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The mission of the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce is to transform Greater Englewood into a popular commercial and retail destination by (a)dvising, (d)eveloping and (s)howcasing its established businesses and acting as a comprehensive economic development partner while creating a favorable social environment for chamber members.

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Learn more about an innovative engagement of art, business, architecture, and AI to enhance vacant storefronts and lots in Englewood!

Get all of the access, benefits, and more when you become a GECC member!

OUR PROGRAMS

We offer a variety of programs designed to help entrepreneurs elevate their business and increase the skillset of our community's workforce.

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We can help start-up entrepreneurs, and existing business owners, with:

The Greater Englewood Chamber Foundation and other business support organizations that have a strong neighborhood network and coordinate efforts with local aldermen, the City, and other community partners. We help implement the City’s Neighborhood Small Business Growth Strategy.
  • Information about a particular neighborhood

  • Getting a new small business started

  • Troubleshooting City-related issues for small businesses

  • Connecting businesses to financial resources

  • Business-to-business networking opportunities

  • Employment and workforce development assistance

  • Consumer marketing assistance

  • Connecting your business to the local community

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Our Impact

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OUR ANNUAL REPORT

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118

CURRENT
MEMBERS

$1M+

SECURED IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN 2023 F0R 2024 DEVELPOMENT WORK
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600+

INDIVIDUALS, ENTREPRENEURS, & SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS PARTICIPATED IN GEC PROGRAMS IN 2023
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$786K+

AMOUNT OF FUNDS GIVEN TO 63 BUSINESSES DURING COVID-19

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$786K+

ENTREPRENEURS HELPED WITH DIRECT PROGRAMMING, RESOURCES, OR REFERRALS 
AMOUNT OF FUNDS GIVEN TO 63 BUSINESSES DURING COVID-19
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