Claumet Heights & Avalon Park

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

Business Development

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Southeast Chicago Chamber of Commerce

Help, if You’re an Entrepreneur
We have resources to help you start a business, keep your current businesses happy or offer support services to all.
Help with business & business growth.

Community Development

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Special Services Area

Help for the dreamers turning neighborhoods into destinations.
A Special Service Area (SSA) is a powerful tool designed to make neighborhoods like ours shine brighter.
Ground your dreams of a destination.
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Neigboorhood Business Development Center

Help for the doers building their business foundation.
As a City of Chicago partner agency, we manage three business corridors on the South Side of Chicago.
Guidance with navigating city resources.
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Southeast Chicago Development Corporation

Help for the changemakers spreading culture and opportunity.
The Southeast Chicago Development Corporation is our charity organization to support efforts throughout the South Side to spread culture as power.
Assistance shaping our future culture.

What are the benefits of being a chamber member?

CHamber

Join the Southeast Chicago chamber to meet local experts in business services to get the help you need to run your business.

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So What is an SSA Anyway?

Special Services Area

Special Service Areas are financed by localized taxes to assist and support commercial corridors defined by the city of Chicago.

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So What is an SSA Anyway?

Special Services Area

Special Service Areas are financed by localized taxes to assist and support commercial corridors defined by the city of Chicago.

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