Evanston Sees New Business Surge in 2nd Quarter of 2015

Fourteen new businesses opened in Evanston from April 1 to June 30 this year, according to the city’s 2nd quarter economic report released Tuesday.

“The second quarter of 2015 saw the openings of 14 new businesses, including the long-awaited Goldfish Swim School, and a second location of Frio Gelato in the Chicago-Dempster business district,” according to the report. “Some old favorites also made changes during the second quarter, with Giordano’s Pizza reopening under new ownership, and Dave’s Rock Shop moving to an expanded location on the other side of Main Street.”

Multiple businesses opened on Main Street, Chicago Avenue, Dempster Street and Howard Street. 

Here’s the full list:

 Goldfish Swim School – 2008 Dempster St.

 Frio Gelato – 517 Dempster St.

 Connexion – 2300 Main St.

 The Spice & Tea Exchange – 1615 Sherman Ave.

 Giordano’s – 1527 Chicago Ave.

 Elysium Games – 1610 Maple Ave.

 Everyday Cycles & Motion – 941 Chicago Ave.

 Dave’s Rock Shop – 711 Main St.

 Berglund Animal Hospital – 2515 Green Bay Rd.

 Kiwi Nail Spa – 743 Howard St.

 Freshii – 1596 Sherman Ave.

 C2 Education – 745 Chicago Ave.

 Beth’s Little Bakeshop – 1814 Central St.

 Evanston Bakery, LLC – 607 Howard St.