Hi there, I'm Nikki, Founder and Editor of nosey, a newsletter dedicated to the small and local businesses doing big things right here in Chicago!

When I moved to the city two years ago, I discovered something I wasn’t expecting: an incredible community of entrepreneurs who had turned their passions into their life’s work. Their stories were inspiring, and I couldn’t stop telling other people about them.

The problem is that a lot of what makes Chicago special happens outside the spotlight. Some of the city's most interesting businesses are only a few 'L' stops away, yet most people have never heard their stories…yet!

That's where nosey comes in. Every other week, we introduce you to the founders behind Chicago's local businesses, sharing their stories, what they're building, and how you can support them along the way.

This note is getting long, and you didn’t subscribe to hear me yap, so I'll let the good stuff speak for itself. Read on, get familiar with some incredible local businesses, and if someone you know would love this too, send them our way and tell them to stay nosey. 👀