Uptown Chamber of Commerce

The Uptown Chamber of Commerce exists to promote the business community in Uptown. Its members are supported with programs focused on marketing, strategic partnerships, City permitting, district events, advocacy, and economic development.

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
Primary Contact
John Blick
Address
4619 N Broadway
Chicago, IL 60640