Morgan Park Beverly Hills Business Association

Morgan Park Beverly Hills Business Association The Morgan Park Beverly Hills Business Association (MPBHBA) supports local businesses in the Beverly/Morgan Park neighborhood.

Beverly took home two awards in the Art Institute’s window design contest! The Beverly Professional Building, in partner...
08/28/2026

Beverly took home two awards in the Art Institute’s window design contest! The Beverly Professional Building, in partnership with MPA Arts Educator Lisa Jean Allswede and Morgan Park Academy students, won ‘Most Creative’ for their striking installation. Parent volunteer Erica Twomey accepted the award on her behalf.

Lori Parrett won the Department of Planning & Development Award for her cake display in Cakewalk Chicago’s windows — her third win in a row. Can you spot Bob Ross in the display?

Congrats to both winners, and thanks to everyone who brought their creativity to the project! Displays and the The Art Institute of Chicago Summer Exhibition Willem de Kooning Drawing are up through Sept. 20!

Visit the AIC — https://www.artic.edu/exhibitions/9993/willem-de-kooning-drawing

Come one, come all, to the The 95th Street Farmers Market this Sunday—we’re closing out Black Business Month with love, ...
08/27/2026

Come one, come all, to the The 95th Street Farmers Market this Sunday—we’re closing out Black Business Month with love, community pride, and one final celebration! The August 30 meetup at the market is the culminating event for our black entrepreneurs. We’ve been celebrating Black Business Month in the 19th Ward since 2023. That’s when representatives from MPBHBA, Beverly Area Planning Association, the 95th Street Business Association, and Mount Greenwood Community and Business Association formed the Community Connections Committee to plan programming for our Black-owned businesses.

This Sunday, join us at 1835 W. 95th St. between 8 am and 1 pm for the following market popups:
Sera Dining’s Roman pizzas
Mother Prepper’s tacos and Puerto Rican fare
Be the Village, a local nonprofit serving families in need
Chiro One Wellness Center
Gemini Nails for kids
Pet treats from Kora’s Kitchen
411 Immuni-Tea
Frenzie
Primerica
Jojo’s Syrup
Soul Stretch & Wellness

Get details for Sunday's meetup at https://www.mpbhba.org/event/bbm-farmers-market-2026/

UP IN SMOKE is this Saturday & limited tickets are still available! Up In Smoke is an outdoor music festival featuring 6...
08/26/2026

UP IN SMOKE is this Saturday & limited tickets are still available!

Up In Smoke is an outdoor music festival featuring 6 local bands, plus food and beverages by Americanos on Western Avenue. Tacos, tequila, & tunes, let’s go! 🌮 🍹 🎸

Don’t miss this summer highlight!

🎫 Tickets are available at https://www.upinsmokefest.com/

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the Black Business Month Business Education Panel! We had a wide ranging conversati...
08/24/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the Black Business Month Business Education Panel! We had a wide ranging conversation about the challenges of being a Black business owner, resources and programs that are available, how to use technology responsibly, essential financial and legal paperwork for small business owners, how to take care of oneself as a busy entrepreneur, and so much more. We encourage you to reach out to our panelists to discuss their area of expertise further. Sign up for our newsletter to get the full details! Thanks also to Beverly Bank for hosting us in their community room.

From left to right, Beverly Bank representatives including Stephanie Kendricks and Adam Reyes, Katrice Matthews of Sable Law Group, James Harris of BACP, Kecia Ellis-Bobbitt of Primerica, Darvell Jones of Levraddigans, and Davia Douglas of the MPBHBA.

The Black Business Month Farmers Market Celebration is this Sunday, August 30! Join us from 8 am-1 pm at 1835 W. 95th St. More details at the link in bio!

With Beverly Area Planning Association, 95th Street Business Association, & Mount Greenwood Community and Business Association

Nicky's of Beverly’s Summer Music Series closes out tomorrow night with The Ron Burgandys! Ditch the end of summer blues...
08/21/2026

Nicky's of Beverly’s Summer Music Series closes out tomorrow night with The Ron Burgandys!

Ditch the end of summer blues, grab a lawn chair and your crew, and enjoy the live music, delicious eats, and beverages! The bar is open 4-10 pm & The Ron Burgandys play 6-9 pm 🎶

📍 Nicky’s of Beverly | 10500 S. Western Ave
🎟️ Free & family-friendly | Weather permitting

Registration is open for the Tombstone 5k Walk & Run! Scare up some fun and grab your friends & family for this pre-Hall...
08/20/2026

Registration is open for the Tombstone 5k Walk & Run! Scare up some fun and grab your friends & family for this pre-Halloween run through the historic Mt. Greenwood Cemetery. Costumes are highly encouraged!

Link below or on Running Excels website 🏃‍♀️ 🎃
https://raceroster.com/events/2026/139024/tombstone-5k

We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone to the Business Education Panel this Friday, 8-9:30am, at Beverly Bank! Spot...
08/17/2026

We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone to the Business Education Panel this Friday, 8-9:30am, at Beverly Bank! Spots are still available and an RSVP is required.

Learn more & register at https://villageinthecity.org/black-business-month/

Every August, we celebrate Black Business Month in the 19th Ward by shining a light on the brilliance, resilience, and impact of Black-owned businesses throughout Beverly, Morgan Park, and Mount Greenwood.

Led by the Community Connections Committee, our Black Business Month programming creates intentional spaces for connection, collaboration, and community-building — with events that inspire, support, and empower.

2026 Remaining Lineup
Aug. 21 Business Education Panel
Aug. 30 The 95th Street Farmers Market Celebration

With Beverly Area Planning Association, 95th Street Business Association, & Mount Greenwood Community and Business Association

Chicago Business Affairs and Consumer Protection’s 2025 Small Business Ecosystem Report is now available to download!In ...
08/14/2026

Chicago Business Affairs and Consumer Protection’s 2025 Small Business Ecosystem Report is now available to download!

In late June, the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) gathered the Neighborhood Business Development Centers across the city for ChiBizChat. In addition to program updates and breakout sessions, BACP Chief Small Business Officer Lotika Pai shared insights into the 2025 Small Business Ecosystem Report. The report grew out of roundtable discussions in 2025 and will inform policies and strategies to strengthen business growth in neighborhoods across the city. Download the report at https://simplebooklet.com/2025nbdcsmallbusinessecosystemreport =1

19th Ward Alderman Matt O’Shea was part of the closing panel at ChiBizChat, and he shared great recommendations for new business owners: connect with the alderman’s office early and often in the process of opening a business, be transparent when applying for a business license, and reach out for guidance—to both the alderman’s office and business associations. Thanks to Alderman O’Shea for sharing his insights with the group!

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10827 S. Western Avenue
Chicago, IL
60643

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773.779.2530

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