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

Neighborhood Business Development Center

What your business needs located where you want to help ensure success.


City Hall Resources in Your Neighborhood!

The Center of Resource

The Southeast Chicago Chamber of Commerce is proud to be a Neighborhood Business Development 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 Kasey@SoutheastChgoChamber.org to schedule an appointment.

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

Services Offered

City Services

Access to City of Chicago services through small businesses with the Dept of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Click the link below to be directed to the BACP Online Portal.

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.

City of Chicago

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.

City Services

Financial Resources

Access to City of Chicago services through small businesses with the Dept of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Click the link below to be directed to the BACP Online Portal.

NBDC 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.

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 check out the link below and contact Kasey@SoutheastChgoChamber.org

 

SDH Professional Building at 1750 E 87th St, contact 312-436-2032


Jeffrey Point Plaza at 9557 S Jeffrey Ave, contact Jocilyn Floyd@yahoo.com


9051 S Stony Island Ave,
contact LarentLowery.com or 312-315-5453


1725 E 87th SSt,
contact Beth Johnson 773-470-8077


1822 E 79th St,
contact Pangea Properties 312-651-6146