Where Commerce Meets Community
Your local Chamber of Commerce and Special Service Area, working together for the businesses and residents of Chicago’s Southeast Side since 1981.
Chamber
What are the benefits of being a chamber member?
Join the Southeast Chicago chamber to meet local experts in business services to get the help you need to run your business.
Learn MoreSpecial Services Area
So What is an SSA Anyway?
Special Service Areas are financed by localized taxes to assist and support commercial corridors defined by the city of Chicago.
Learn MoreDevelopment Corporation
How can I get help as a change maker?
The Southeast Chicago Development Corporation is our charity organization to support efforts throughout the South Side to spread culture as power.
Learn MoreOpportunities
Grant Opportunities
The Department of Planning and Development offers multiple grant opportunities throughout the year to small businesses, developers and non-profit organizations. See below for a list of grant programs currently available.
Chamber Spotlight
Kreating Young Minds Academy
Powered by play and a STEAM-driven (Science,Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) educational model, Kreating Young Minds Academy is here to transform the approach to early childhood education.
Upcoming Events
Apr
28
Commission Meeting (April)
2026 Commission Meetings | 1:00 p.m. | 8701 S. Bennett
May
13
Wine Down Wednesday (May)
May Wine Down Wednesday
May
15
2nd Quarterly Meeting (May)
Quarterly Meetings | Fridays 9a-12p | 8701 S. Bennet
Jun
23
Commission Meeting (June)
2026 Commission Meetings | 1:00 p.m. | 8701 S. Bennett