Juan Antonio Corretjer Puerto Rican Cultural Ctr

Grassroots community organizing non-profit in Humboldt Park, Chicago!

[Juan Antonio Corretjer Puerto Rican Cultural Ctr @jacprcc]

📍 When someone nearby searches for what you sell, will they find you? Join PRCC and BACP for Tech Up Your Business Workshop 2: Winning on Google Maps & Customer Reviews! Learn how to set up your free Google Business Profile, improve your visibility, and manage customer reviews: Tuesday, October 27, from 9 to 11 a.m. at ¡WEPA! Mercado del Pueblo (2559 W. Division St).

Open to small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in Service Area 1: Austin, Belmont Cragin, East Garfield Park, Humboldt Park, Montclare, North Lawndale, and West Garfield Park. Register for FREE here 👉🏽 https://t.co/4cHheiHlDo
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📍 Cuando alguien cerca busque lo que vendes, ¿encontrará tu negocio? ¡Acompaña al PRCC y BACP en el segundo taller de Tech Up Your Business: Destaca en Google Maps y aprovecha las reseñas de tus clientes! Aprende a configurar tu Perfil de Empresa en Google gratis, mejorar tu visibilidad y responder a las reseñas: martes, 27 de octubre, de 9 a 11 a.m. en ¡WEPA! Mercado del Pueblo (2559 W. Division St).

Dirigido a dueños de pequeños negocios y futuros emprendedores en el área de servicio 1: Austin, Belmont Cragin, East Garfield Park, Humboldt Park, Montclare, North Lawndale y West Garfield Park. ¡Inscríbete GRATIS aquí 👉🏽 https://t.co/4cHheiHlDo

#TechUpYourBusiness #ChicagoSmallBusiness #PRCC #PequeñosNegocios

[Juan Antonio Corretjer Puerto Rican Cultural Ctr @jacprcc]

👻 Haunted Paseo Boo-Ricua is BACK FROM THE GRAVE and turning 25! 🎃

For a quarter century, our community has come together to scream, laugh, and celebrate. This year, we’re honoring the generations who have walked our haunted streets: the kids who came in costume and now bring their own children, and the volunteers and local businesses who make the magic happen. 🦇✨

📅 WHEN: Saturday, Oct 31 (Halloween Day) | 🕛 12-5pm
📍 WHERE: Paseo Boricua, W Division St, Chicago
#HauntedPaseoBoricua #PaseoBoricua #HumboldtPark #ChicagoHalloween

[Juan Antonio Corretjer Puerto Rican Cultural Ctr @jacprcc]

📲 Grow your business with FREE tools for social media and WhatsApp! Join PRCC and @ChicagoBACP for Tech Up Your Business with Kiara Zamot on Thursday, October 22, from 9 to 11 a.m. at ¡WEPA! Mercado del Pueblo (2559 W. Division St).

Open to small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in Service Area 2: Archer Heights, Armour Square, Fuller Park, Gage Park, Pilsen, and Little Village. 🔗 Register here https://t.co/oAHOfdQDak
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📈 ¡Haz crecer tu negocio con herramientas GRATUITAS para redes sociales y WhatsApp! Acompaña al PRCC y BACP en Tech Up Your Business con Kiara Zamot el jueves, 22 de octubre, de 9 a 11 a.m. en ¡WEPA! Mercado del Pueblo (2559 W. Division St).

Dirigido a dueños de pequeños negocios y futuros emprendedores en el área de servicio 2: Archer Heights, Armour Square, Fuller Park, Gage Park, Pilsen y Little Village. 🔗 Inscríbete aquí https://t.co/oAHOfdQDak

#TechUpYourBusiness #PRCC #ChicagoSmallBusiness #PequeñosNegocios

[Juan Antonio Corretjer Puerto Rican Cultural Ctr @jacprcc]

📢 Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs, get ready to Tech Up Your Business! The Puerto Rican Cultural Center, in partnership with the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (@ChicagoBACP), is launching the Small Business Technology Enhancement Program: Tech Up Your Business. This FREE series of eight workshops offers practical tools to help you grow and protect your business.

First up: Get Found. Get Customers.
Posting more will not bring you more customers. A clear strategy will. Join Jemilly Castro, VP Strategy Director and cofounder of MAMi* Collective, to learn how to understand your customers, stand out from the competition, and advertise smart on a small budget.

Tuesday, October 20, 2026
9 to 11 a.m.
¡WEPA! Mercado del Pueblo (2559 W. Division St., Chicago)

Serving businesses in Austin, Belmont Cragin, East Garfield Park, Humboldt Park, Montclare, North Lawndale, and West Garfield Park. 👉 Register for free: https://t.co/ZfK4MMclGG

#TechUpYourBusiness #ChicagoSmallBusiness #SmallBusinessWorkshops
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📈 ¡Dueños de pequeños negocios y futuros emprendedores, prepárense para impulsar sus negocios con la tecnología! El Centro Cultural Puertorriqueño, en colaboración con el Departamento de Asuntos Empresariales y Protección al Consumidor de la Ciudad de Chicago (BACP), presenta el programa Tech Up Your Business. Esta serie GRATUITA de ocho talleres ofrece herramientas prácticas para ayudarles a hacer crecer y proteger sus negocios.

Primer taller: Haz que te encuentren. Atrae clientes.
Publicar más no te traerá más clientes. Una estrategia clara sí. Acompaña a Jemilly Castro, vicepresidenta y directora de estrategia y cofundadora de MAMi* Collective, para aprender a conocer mejor a tus clientes, diferenciarte de la competencia y anunciar tu negocio de manera efectiva con un presupuesto limitado.

Martes, 20 de octubre de 2026
De 9 a 11 a. m.
¡WEPA! Mercado del Pueblo (2559 W. Division St., Chicago)

Dirigido a negocios de Austin, Belmont Cragin, East Garfield Park, Humboldt Park, Montclare, North Lawndale y West Garfield Park. 👉 Inscríbete gratis: https://t.co/ZfK4MMclGG

#PRCC #PequeñosNegocios #EmprendedoresEnChicago

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A nombre del @jacprcc comparto las siguientes declaraciones de su director ejecutivo en respuestas a los ataques de @trschatz51 al ex congresista @RepGutierrez 👇

[Juan Antonio Corretjer Puerto Rican Cultural Ctr @jacprcc]

Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day! Taíno blood still lives in us: in our DNA, our words, our food, and our neighborhood's name. 🇵🇷

In 2024, our state-designated cultural district on Division St, formerly Puerto Rico Town, was renamed Barrio Borikén to honor the island's Indigenous heritage. The dedication featured an AREYTO, an ancestral song and dance, performed by the Concilio Taíno Guatú Má Cú A Borikén (excerpt shown here). 🪘✨

Today we celebrate the first people of Borikén and the descendants who carry their legacy forward. What Taíno-derived names and symbols have you spotted around the neighborhood? Share your finds in the comments! 👇
#IndigenousPeoplesDay #BarrioBoriken #TainoLegacy

[Juan Antonio Corretjer Puerto Rican Cultural Ctr @jacprcc]

No importa en qué etapa de tu trayectoria empresarial te encuentres, no tienes que hacerlo solo. El Puerto Rican Cultural Center (PRCC) es un socio de The Source, la red de confianza del Condado de Cook para el éxito de las pequeñas empresas. A través de esta colaboración, conectamos a emprendedores con orientación experta, recursos valiosos y oportunidades de financiamiento, todo sin costo.

¿Listo para dar el siguiente paso? Visita https://t.co/D3LPQkl9Ng para conectarte hoy mismo.
#SmallBusinessSource #CookCounty #BusinessAdvising #CookCountySmallBusiness

[Juan Antonio Corretjer Puerto Rican Cultural Ctr @jacprcc]

No matter where you are in your business journey, you don’t have to do it alone. The Puerto Rican Cultural Center (PRCC) is a partner of The Source, Cook County’s trusted network for small business success. Through this partnership, we connect entrepreneurs with expert guidance, valuable resources, and funding opportunities—all at no cost.

Ready to take the next step? Visit https://t.co/D3LPQkl9Ng to get connected today.
#SmallBusinessSource #CookCounty #BusinessAdvising #CookCountySmallBusiness

[Juan Antonio Corretjer Puerto Rican Cultural Ctr @jacprcc]

This Oct. 31, Division St. turns into HAUNTED PASEO BOO-RICUA! 👻 Join us as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of this beloved spooky tradition. Older, wiser, and more wicked than ever, we’re bringing treats, music, games, and much more to Barrio Borikén. 🎃💀🍬
#HauntedPaseo #HalloweenChicago #BarrioBoriken

[Juan Antonio Corretjer Puerto Rican Cultural Ctr @jacprcc]

¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! 🇵🇷 We are so proud of our heritage, our history, and our roots. This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate alongside our fellow Hispanic brothers and sisters and all who stand with us, honoring the culture, resilience, and spirit that unite us. ✨
Estamos muy orgullosos de nuestra herencia, nuestra historia y nuestras raíces. En este Mes de la Herencia Hispana, celebramos junto a nuestros hermanos y hermanas hispanos y todos los que nos apoyan, honrando la cultura, la resiliencia y el espíritu que nos une. 🩵💛🩷💚
#HispanicHeritageMonth #MesDeLaHerenciaHispana #PuertoRicanPride

[Juan Antonio Corretjer Puerto Rican Cultural Ctr @jacprcc]

Illinois is home to more than 156,000 Hispanic-owned businesses, including right here in the heart of Humboldt Park in Barrio Borikén. 🇵🇷 Tell us, what is your favorite Hispanic/Latino owned business?
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Illinois es hogar de más de 156,000 negocios de propietarios hispanos, incluyendo justo aquí en el corazón de Humboldt Park en Barrio Borikén. Cuéntanos, ¿cuál es tu negocio latino favorito?

#ILLatinoEconomicPower #LatinoOwned #ShopLatino #BarrioBoriken

[Juan Antonio Corretjer Puerto Rican Cultural Ctr @jacprcc]

🍽️🛍️ From family restaurants to boutique shops stocked with goods and cultural treasures, Latino-owned businesses are essential to our communities and need your support more than ever. Here's how you can support them:
Visit a local Latino-owned business
Leave a positive review on Google/Yelp
Tag them and use #ILLatinoEconomicPower to spread the word
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Desde restaurantes familiares hasta boutiques repletas de productos y tesoros culturales, los negocios de propietarios latinos son esenciales para nuestras comunidades y necesitan tu apoyo más que nunca. Cómo puedes apoyarlos:
1. Visita un negocio local de propietarios latinos
2. Deja una reseña positiva en Google/Yelp
3. Etiquétalos y usa #ILLatinoEconomicPower para correr la voz

#LatinoOwned #ShopLatino #BarrioBoriken

[Juan Antonio Corretjer Puerto Rican Cultural Ctr @jacprcc]

We are participating in the @IllinoisDCEO Support Latino Businesses Campaign, dedicated to celebrating and supporting Latino-owned brick-and-mortar businesses that make our communities vibrant, flavorful, and full of life. Tell us about your favorite local Latino-owned business. Show them some love and tag them in the comments. 💬👇
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Estamos participando en la Campaña en Apoyo a los Negocios Latinos de Illinois, dedicada a celebrar y apoyar a los negocios de propietarios latinos que hacen que nuestras comunidades sean vibrantes, llenas de sabor y vida. Cuéntanos cuál es tu negocio latino local favorito. Muestra tu apoyo en los comentarios.
#ILLatinoEconomicPower #LatinoOwned #ShopLatino

[Juan Antonio Corretjer Puerto Rican Cultural Ctr @jacprcc]

The conference "Avanzando Juntos: Confronting Rising HIV in Illinois Latine Communities" brings together presentations and discussions on treatment, PrEP, and more. Healthcare professionals, community HIV prevention workers, and anyone wanting to learn more are welcome to attend.

📅 Thursday, Oct 1, 2026 | 8:30am–4:30pm CT
📍 Malcolm X College (1900 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612)
📝 Free registration: https://t.co/GJuVRTShmm
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La conferencia "Avanzando Juntos: Haciendo frente al aumento del VIH en las comunidades latinas de Illinois" tendrá presentaciones y charlas sobre tratamiento, PrEP y más. Se invita a profesionales de la salud, trabajadores comunitarios de prevención del VIH y a cualquier persona interesada en aprender más.
📅 Jueves, 1 de oct de 2026 | 8:30am–4:30pm CT
📍 Malcolm X College (1900 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612)
📝 Registro gratuito: https://t.co/GJuVRTShmm
#HIVPrevention #PrevencionVIH #Chicago

[Juan Antonio Corretjer Puerto Rican Cultural Ctr @jacprcc]

🤝🏙 ¡Momento histórico en Fiesta Boricua! El alcalde Brandon Johnson de Chicago y el alcalde Miguel "Ricky" Méndez Pérez de Isabela, Puerto Rico, firmaron un acuerdo este fin de semana en el Paseo Boricua, sellando oficialmente una alianza entre nuestras dos ciudades para impulsar el turismo, el intercambio cultural y la colaboración académica. 🎉 Desde las calles de Humboldt Park hasta las costas de Isabela, esto es lo que podemos construir juntos. 🇵🇷
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Historic moment at Fiesta Boricua! Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago and Mayor Miguel "Ricky" Méndez Pérez of Isabela, Puerto Rico signed a Memorandum of Understanding this weekend on Paseo Boricua, officially forging a partnership between our two cities to boost tourism, cultural exchange, and academic collaboration. From the streets of Humboldt Park to the shores of Isabela, this is what we can build together. 
#FiestaBoricua2026 #IsabelaPR #PaseoBoricua #BarrioBoriken

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[Juan Antonio Corretjer Puerto Rican Cultural Ctr @jacprcc]

🎤 LIVE ON STAGE! The best of local and Puerto Rican music takes over Fiesta Boricua this weekend! 💃🏽🕺🏽
✨ Emceed by Melissa DuPrey with performances by:
Van Lester
Rika Swing
Balele Sureño
Orquesta Leal
BomPleneras
Colectivo Sayba
Algarii
Hector Silveira
Urbachata
Jimmy Conga
Orquesta Tumbao
Fashion Show by ¡YA! Ready Store & Boutique
& many more! 🎶

On Sunday, don't miss an unforgettable tribute to "Tite" Curet Alonso's legendary catalog, performed by Leró Martínez & Angel Meléndez.

📍 W Division St, Barrio Borikén at Humboldt Park, Chicago
📅 Sat & Sun, Sept 5-6 | 12-9 PM
#FiestaBoricua2026 #BarrioBoriken #TiteCuretAlonso #ChicagoEvents

[Juan Antonio Corretjer Puerto Rican Cultural Ctr @jacprcc]

🇵🇷 It’s time for the 33rd Annual Fiesta Boricua: De Bandera a Bandera! 🇵🇷 Get ready for a Labor Day Weekend filled with great food, dancing, dominoes, fashion, live music, and performances across TWO stages! 🎶💃🏽🕺🏽

Don’t miss the Main Stage schedule, featuring an exciting lineup of talent from all over and a special tribute to the legendary “Tite” Curet Alonso by Leró Martínez. 🎤✨

Bring your family, bring your friends, and come celebrate Puerto Rican culture, music, and community with us!
📅 Labor Day Weekend
📍 W Division St, Barrio Borikén, Chicago (California & Western Ave – De Bandera a Bandera)

¡Nos vemos allá! ❤️💙🤍
#FiestaBoricua2026 #BarrioBoriken #PaseoBoricua #ChicagoEvents

[Juan Antonio Corretjer Puerto Rican Cultural Ctr @jacprcc]

This Labor Day Weekend, the City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania will be honored as “Lo Mejor de Nuestros Barrios” (The Best of Our Communities) at the 33rd Annual Fiesta Boricua in Chicago’s Barrio Borikén! 🇵🇷❤️
Puerto Ricans have called Lancaster home since the 1940s, building a thriving diaspora that continues to keep Boricua food, culture, and tradition alive. Lancaster's first Latino and Puerto Rican mayor, Jaime Arroyo, will be among the special guests joining the festivities for a weekend of music, dance, food, and the very best of Puerto Rico. 🎶💃🏽🍴
📍 W Division St, Barrio Borikén at Humboldt Park, Chicago
📅 Sat & Sun, Sept 5-6 | 12-9 PM

📸: Visit Lancaster City
#FiestaBoricua2026 #BarrioBoriken #PaseoBoricua #ChicagoEvents