Greater Southwest Development Corp.
GSDC works to create, attract, retain, and expand commercial and manufacturing businesses on Chicago’s Southwest Side. We assist businesses with finding capital, business and marketing plans, government contracts, certifications and licensing.
About
We are a diverse community of passionate advocates, activists, and social champions.
We work in service of a multicultural, prosperous, and economically vibrant Southwest Chicago, rooted in social justice and racial equity. Together, we build generational, inclusive and sustainable wealth on Chicago’s Southwest Side. GSDC provides housing and financial counseling, high-quality affordable housing, and independent and assisted living, for seniors and also acquires, rehabs and repurposes property for community good.
Services Provided
Capture wealth
- Update pitch deck
- Meet investors
- Plan for succession
- Sell your business
Hire / retain staff
- Write job specs
- Draft staff manual
- Implement payroll
Optimize operations
- Write handbook
Increase sales
- Improve marketing
- Establish online
- Develop partners
- Update business plan
- Join accelerator
Find financing
- Establish accounts
- Analyze needs
- Apply for a loan
- Apply for a grant
- Evaluate equity
Formalize structures
- Register legally
- Secure licenses
- Buy insurance
- Buy or rent space
- Certify as MBE/WBE
Develop ideas
- Establish goals
- Define products
- Create business plan
- Create forecast
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