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South Shore Chamber of Commerce - Chicago SSCC strengthens and supports our small businesses & commercial corridors, by empowering our members.

We encourage everyone to take a moment to learn, reflect, and recognize the enduring legacy of Indigenous peoples.📢 Holi...
10/11/2026

We encourage everyone to take a moment to learn, reflect, and recognize the enduring legacy of Indigenous peoples.

📢 Holiday Office Closure Notice

Our offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. We will reopen on
Tuesday, October 13, during regular business hours.

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Join Sisters in Cinema Sisters in Cinema for an evening celebrating the wonderful novel titled “My Dad: The Man: Black D...
09/28/2026

Join Sisters in Cinema Sisters in Cinema for an evening celebrating the wonderful novel titled “My Dad: The Man: Black Daughters In Praise of Their Fathers” edited by South Shore’s very own Dr. Carol Adams and other contributors such as Shelley A. Davis, Deana Dean, Amina Dickerson, Deborah Brown-Farmer, Yvonne Orr, Terri Johnson, and many more.

During this event, participants will hear the stories around Black Daughters and their experiences with their fathers. This event will include a Q&A with the authors and contributors, a live reading of an excerpt from the text, and an opportunity to acquire your own copy of “My Dad: The Man: Black Daughters In Praise of Their Fathers”.

Below are the event details

Date 📆: September 29th 2026

Time ⏰: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Locationđź“Ť: Sisters in Cinema Media Arts Center at 2310 E 75th St, Chicago, IL 60649

Light refreshments will be provided. Tickets are free and open to the public.

Please note: Books are available for purchase during the event.

RSVP via this link: https://givebutter.com/MeetandGreetDrAdams

When our local businesses have the resources to grow, our entire community grows with them. That’s why the South Shore C...
09/28/2026

When our local businesses have the resources to grow, our entire community grows with them.

That’s why the South Shore Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with The Source to connect Cook County small business owners with the expertise, resources, and funding opportunities they need to build stronger businesses.

If your business needs support, guidance, or simply help identifying your next move, start with us. There is no cost to participate.

Get started with The Source: When our local businesses have the resources to grow, our entire community grows with them.

That’s why the South Shore Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with The Source to connect Cook County small business owners with the expertise, resources, and funding opportunities they need to build stronger businesses.

If your business needs support, guidance, or simply help identifying your next move, start with us. There is no cost to participate.

Get started with The Source



Ready to grow your business right here in South Shore? 🌱Join the South Shore Chamber of Commerce for Scale & Create: Gro...
09/23/2026

Ready to grow your business right here in South Shore? 🌱

Join the South Shore Chamber of Commerce for Scale & Create: Growing Your Business in South Shore, an interactive NBDC workshop created to help local entrepreneurs move from ideas to intentional growth.

Connect with fellow business owners and guest speakers while gaining practical strategies, expert insight, and learning about creative programs and resources available in the South Shore community.

đź“… Thursday, September 24
⏰ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
đź“Ť 20/20 Collective | 1500 E. 71st St., Chicago

Whether you’re looking to scale, strengthen your business, or simply learn what resources are available to you, this is a room you want to be in.

Space is limited. Scan the QR code on the flyer to RSVP and save your seat.

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You know where you want your business to go. You may just need help figuring out how to get there.Through our partnershi...
09/23/2026

You know where you want your business to go. You may just need help figuring out how to get there.

Through our partnership with The Source, SSCC can connect Cook County small business owners with personalized guidance, technical assistance, resources, and potential funding opportunities.

Whether you’re navigating a challenge or preparing for your next level of growth, you don’t have to do it alone—and getting connected costs you nothing.

Tell us how we can help your business:
https://sscc-source-intake.paperform.co

There are resources available to help small businesses start, stabilize, grow, and access capital. The challenge is ofte...
09/20/2026

There are resources available to help small businesses start, stabilize, grow, and access capital. The challenge is often knowing where to find them.

That’s where we come in.

Through The Source, the South Shore Chamber of Commerce helps Cook County business owners connect with experts, programs, resources, and funding opportunities based on their individual business needs.

There is no cost to participate, so don’t leave valuable support on the table.

Get connected with The Source:
https://sscc-source-intake.paperform.co

- We are excited to announce the CorridorLive! Façade Restoration Grant!We are partnering with the South Shore Commun...
09/19/2026

- We are excited to announce the CorridorLive! Façade Restoration Grant!

We are partnering with the South Shore Community Development Corporation and , offering grants of up to $250,000 to support improvements that enhance the corridor and its commercial properties.

This grant program is made possible through funding received by the Richard H Driehaus Foundation.

Applications Open: September 15, 2026
Applications Close: October 9, 2026 at 5 PM
Information Session: September 22, 2026 at 5 PM

If you own a qualifying property along the 71st Street corridor, this is an opportunity to invest in your building and the future of South Shore.

Scan the QR code on the flyer for more information and application details.

Running a small business comes with a lot of questions. You don’t have to find all the answers on your own.Through our p...
09/14/2026

Running a small business comes with a lot of questions. You don’t have to find all the answers on your own.

Through our partnership with The Source, the South Shore Chamber of Commerce connects Cook County small business owners with expert guidance, business resources, and funding opportunities designed to help you move forward.

And the best part? Support is available at no cost to you.

Whether you’re trying to solve a challenge, find funding, or figure out your next step, start here:
https://sscc-source-intake.paperform.co

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1750 E. 71st Street
Chicago, IL
60649

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+17739559508

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