Fruitful Delight: SBIF Feature in Woodlawn

09/09/2026|Kimberly Brisky|Bars/Restaurants, Chicago, Client Success Stories, Grant, SBIF Grant

SBIF Grant Impact (Woodlawn)

Fruitful Delight serves fresh, fruit filled smoothies, cold-pressed juices, and healthy eats – including açaí bowls, salads, breakfast items, wraps, tacos, kabobs and sandwiches.

In 2024 owner Robin Petty applied for a SBIF grant to cover building renovation costs at her newest location in Woodlawn.

The scope of work included: new framing, drywall, tiling, painting, electrical upgrades, plumbing and HVAC work.

Fruitful Delight is Open for Business!

Visit https://fruitfuldelightsmoothiebar.com/ or head over to 6250 S Cottage Grove Ave to learn more or place an order!

Learn More About the Small Business Improvement Fund

Launched in 1999, Chicago’s Small Business Improvement Fund promotes economic development by providing reimbursement grants for permanent building improvement. Landlords, owner/operators, and tenants (with landlord approval) are eligible to apply. 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.