Neighborhood Business Network

City Hall in Your Neighborhood

Neighborhood Business Network

The Neighborhood Business Network brings City Hall resources to your neighborhood, making it easier to start and grow your business.

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The Center of Resources

City Hall Resources in Your Neighborhood!

The Southeast Chicago Chamber of Commerce is proud to be a Neighborhood Business Network center. Through our partnership with the City of Chicago, we are able to bring you the resources and assistance of the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection right here to Calumet Heights and Avalon Park.

Check out our full range of services below and email NBN@southeastchgochamber.org to schedule an appointment.

  • All services are free
  • New and existing businesses

Services Offered

A great place to start for any small business owner

A great place to start for any small business owner, and powerful resources to keep existing businesses at the top of their game.

City Services

Access to City of Chicago services through small businesses with the Dept of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection.

BACP Portal

Business Operations

Get help with business licenses, permits, inspections, available commercial properties and industry-specific requirements to operate in Chicago.

Small Business Center

Business Workshops

We offer free workshops and training sessions by local experts and City officials. These are also great opportunities for networking and to create partnerships.

Marketing Assistance

Get more customers with our marketing expert, participate in community events, be part of our campaigns and learn about customer acquisition info specific to our area.

Financial Resources

Access to City of Chicago services through small businesses with the Dept of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection.

NBN Program

Special Events

This community loves to come together, and when they do we surround them with local businesses to increase awareness and your customer base.

How it works

From request to follow-up

  1. Send a request

    Use the form below, email NBN@southeastchgochamber.org, or call 773-734-0626.

  2. We reply

    We contact you to learn more and set up a time.

  3. Meet with us

    At your business, or by phone or video.

  4. Follow-up

    We check in on next steps and connect you to City programs and partners.

Ready to Grow Your Business?

Request free help

Reach out to learn about all available resources.

What do you need help with?

Please don't include Social Security numbers, passwords, bank account numbers or tax returns.

Sending a request doesn't book an appointment. We'll contact you to set a time.

Current Commercial Vacancies

Looking to find a home in our area?

Check out these available properties or to learn more about Cook County Land Bank Properties in our area contact NBN@southeastchgochamber.org.

  • SDH Professional Building1750 E 87th St · 312-436-2032
  • Jeffrey Point Plaza9557 S Jeffrey Ave · JocilynFloyd@yahoo.com
  • 9051 S Stony Island AveLarentLowery.com or 312-315-5453
  • 1725 E 87th StBeth Johnson · 773-470-8077
  • 1822 E 79th StPangea Properties · 312-651-6146