IT’S TIME TO ENJOY EVANSTON.
Enjoy Evanston emerged from the Evanston Thrives Retail Action Plan, which was adopted by the Council in 2023. The process involved thousands of unique voices throughout the community, including business owners, residents, visitors, City staff, and elected officials.
One of the top wish list items we heard from residents and visitors was an easy-to-navigate information hub that listed businesses and offerings in all of our business districts. This reinforced what we heard from local business owners–a place to feature their business and feel connected to the community as a whole.
We listened, we designed, and we coordinated to bring you this platform.
PARTNERS & RESOURCES
We are just one of the many organizations and initiatives working to help Evanston thrive.
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The City of Evanston's economic development mission is to help local businesses grow the Evanston economy as we strive to create the most livable city in America. This is accomplished through building relationships with our local business owners, and economic development partners including our Special Service Areas, the Chamber of Commerce, and merchant district associations.
CLICK HERE to learn more about grants and opportunities available through the Economic Development department
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The Black Business Consortium of Evanston/Northshore (BBCENS) is a group of Black business owners who have agreed to come together to share resources, network, discuss common concerns, and to facilitate support among each other. Also sponsors annual Tour de Noir, a narrated bus tour that highlights Black-owned businesses located in all nine wards of Evanston, and publishes a directory of local Black-owned businesses.
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Evanston ASPA’s mission is to provide resources and support for the local Asian, South Asian, Pacific Islander American community, and increase the visibility and representation of the Asian American diaspora in Evanston’s civic, cultural and community spaces through the arts.
CLICK HERE to learn more!
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Evanston Latino works to strengthen the community, build bridges, and advocate for equity and inclusion for the Latine community in Evanston. We have been meeting since the Spring of 2017 in an attempt to connect with the community. Our group is comprised of various leaders and members of the Latine community who live and or work in Evanston and have a passion for helping this specific underrepresented community.
CLICK HERE to learn more!
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Our legacy businesses have been operating in Evanston for 20+ years and preserve our economic and cultural fabric. Meet the long-standing businesses that have helped keep Evanston unique!
CLICK HERE to learn more!
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Chicago’s North Shore Convention & Visitors Bureau promotes the many destinations across our region. From Evanston to Northbrook, Ravinia to the Baha’i Temple, there are so many places to explore!
CLICK HERE to learn more about the organization and its destinations.
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The Evanston Chamber is a business membership association that supports all of Evanston through programs, events, networking, advocacy, and marketing.
CLICK HERE to learn more and consider becoming a member!
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Evanston Made started as a community arts initiative supported by a volunteer corps advocating for the visibility and awareness of Evanston artists. In 2020, Evanston Made became a 501(c)3 nonprofit membership-based arts organization.
CLICK HERE to learn more and get involved!
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The Evanston Arts Council (EAC) gives financial support to local artists, arts organizations, and local art projects. EAC has 2 grant opportunities: the Special Project Grant and the Cultural Fund Grant
CLICK HERE to learn more about the organization!
