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    Evanston Latinx Business Alliance

    Alianza de Negocios Latinx en Evanston

  • ABOUT ELBA

    Advocate. Promote. Advance.

    The Evanston Latinx Business Alliance started in December 2016, when a small group of Latinx business owners came together with the intention to create a marketing collaboration, and a space to advocate, promote and advance the growth of Evanston Latinx businesses.

     

    Our immediate goals as a group are to:

     

    - Enhance visibility of Latinx businesses in Evanston

    - Provide networking opportunities

    - Mentorship

    - Provide informational resources for existing and future Latinx businesses

     

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    La Alianza de Negocios Latinxs en Evanston se creo en diciembre del 2016, cuando un pequeño grupo de negocios Latinxs se junto con la intención de crear una colaboración de marketing, y un plataforma para abogar, promover y avanzar el crecimiento de los negocios Latinxs en Evanston.

     

    Nuestras metas inmediatas como grupo son:

     

    - Mejorar la visibilidad de los negocios Latinxs en Evanston

    - Ofrecer oportunidades de networking

    - Mentoría

    - Proporcianar recursos informativos para negocios Latinxs extistentes y futuros en Evanston

     

     

     

  • HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION

    ¡Fiesta en Evanston!

    General Public Information/ Información General Para el Público

    The City of Evanston, Ridgeville Park District, and the Evanston, Latinx Business Alliance are joined forces to bring our first edition of ¡Fiesta! to kick-off the Hispanic Heritage Month.

     

    This was a family event to showcase Latinx-owned businesses. Thanks to all who participated and attended the event!

     

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    La Ciudad de Evanston, Ridgeville Park Dsitrict, y la Alianza de Negocios Latinx en Evanston unieron fuerzas para traerles la primera edición de ¡Fiesta! un evento para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana

     

    Este fue un evento familiar para dar visibilidad a los negocios Latinx. Gracias a todos aquellos que participaron y acompañaron.

     

  • CALENDAR OF EVENTS

    Join Us!

    Tacos & Beer Social: A Cinco de Mayo Celebration

    Thursday, May 3, 2018

    5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

    Sketchbook Brewing Co.

    821 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL 60202

    Description: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo, mingle with local business owners and professionals, and enjoy delicious tacos from Amanecer tacos and beer from Sketchbook! Your ticket includes food and two beer. All proceeds will go towards ELBA's annual ¡Fiesta! community event during Hispanic Heritage Month.

  • BUSINESS DIRECTORY

    Go Local!

    ARTS, CULTURE, AND ENTERTAINMENT

    Alfonso "Piloto" Nieves - ANR Studios

    alfonsonievesruiz@gmail.com

    www.anrstudios.com

    Description: Local artist

     

    Evanston Woman Magazine

    www.evanstonwoman.com

    Description: Local magazine that highlights nonprofit organizations and small businesses, especially women owned businesses.

    BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS

    Armando's Masonry

    (773) 971-3646

    827 Hartrey Avenue, Evanston, IL

    armandorico7@gmail.com

    Description: Mansory work

     

    Your Home Projects, Inc.

    (847) 456-2732

    Evanston, IL

    edcanchola@gmail.com

    www.yourhomeprojects.com

    Description: Flooring services

     

    I'Art Painting

    (773) 727-4134
    823 Seward Street, Evanston, IL 60202

    edsalazar11@gmail.com

    Description: Commercial and residential painting

     

    Vinthaus Painting and Renovation

    (773) 419-2972

    Evanston, IL
    www.vinthaus.com

    Description: Specializes in painting and renovation of vintage houses

    BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

    Carlos A. Saavedra, P.C. Attorney at Law

    (847) 491-9690

    1007 Church Street, Suite 101, Evanston, IL

    www.caspclaw.com

    Description: His areas of legal practice include business formation; business transactions; tax return preparation, tax audits and tax collection; real estate transactions; estate planning; decedent’s estates; guardianship; and not-for-profit organizations

     

    Central Shoe Repair

    (847)869-6659

    1917 Central St, Evanston, Il 60201
    thecentralshoerepair.com
    Description: Central Shoe Repair is Evanston's one stop shop for all of your repairing needs. We offer an array of services that include men and women shoe repairs, sporting equipment repairs, as well as repair services on many other leather goods. Although new to Evanston and the surrounding suburb communities, we have employed shoe artists with over 30 years of quality shoe repair experience and associates with extensive knowledge in the profession. Here at Central Shoe Repair, we take pride in the quality of our services and we promise to always help you step with your best foot forward.

     

    Davis Street Shoe & Luggage

    (847) 864-0620

    1608 Maple Ave, Evanston, IL 60201

    Description: Shoe, luggage, and other leather goods repair shop and retail.​

      

    Diana Gran Photography

    www.dianagranphotography.com

    Description: Newborn photography

    FOOD & BEVERAGE

    Amanecer Taco Shop

    (847) 644-3575

    512 Main Street, Evanston, IL

    www.amanecertacos.com

    Description: Texas-style breakfast tacos

     

    Chef's Station

    (847) 570-9821

    915 Davis St, Evanston, IL

    www.chefs-station.com

     

    Cocina Azteca

    (773) 677-8227

    Evanston Farmers Market

    ineztorres2004@yahoo.com

    www.facebook.com/cocinaaztecaevanston

    Description: Cocina Azteca prepares traditional Mexican food for catering and local farmers markets

     

    El Pueblito Mexican Grill #2

    Phone: (847) 328-4611

    1805 Howard St, Evanston, IL

    www.elpueblitomexicangrill2.com 

     

    FRÍO Gelato
    (847) 868-8767

    517 Dempster St, Evanston, IL

    www.friogelato.com

     

    La Cocinita

    (847) 332-1625

    1625 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL

    www.lacocinitarestaurant.com

    Description: Venezuelan and Latin American street gourmet food.

     

    Ovo Frito Café

    (847) 859-6966

    1936 Maple Ave, Evanston, IL

    Description: Breakfast and lunch restaurant.
     

    Sketchbook Brewing

    (847) 859-9051

    821 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL

    www.sketchbookbrewing.com

    Description: Brewery and tap room.

     

    Sweet Temptations Bake Shop

    (847) 859-6392

    607 Howard St, Evanston, IL

    Description: Bakery

     

    That Little Mexican Café

    (847) 905-1550

    1010 Church St, Evanston, IL
    www.tlmcafe.com

     

    The Supreme Burrito #1

    Phone: (847) 733-2927

    843 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL 60202


    Tomate Fresh Kitchen

    Phone: (847) 905-0194

    914 Noyes St, Evanston, IL 60201

    www.tomatefreshkitchen.net

    EDUCATION

    Comité Asesor Latino de ETHS

    www.facebook.com/comiteasesorlatino.eths

    Description: Latino parent advisory committee for ETHS

     

    Human Success Factors
    847-877-9699

    Evanston, IL

    www.facebook.com/Dori.Mendoza.Certified.Career.Job.Learning.Advisor/

    Description: Dori Mendoza, Certified Career Development Advisor A five-star rated business on Facebook City of Evanston Entrepreneur Grant Winner Evanston, IL
     

    Elena Galvan Daycare Center

    (847) 475-7312

    1325 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL

    Description: Daycare services

     

    Noemi Campos Daycare

    (847) 492-8450

    1920 Warren Street

    lauracampos914@yahoo.com

    Description: Daycarse services

     

    Puerta Abierta

    (847) 328-1491

    933 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL

    www.puertaabiertapreschool.org

    Description: Puerta Abierta Preschool is a not for profit school designed to give children the opportunity to enrich their language and experience cross-cultural development through age-appropriate curriculum and activities geared toward the development of fluency and pre-literacy skills in English and Spanish

    FAMILY, COMMUNITY & CIVIC RESOURCES

    Latino Resources

    www.latinoresources.org

     

    Evanston ReBuilding Warehouse
    (847) 864-92462101

    Dempster Street, Evanston IL 60201

    www.evanstonrebuildingwarehouse.org

    Description: The Evanston ReBuilding Warehouse is a non-profit organization that promotes the reduction of waste in landfills through sustainable deconstruction and renovation building practices. Reclaimed building materials are sold at our warehouse at low cost to the community and the proceeds support our education, job-training and job-development programs which foster individual, community and economic growth in Evanston and beyond.

    HEALTH CARE/MEDICAL

    Madeleine Y. Gómez, Ph.D.

    (847) 864-4961

    922 Davis St # 1, Evanston, IL
    www.psychealthltd.com

    Description: Dr. Gómez is a bilingual, clinical psychologist

     

    Mayan Moon Healing

    (847) 868-0528

    1818 Dempster St, Evanston, IL 60202

    www.mayanmoonhealing.com

    Description: Acupuncture and herbal medicine

     

    Richard Espinal, LPC, NBCC

    (312) 646-0809

    636 Church St, #419, Evanston IL

    www.onelifehealing.com

    Description: Rich Espinal is a bilingual psychotherapist for individuals, families, and couples.

    HOME AND GARDEN

    Castillo Landscaping & Snow

    (847) 864-1366

    Evanston, IL

    Description: Landscaping and snow removal services

     

    Diego & Gaby Landscaping

    (847) 866-0199

    1924 Grey Avenue, Evanston, IL
    www.dglandscaping.net

    Description: Landscaping services

     

    Father & Son Rodriguez Lawn Care

    (847) 424-5183

    Evanston, IL

    Description: Lawn care services

     

    Guzman, Inc.

    (847) 328-0246

    Evanston, IL

    Description: Agriculture services and landscape counseling and planning

     

    Pedro Perez Landscaping, Ltd.

    (847) 733-7132

    Evanston, IL

    Description: Landscaping services

    SPORTS AND RECREATION

    Bucephalus Bikes

    (847) 864-0924

    1424 Lake St, Evanston, IL
    www.bucephalusbikes.com

     

    Fonseca Martial Arts

    (847) 866-0200

    823 1/2 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL

    www.fonsecamartialarts.com

    SHOPPING AND SPECIALTY RETAIL

    Sophia Reyes

    www.sophiareyes.com

    Description: Womenswear designer

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