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Special Service Area #31 – Servicing areas on Clark, Damen, Lawrence, Montrose, Wilson and along the Ravenswood corridor. Reflecting the unique character of Ravenswood
The Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce offers a set of robust services to help businesses thrive.
We manage Special Service Area #31, a local tax district provides funding for expanded services to businesses. And, the GRCC partners with the Ravenswood Community Council, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to promoting community greening, the Ravenswood Farmers Market, and public art.
Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce
The GRCC serves business owners throughout Ravenswood. We can help with starting a new business, troubleshooting city-related issues, and connecting you with financial resources. We also offer business-to-business networking and educational events. Interested in social media marketing but not sure where to start? We’ve got a team for that. Need help brainstorming ideas? We’ll bring our thinking caps.
Special Service Area #31
Established in 2008, the Greater Ravenswood Special Service Area (SSA #31) provides special programs for areas of Clark Street, Damen Avenue, Irving Park Road, Lawrence Avenue, Montrose Avenue, Wilson Avenue, and the Ravenswood Corridor. Expanded city services include snow removal, litter removal, facade rebates, and much more.
The Ravenswood Community Council
The Ravenswood Community Council is a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to community greening, public art, and increasing resident engagement. As a part of our commitment to supporting creative industry, RCC is recently launched a new Artist Membership program that will expand access to resources and opportunities for local arts professionals.
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Serving our diverse community and businesses since 1956
Learn more about our neighborhood history here.
Our History
The Ravenswood Community Council has served the diverse interests of residents and local businesses since 1956. Originally founded to fight crime and blight, RCC was one of the first urban conservation commissions in Chicago. Over six decades, we have led efforts to preserve affordable housing, developed shop local campaigns, assisted in the redevelopment of the Ravenswood Industrial Corridor, and helped respond to urban deforestation through the Greening of Ravenswood.
When the old Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce closed in 2010, the Community Council stepped in to manage SSA #31 and continue providing services to small businesses. Recognizing the distinct needs and characteristics of our community, RCC founded the Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce in 2015. The GRCC works alongside the City of Chicago as a Neighborhood Business Development Center and represents over 220 local businesses and organizations.
Connecting business and community.
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