Congratulations to the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce on 10 years of dedicated service to the community.

Over the past decade, the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce has championed small businesses, fostered economic growth, and empowered local entrepreneurs in the Greater Englewood community of Chicago. The organization’s efforts have made a meaningful impact, creating opportunities and driving development in the area.

Here’s to the next 10 years of success!

The Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce (GECC) is dedicated to transforming the Greater Englewood area into a thriving commercial and retail destination. Their mission focuses on advising, developing, and showcasing local businesses while fostering a strong economic and social environment for their members.

What They Offer

GECC provides various programs to support entrepreneurs and small businesses, including:

  • Business Development: Helping startups and existing businesses navigate challenges and connect with financial resources.
  • Networking Opportunities: Facilitating business-to-business connections and consumer marketing assistance.
  • Workforce Development: Offering training programs, such as solar installation training, to enhance skills within the community.
  • Advocacy & Support: Collaborating with local officials and organizations to implement small business growth strategies.

In addition the Greater Englewood Chamber Foundation provides NBDC standard business development assistance which include but not limited to helping business owners and entrepreneurs apply for business license(s) and public way use permit(s), helping navigate City government, developing a business plan, marketing assistance, contract assistance, product/service/workforce development, access to training and resources, assistance with COVID-related business support as well as reopening guidelines, at a hyper-local level.

Location and Contact

The Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce is a 501 (c) (6) organization. Your contributions are not deductible as charitable contributions on the donor’s federal income tax return. They may be deductible as trade or business expenses. EIN: 30-0964184.

The GE Chamber Foundation is a 501 (c) (3). Your contributions are deductible as a charitable contribution on the donor’s federal income tax return. EIN: 82-4824489.