Hemingway District

Business Portal

Welcome to your Hemingway District Member Portal, your go-to spot to renew your membership, sign up for upcoming events, and get involved in Renew the Avenue and other district initiatives. Thanks for being part of what makes our district stronger.

Renew Your District Business Membership for 2026/2026

Our district is stronger when more of us are part of it.

Please renew annually to receive full member benefits and priority access on our new banner program. Earlybird membership rates are available through December 31, 2026. (rates will go up after December).

Now accepting applications for 2026/2027 calendar year.

Membership Info Page

Upcoming Events & Engagement Opportunities

  • On the Road Again Event Participation & Sign Up

    Sat, Nov 14th | 8 AM–8 PM

    District-wide block party welcoming the community back to Oak Park Avenue after a summer of construction. Live music, food, family activities, shopping, and entertainment.

    Sign Up Here

  • Village of Oak Park Holiday Initiatives - Free Ubers, Coupons, Etc

    Click here for information regarding the holiday season offerings from the Village of Oak Park!

    Learn More

  • Shop Small & Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration!

    Click Here

Village of Oak Park Construction Business Grants ENDING SOON!

The Renew the Avenue Grant Program has three opportunities available for businesses - they are opening it up to ALL business types in the district! Submission deadline December 31, 2026!

  • Commercial Exterior Façade Improvements – exterior improvements to the business storefront

  • Interior Façade Improvements- any and all interior improvements, from flooring to paint to furniture- this opportunity covers most items

  • Social Media Promotion- any digital investments such as boosting of media, hiring influencers, website improvements etc.

 

These opportunities are 50/50 match grants. For example, if a business owner has $10,000 in expenses, they are eligible to be reimbursed a maximum of $5,000 per opportunity. The entire Renew the Avenue Grant Program is reimbursement based.

 You can apply via the link below, please make sure to upload all of the receipts and back up for the expenses. Anyone interested in setting up a meeting or knowing more information can reach out to businessgrants@oakk-park.us

Grant Information