Chamber Spotlight

Charles Thurman, owner of Medley Grill & BBQ, standing outside his Southeast Side Chicago restaurant.

Medley Grill & BBQ

Medley Grill & BBQ is a Southeast Side restaurant serving barbecue and comfort food rooted in family tradition, neighborhood hospitality, and community-centered dining experiences.
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Ramona Pouncy, owner of The Rink, pictured inside the Southeast Side Chicago roller rink.

The Rink

The Rink is a Southeast Side roller rink and community gathering space celebrating skating culture, music, and intergenerational connection through recreation, events, and local tradition.
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Mayfair Arts Center

Mayfair Arts Center is a Southeast Side cultural hub offering arts education, performances, and community programs that nurture creativity, youth development, and neighborhood connection.
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Kecia Pointer, owner of Raze Up Barber Spa, pictured inside her Southeast Side Chicago barbershop.

Raze Up Barber Spa

Raze Up Barber Spa is a Southeast Side grooming and wellness space combining barbering, spa services, and self-care in a modern, community-centered environment.
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Rami Brown, founder of Tranquil Aesthetics Beauty Suites, pictured in a professional portrait.

Tranquil Aesthetics Beauty Suites

Tranquil Aesthetics Beauty Suites is a Southeast Side beauty collective offering private suites for estheticians and wellness professionals focused on self-care, entrepreneurship, and personalized client experiences.
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McKeela Wilson, founder of Universal Concepts Office Center, pictured in a professional portrait.

Universal Concepts Shipping Center

Universal Concepts Office Center is a Southeast Side coworking and business hub providing office space, services, and community support for entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and small businesses.
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Melanie Whaley, owner of Essential Elements Chicago, pictured inside her Southeast Side wellness studio.

Essential Elements

Essential Elements Chicago is a Southeast Side wellness business offering massage therapy, bodywork, and holistic care rooted in healing, balance, and community-centered health practices
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Charles Cathey, State Farm insurance agent, pictured in a professional portrait for the Chicago Reader’s Southeast Spotlight.

Charles Cathey State Farm Insurance Agency

Charles Cathey leads a State Farm insurance agency on Chicago’s Southeast Side, emphasizing financial protection, trust, and long-term stability for individuals, families, and local businesses.
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Gus Porter, owner of WGN Flag & Decorating Co., standing inside the company’s Southeast Chicago workshop.

WGN Flag & Decorating Co.

Gus Porter, owner of WGN Flag & Decorating Co., represents Southeast Chicago’s manufacturing legacy, blending skilled craftsmanship, community pride, and multi-generation small-business continuity.
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Portrait of Dionis Harvey, founder of Chicago Body Shop, a South Side wellness and fitness studio.

Chicago Body Shop

Chicago Body Shop, founded by Chatham native Dionis Harvey at 79th and Clyde, focuses on holistic wellness—combining fitness training, nutrition education, and community support to help South Side residents reach health goals together.
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200 Pharmacy

200 Pharmacy & Home Medical Supplies is a Southeast Side pharmacy providing prescriptions, medical supplies, and personalized care focused on accessibility, health support, and community well-being.
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Keshanna Yvette Milsap, founder of Kreating Young Minds Academy, pictured inside the early childhood learning center.

Kreating Young Minds Academy

Kreating Young Minds Academy is a Southeast Side early childhood center using play-based, STEAM-driven learning to nurture creativity, curiosity, and foundational academic growth.
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