Company Profile
After closing their first location due to neighborhood redevelopment, In-On Thai owner, Atichat Srisawangpan, along with his wife and mother-in-law, looked at several new spaces to reopen. He found a home in the Uptown neighborhood and with help from the Uptown Chamber of Commerce, he applied for the SBIF grant.
SBIF Grant Impact (Wilson Yard)
The new In-On Thai location was a blank canvas that the owners were able to personalize and update. The project included framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and painting work. The construction featured the build-out of an additional restroom and creation of a new vestibule with an aluminum glass door.
“The SBIF grant provided us with the ability to restart our family business in a new community,” In-On Thai owner Atichat Srisawangpan said.”We took a empty space and designed a restaurant that pairs well with our outstanding food.”
In-On Thai is Open for Business!
In-On Thai continues to operate under appropriate COVID-19 protocols. Visit https://www.inonthaichicago.com/ for hours, specials, and events.
Learn More About the Small Business Improvement Fund
Launched in 1999, Chicago’s Small Business Improvement Fund promotes economic development by providing reimbursable grants for permanent building improvement. Residential projects are not eligible.
SomerCor is the program administrator contracted by the Chicago Department of Planning and Development. Learn more about the program and apply by visiting www.somercor.com/sbif.