Six Corners Association Board Meeting Minutes
An Iconic retail destination
175+ businesses choose Six Corners because of the daily visibility to 90,000 cars, extensive small business grants topping $3.5m, and an active SSA serving our business community.
Portage Park has been named one of Chicago’s Best Neighborhoods and Six Corners sits at the epicenter of that economic growth. With nearly 50 new businesses since 2013, our commercial district is attracting business owners from the city over with large and small redevelopment opportunity, TIF funding, $150,000 build out grants for small businesses, a $20 million streetscape improvement and sidewalk beautification project as well as an area maintenance program for businesses.
SIX CORNERS MASTER PLAN
The Six Corners Master Plan was adopted by the City of Chicago's Department of Planning and Development in 2013. To learn more about opening a business at Six Corners, please view our 6C Master Plan, view our currently available spaces, and contact us to schedule a tour and site visit catered to your needs.
PEDESTRIAN STREET DESIGNATION
Six Corners has Pedestrian Street designation which affects window displays, coverings, and signage requirements. Please read the following ordinance for more information.
SBIF GRANTS
The City of Chicago’s SBIF grant uses local Tax Increment Financing (TIF) revenues to reimburse eligible applicants for repairing or rehabilitating their facilities within specific TIF districts, up to $150,000 per property. Click here to learn more.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR BUSINESS OWNERS
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Looking for free legal assistance for your small business? Attend one of these Free Legal Clinics offered by The Law Project and the City of Chicago’s Neighborhood Business Development Centers.
The Law Project of the Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights provides free legal assistance, education and training to community based nonprofit organizations, low/moderate income entrepreneurs and low-income first time homebuyers. To learn more about The Law Project or apply for legal assistance visit www.thelawproject.org or contact us at tlp@thelawproject.org or 312-939-3638.
INNOVATION CENTERS
ACCESS TO CAPITAL