A Business Advantage

We work for a healthy economic climate of good jobs, capital creation, and honest, efficient government; while providing innovative ways to increase commerce among our Members, raise member visibility, and encourage profitable relationships within the community.

• As a City recognized Delegate Agency, the Chamber is your voice at City Hall
• The Chamber is a Member of the National Concierge Association, increasing Wicker Park Bucktown’s exposure to Chicago’s tourism economy
• Discounted health insurance programs are available for Chamber Members
• Preferred partnership programs offer a variety of goods and services at a discounted rate to Chamber Members (sign into your account to view these Members-only discounts)
• Advertising and promotional campaigns are conducted throughout the year to attract customers to our member businesses and events.

In addition to the Chamber’s Business 101 training programs, we can recommend the following business assistance programs and resources:

ACCION Chicago
1436 W. Randolph Street, Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60607
P: (312) 275-3000
F: (312) 275-3010
info@accionchicago.org
Offers small business development loans, workshops and business resources

Center for Neighborhood Technology
2125 W North Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
P: (773) 269-4037
F: (773) 278-3840
info@cntenergy.org
Provides grants for small businesses to help pay electric bills, advises on green construction and design and offers other eco-oriented programs for property and business owners


Chicago Better Business Bureau
330 N Wabash Ave., Suite 2006
Chicago, IL 60611
P: (312) 832-0500
F: (312) 832-9985
info@chicago.bbb.org
Awards accreditation to businesses that meet accreditation standards which includes a committement to make a good faith effort to resolve any consumer complaint

Chicago Community Ventures
105 W Adams St.
Chicago, IL 60603
P: (312) 960-0320
F: (312) 960-0310
info@chiventures.org
Offers challenge grants, small business development loans and mentoring programs


Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Small Business Development and Resource Center
Aon Center, 200 E. Randolph St., Ste 2200
Chicago, IL 60601
P: (312) 494-6700
F: (312) 861-0660
info@chicagolandchamber.org
Offers business advisory services to small businesses at no cost in the areas of:
• Business Plan Development/Business Model Iteration
• Mentoring/Networking
• Customer/Client Acquisition
• Sales & Marketing
• Operational Best Practices
• Human Capital Development
• Financing

City of Chicago’s Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle Street, Room 800
Chicago, IL 60602
P: (312) 744-6249
F: (312) 0744-0254
Issues business licenses in the City of Chicago, regulates industries including the sale of liquor and handles General Grants of Privilege for the use of the public way (signs, canopies, awnings, benches, sidewalk cafes, or anything that extends over, under, or is on the public way)

Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago
320 N. Damen Avenue, First Floor
Chicago, IL 60612
P: (312) 421-3941
F: (312) 421-1871
info@industrialcouncil.com
Provides small business development assistance, advocacy and consulting services to companies in and around the Kinzie Corridor

Local First Chicago
1946 W. Potomac Avenue, 2W
Chicago, IL 60622
P: (773) 988-2006
info@localfirstchicago.org
Educates the community, through media and Buy Local campaigns, about the importance of choosing locally owned, independent businesses

United States Small Business Administration
500 W. Madison St., Ste 1150
Chicago, IL 60661
P: (312) 353-4528
F: (312) 886-5688
Offers various programs and support services to help small businesses navigate the initial application process and resources for after one opens for business

WPB SSA #33
1414 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
P: (773) 384-2672
F: (773) 384-7525
info@wickerparkbucktown.com
The Graffiti Abatement Program offers funding to assist with the repair and replacement of glass and graffiti prevention measures. The Façade Rebate Program provides funding to business and property owners for improvements of the overall physical appearance of storefronts.
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