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Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce

The Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce is a community of entrepreneurs working together and supporting each other to create a stronger neighborhood and business environment, through advocacy, promotion, networking, and education.

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The Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce is a community of entrepreneurs working together and supporting each other to create a stronger neighborhood and business environment, through advocacy, promotion, networking, and education.

Originally founded in 1951 as the Lincoln Belmont Ashland Business Association, our organization is a leader in supporting businesses with valuable resources, programming, and services that advance the success of our business community. We leverage private funding, government resources and programs, and support from more than 400 members to help our local business community thrive.

The Chamber serves as the sole service provider of Special Service Area (SSA) 27, a local taxing district in Lakeview that supports additional programs and services to supplement city services, including neighborhood promotion and public space enhancements. The Chamber also partners with the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Friends of Lakeview on community events and capital improvement projects that advance common goals.

Services Provided

Develop ideas

  • Establish goals
  • Define products
  • Price products
  • Create business plan
  • Create forecast

Formalize structures

  • Register legally
  • Secure licenses
  • Buy insurance
  • Buy or rent space
  • Certify as MBE/WBE

Find financing

  • Establish accounts
  • Manage books
  • Analyze needs
  • Apply for a loan
  • Apply for a grant
  • Evaluate equity

Increase sales

  • Update forecast
  • Improve marketing
  • Establish online
  • Develop partners
  • Update business plan
  • Join accelerator

Hire / retain staff

  • Write job specs
  • Draft staff manual
  • Implement payroll

Capture wealth

  • Update pitch deck
  • Meet investors
  • Seek legal counsel
  • Plan for succession
  • Sell your business
Contact Information
Becca Girsch
Address
1409 W Addison St
Chicago, IL 60613
Phone
(773) 472-7171 Ext: 101