dr Arts Circle Dr Campus Dr Benson Ave Elgin Rd East Railroad Ave RIDGE AVE RIDGE AVE RIDGE AVE NorthShore Hospital McCORMICK BLVD Rosalie St Harrison Colfax Ter Chancellor St Chancellor St Livingston St Park Pl Hartzell St Lincoln St Colfax St Colfax St Harrison St Thayer St Park Pl Hartzell St Thayer St Livingston St Jenks St Ashland Ave Broadway Ave Walnut Ave Elm Av Pioneer Rd Grey Ave Bennett Ave Ridgeway Ave Lawndale Ave Marcy Ave Marcy Av Bennett Ave Hawthorne Ln Martha Ln Ewing Ave Ewing Ave Lawndale Ave Highland Ave Reese Ave Hurd Ave Lincolnwood Dr Lincolnwood Dr Forestview Rd Woodbine Ave Eastwood Ave Jackson Ave Evanston Township High School Northwestern University Evanston Business Organizations Like many cities, Evanston has a large, central downtown business district and smaller business districts that bring services, retail and entertainment to residential neighborhoods. Although the types of businesses may have changed over the past century, each district is unique and reflects the character of the surrounding area. Some districts include scores of businesses others have just a dozen or so. Regardless of their size or what they offer, the neighborhood business districts are integral to the overall economic health of Evanston. Evanston’s business districts feel right at home in its neighborhoods 1. Downtown Downtown Evanston is a dynamic city center that is home to more than 100 dining options—something for every palate and budget. Here you will discover a mix of local boutiques and big-name brands that make an ideal shopper’s paradise. 2. Central Street Central Street, with its easy walkability, has its own “village” feel and is host to a wide selection of small locally owned shops, as well as being near Northwestern’s Ryan Field and Welsh-Ryan Arena. 3. Hills Arts This area located west of Green Bay Road is comprised of redesigned warehouses, factories and other buildings house arts-related and high-tech enterprises. 4. Noyes Street Surrounded by single-family homes, the neighborhood is home to the Noyes Cultural Arts Center and a mix of shops and restaurants serving neighborhood residents, as well as Northwestern students and staff. 5. Central Evanston The area around Church Street and Dodge Avenue features a variety of shops and neighborhood services that thrive off the neighborhood’s close proximity to the students and families at Evanston Township High School. 6. West Village/West End Evanston’s West Village includes a collection of businesses focused on recreation, wellness, and the arts. The recently renovated Evanston Plaza shopping center includes the Valli Produce grocery store, as well as Dance Center Evanston. 7. Main-Dempster Mile Anchored by two CTA purple line stops and the Main Street METRA station, you don’t need a car to experience a variety of unique independent shops and restaurants, and other small businesses 8. Howard Street Anchored on the east by the Howard Street CTA station and stretching west to Ridge Ave., the Howard St. commercial corridor forms Evanston’s southern border with the City of Chicago and contains an eclectic mix of celebrated local businesses. 9. Southwest Evanston The three shopping centers of southwest Evanston feature convenient parking and national brands, including Target, Best Buy, PetSmart, Sam’s Club, Aldi, Marshall’s and Home Depot. Sources: evanstonedge.com/evanston-business-districts, City of Evanston Economic Development Department 6 5 5 3 2 2 4 1 7 8 954 www.evchamber.com Apparel, accessories and gift for everyone including the new baby 2112 Central St. Evanston, IL 60201 847-905-0947 notice.shop Business in Evanston Central Street Association Discover the charming north Evanston business district of Central Street! Extending west from NU’s Ryan Field, and dotted with unique, independently owned gifts, clothing, toys, books, and flower shops, Central Street exudes a nostalgic small town energy. From restaurants and bakeries to dance and yoga studios, from hair and nail salons to car repair and investment services, it has often been said, “If you can’t find it on Central Street, you probably don’t need it!” Home to the Evanston Art Center on the east end, and the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian on the west, there is so much to explore! Central Street even has its own Post Office and branch of the Evanston Public Library, located across the street from Independence Park. Looking for an exceptional shopping experience? Visit Stella, located in the quaint and charming shopping district along Central Street in North Evanston. This warm and attractive boutique presents shoppers with an eclectic assortment of clothing and jewelry perfect for the “funky mama” of any age. Stella is also jammed packed with gifts, personal accessories, home décor items, and an abundance of other treasures from artists locally and around the world. Rachel, who’s owned Stella since 2002, takes special care in hand picking just the right blend of merchandise to create the store’s special and unique atmosphere. She strives to give her customers a good reason to buy. Stella’s offering always changes. Instead of buying deep, she buys broad resulting in a constant flow of new items. “I work really hard to find beautiful and fabulous things that won’t break the bank,” she notes. The store has become more than just a boutique but a feel-good, social gathering place where valued customers come to visit, pass business cards, and chat away. Stella is always a warm and welcoming shopping adventure. Come see for yourself and discover why so many Stella customers come back again and again. Stella Monday – Friday 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday Noon to 5 pmHost to annual events like spring’s Art Walk and Garden Fair, summer’s Sidewalk Sale, and other special shopping events throughout the year, Central Street is a bustling community with small town charm. Want to see more before you stop by? Visit www.centralstreet-evanston.com STELLA 2116 Central Street, Evanston www.stellaevanston.com 847.864.5565 Clothing - Jewelery - Home & Giftswww.evchamber.com 55 GET TO KNOW DOWNTOWN EVANSTON! DOWNTOWN EVANSTON IS THE NON-PROFIT BUSINESS ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES SPECIAL SERVICES TO THE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT MARKETING & ADVERTISING DOWNTOWNEVANSTON.ORG MAINTENANCE & DECOR SPECIAL EVENTSBUSINESS SUPPORT Business in Evanston Downtown Evanston is a 501(c)(6) non-profit corporation that provides special services for the downtown business district including marketing and promotions, special events, landscaping and garbage removal and business retention and attraction. Physical maintenance is a key responsibility, including supervision of sidewalk cleaning, trash collection, litter removal, landscaping maintenance and seasonal plantings. During the holiday season, Downtown Evanston provides festive decorations on downtown streetlights. Downtown Evanston coordinates and markets several annual events including Thursday Night Live summer concert series, Sidewalk Sale, Evanston Oktoberfest – a craft beer and food fest – and the Holiday Tree Lighting, among others to provide activities for residents and attract new visitors to downtown Evanston. Downtown Evanston works with all businesses in the downtown Evanston district whether it is a local shop, restaurant, fitness studio, national retailer, spa or salon, entertainment venue, medical practice and more. Sign up for our newsletter at downtownevanston.org and follow us on Instagram or Facebook @downtownevanston for daily updates! Downton Evanston DOWNTOWN EVANSTON56 www.evchamber.com Business in Evanston Howard Street Association The Howard St business district is Evanston’s newest and most vibrant! In the last seven years 17 new businesses and property owners have joined long time business neighbors between the 300 block and 800 blocks of Howard Street! That’s a pretty amazing dynamic. The businesses have joined forces and created the Howard Street Business Association, HSBA. Members are truly a beautiful mix of people providing great food, entertainment, services, beauty, culture, physical fitness, animal health - All things that make Evanston, South Evanston and especially Howard Street, that Great Street!www.evchamber.com 57 Membership Directory @Properties 847.763.0200 1821 Benson Ave., Evanston IL 60201 www.atproperties.com 22nd Century Media LLC 847.272.4565 60 Revere Dr., Ste. 888, Northbrook IL 60062 www.22ndcenturymedia.com 3rd Tower Illustration 847.651.7161 2457 Prairie Ave., Unit #1D, Evanston IL 60201 www.peterillustrator.com 415 Premier Apartments 847.866.2802 415 Howard St., Evanston IL 60202 camapts.com/Community/415PremierApartments.aspx 818 Coworking 847.796.0818 818 Lake St., Evanston IL 60201 www.818coworking.com 93energy 773.797.4471 4517 Oakton St., Skokie IL 60076 www.93energy.com A Wondrous Affair 847.441.9166 277 Poplar St., Winnetka IL 60093 www.awondrousaffair.com Accounting Concepts 847.733.1040 2550 Crawford Ave., Ste. 6, Evanston IL 60201 www.theaccountingconcepts.com Acquirent, LLC 877.348.9043 1603 Orrington Ave., 5th Fl., Evanston IL 60201 www.acquirent.com Across the Table 224.307.4236 1555 Sherman Ave., Ste. 107, Evanston IL 60201 www.acrossthetable.org Acu Design Health 847.868.0408 1609 Sherman Ave., Ste. 208, Evanston IL 60201 www.acudesignhealth.com Adas / Spatz Properties 847.864.3100 1216 Main St., Evanston IL 60202 www.spaceevanston.com Aim & Ailie Hair Boutique 847.424.9494 2907 Central St., Evanston IL 60201 aimandailie.com Albion Evanston 224.300.7900 1500 Sherman Ave., Evanston IL 60201 albionevanston.com Alden Estates of Evanston 847.328.6000 2520 Gross Point Rd., Evanston IL 60201 www.AldenEstatesofEvanston.com Aligned Modern Health 847.728.5433 910 Davis St., Evanston IL 60201 alignedmodernhealth.com Alim Insurance Brokerage 847.847.2126 820 W. Davis St., Ste. 215, Evanston IL 60201 www.aliminsurance.com Allegra | Marketing | Print | Signs 847.864.9797 1255 Hartrey Ave., Evanston IL 60202 www.allegraevanston.com Alley Gallery 847.475.1535 1712 Sherman Ave., #2, Evanston IL 60201 thealleygallery.com All-Out Sports Marketing and Management 847.677.0542 7369 N. East Prairie Rd., Lincolnwood IL 60712 www.alloutsportsmkt.com Amdur Productions, Inc 847.926.4300 2115 Green Bay Rd., Highland Park IL 60035 www.amdurproductions.com American Taxi Dispatch, Inc 847.259.1555 x291 834 E. Rand Rd., Ste. 9, Mount Prospect IL 60056 www.americantaxi.com American Vintage Home 847.213.9743 1523 Payne St., Evanston IL 60201 www.americanvintagehome.com AMITA Health St. Francis Evanston 847.316.4000 355 Ridge Ave., Evanston IL 60202 www.AMITAhealth.org AMLI Evanston 847.440.9966 737 Chicago Ave., Evanston IL 60202 www.amlievanston.com Apartment People Realty 847.733.8800 619 Grove St., Evanston IL 60201 www.apartmentpeople.com Art Encounter 847.328.9222 927 Noyes St., Evanston IL 60201 www.artencounter.org Artem Pop Up Gallery, Inc 847.859.6150 1627 Sherman Ave., Evanston IL 60201 www.artempopupgallery.com Artful Smiles Dental Studio 847.905.0790 739 Chicago Ave., Evanston IL 60202 Artfuldental.com AsaPro, LLC 847.423.8580 822 Colfax St., Evanston IL 60201 www.AsaPro-line.com Membership Directory see ad Pg 48 see ad Pg 1 see ad Pg 28Next >