Where Commerce Meets Community
Your local Chamber of Commerce and Special Service Area, working together for the businesses and residents of Chicago’s Far South Side since 1981.
Jan
27
Commission Meetings (January)
2026 Commission Meetings | 1:00 p.m. | 8701 S. Bennett
Feb
01
1st Quarterly Meeting (February)
Quarterly Meetings 9a-12p 8701 S. Bennet
Mar
11
Wine Down Wednesday (March)
March Wine Down Wednesday
Apr
28
Commission Meeting (April)
2026 Commission Meetings | 1:00 p.m. | 8701 S. Bennett
May
12
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
Jul
08
Wine Down Wednesday (July)
July Wine Down Wednesday
Aug
21
Third Quarterly Meeting (August)
Quarterly Meetings | Fridays 9a-12p | 8701 S. Bennet
Sep
09
Wine Down Wednesday (September)
September Wine Down Wednesday
Oct
16
Fourth Quarterly Meeting (October)
Quarterly Meetings | Fridays 9a-12p | 8701 S. Bennet
Oct
27
Commission Meeting (October)
2026 Commission Meetings | 1:00 p.m. | 8701 S. Bennett
Nov
11
Wine Down Wednesday (November)
November Wine Down Wednesday
Opportunities
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.
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 haelp you need to run your business.
Special 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.
Development 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.