Uptown Chamber of Commerce
About
Since 1923 the Uptown Chamber of Commerce has been the go-to resource center for the small business community in and around Uptown, Chicago. The Chamber is focused on supporting the numerous retail zones, historic entertainment district, and promoting the district to residents of the area and visitors from all over the globe.
All businesses and entrepreneurs at any stage of business development are welcome to seek support from the Uptown Chamber of Commerce. Culturally specific services are available for the SE Asian community and there is a staff member who can speak Vietnamese. The Uptown Chamber is unique in that roughly ¼ of the membership is made up of nonprofit organizations.
Services Provided
Find financing
- Manage books
- Analyze needs
- Evaluate equity
Increase sales
- Update forecast
- Establish online
- Join accelerator
Optimize operations
- Measure operations
- Write handbook
Hire / retain staff
- Draft staff manual
Capture wealth
- Update pitch deck
- Meet investors
- Seek legal counsel
- Plan for succession
- Sell your business
Develop ideas
- Create business plan
- Define products
Formalize structures
- Buy or rent space
- Certify as MBE/WBE
- Buy insurance
- Register legally
Find financing
- Establish accounts
Increase sales
- Improve marketing
- Update business plan
Develop ideas
- Establish goals
Formalize structures
- Secure licenses
Hire / retain staff
- Write job specs
Increase sales
- Develop partners
Find financing
- Apply for a grant
- Apply for a loan
John Blick
4619 N Broadway
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 878-1184
http://www.exploreuptown.org
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