Join the Albany Park Chamber of Commerce
Join our Chamber and get involved in the bustling Albany Park, Mayfair and North Park communities! Your membership helps foster and maintain a sense of community among local businesses, locals and visitors!
- Promotion * Networking * Support * Resources* Community Connections
- Free business listing on Albany Park Chamber of Commerce website, free event listing of your business/organization on Calendar of Events and Chamber's Facebook page
- Promotional opportunities through member networking events, emails, special events
- Luncheons with alderman, state elected officials, 17th District Police and other officials
- Access to information on city, state and federal programs and services
- Award-winning one-on-one assistance for your specific business needs
- Advocacy for local, state and federal policies and programs
- Connection to local residential groups and non-profits, including North River Commission
How do I join today?
Simply fill out the form below, or download the attached pdf flyer and deliver/mail check or cash to:
Albany Park Chamber of Commerce
3403 W. Lawrence Avenue, Suite 201
Chicago, IL 60625
| membership_brochure.pdf |
Membership Benefits:
Marketing Opportunties
*Website - FREE business listing on our Membership Directory
*FREE link to your business website
*Up-to-date community news & announcements
*FREE posting of your event on our Calendar of Events
*FREE email blast to membership & local residents
Networking Events & Volunteers
*FREE entrance for you & your employees to events
*Meet other members and business owners at events and watch your client list grow
*Meet and learn from business experts at luncheons, bank workshops and seminars
*Join our Board of Directors to have your voice heard and grow your business community
Storefront Improvements
In partnership with Lawrence Avenue Development Corporation (LADCOR), North River Commission's economic development affiliate
*Learn if you are eligible for up to 75% or $150,000 rebate on exterior and interior renovations (signage, HVAC, electrical, etc.) through the City of Chicago's Small Business Improvement Fund or Facade Rebate Program
*Receive contractor referrals, architectural and storefront design assistance, window dressing tips and more from our award winning Chamber staff**
Resource Center
*Troubleshoot business related problems or issues one-on-one with staff
*Receive information about area demographics, city services, permits, zoning, sidewalk cafes, licenses, local activities and more
*Receive entrepreneurial assitance for start-ups, expansion, referrals and loan assistance
*Receive peer referrals and word of mouth promotions from Chamber staff and members
*Chamber members are referred when consumers call asking for info and referrals
Community Connections
*Connect to local schools, homeowner associtions and religious organizations through the North River Commission, the community based non-profit organization of the Chamber that works to improve the quality of life for all constituents by creating affordable housing, quality education, arts and cultural endeavors, open spaces and stable neighborhood businesses.
**2008 "Spirit of Revitaliztion" Award Finalist: North River Commission, Lawrence Avenue Development Corporation and Albany Park Chamber of Commerce, awarded by State Farm Insurance Agency and Local Initative Support Corporation
Marketing Opportunties
*Website - FREE business listing on our Membership Directory
*FREE link to your business website
*Up-to-date community news & announcements
*FREE posting of your event on our Calendar of Events
*FREE email blast to membership & local residents
Networking Events & Volunteers
*FREE entrance for you & your employees to events
*Meet other members and business owners at events and watch your client list grow
*Meet and learn from business experts at luncheons, bank workshops and seminars
*Join our Board of Directors to have your voice heard and grow your business community
Storefront Improvements
In partnership with Lawrence Avenue Development Corporation (LADCOR), North River Commission's economic development affiliate
*Learn if you are eligible for up to 75% or $150,000 rebate on exterior and interior renovations (signage, HVAC, electrical, etc.) through the City of Chicago's Small Business Improvement Fund or Facade Rebate Program
*Receive contractor referrals, architectural and storefront design assistance, window dressing tips and more from our award winning Chamber staff**
Resource Center
*Troubleshoot business related problems or issues one-on-one with staff
*Receive information about area demographics, city services, permits, zoning, sidewalk cafes, licenses, local activities and more
*Receive entrepreneurial assitance for start-ups, expansion, referrals and loan assistance
*Receive peer referrals and word of mouth promotions from Chamber staff and members
*Chamber members are referred when consumers call asking for info and referrals
Community Connections
*Connect to local schools, homeowner associtions and religious organizations through the North River Commission, the community based non-profit organization of the Chamber that works to improve the quality of life for all constituents by creating affordable housing, quality education, arts and cultural endeavors, open spaces and stable neighborhood businesses.
**2008 "Spirit of Revitaliztion" Award Finalist: North River Commission, Lawrence Avenue Development Corporation and Albany Park Chamber of Commerce, awarded by State Farm Insurance Agency and Local Initative Support Corporation
Renew Your Membership
We value your support which has helped our Chamber grow into a strong and thriving organization. We strive to provide you with membership benefits from networking events to marketing opportunities, and we encourage you to take advantage of your Chamber membership by participating in any way you can! We look forward to continuing our partnership in helping build your business.
Renew your membership by contacting our Director, Liz Griffiths at (773) 478-0202 ext. 116 or email her at lgriffiths AT northrivercommission DOT org for renewal information.
CAPTIONS. Top of page: Joseph Abraham and John, Semiramis Lebanese Restaurant, 4639 N. Kedzie Ave. Above left: Albany Park Chamber of Commerce joined owner Dan Cvejic at the grand opening of Century 21 CP Realty's new office at 2900 W. Irving Park Rd with 33rd Ward Alderman Richard F. Mell and 49th Ward Alderman Joe Moore, spring 2007. Above right: Swedish Covenant Hospital's mascot Swedie Bear arm wrestled former Chicago Bears Receiver and U.S. Census spokesperson Wendell Davis at North Park University's Homecoming Block Party, October 3, 2009. Left: North River Commission intern Maddy Gecht and Chamber Vice President Scott Schultz celebrated Pollo Campero's Grand Opening at 4830 N. Pulaski Rd with Pollo Campero's mascot and hundreds of community members, summer 2007. Right: Albany Park Chamber of Commerce co-hosted the Grand Opening of Starbucks at 3232 W. Foster Avenue with 39th Ward Alderman Laurino and community members, summer 2007.
New Member Spotlight: Gavin Chase, Agent, New York Life
As a Financial Services Professional*, Gavin Chase’s (right) mission is to- “help his clients meet their needs”- with insurance and financial products. Mr. Chase helps homeowners and small business owners protect and accumulate their assets in a tax efficient way 1. He introduces them to a wide variety of financial products available through New York Life Insurance Company and its affiliates.
Mr. Chase carries over many attributes of his previous career as a commercial pilot to his current one. “Because of my background in aviation as a commercial pilot for over 12 years, my focus was always on planning and looking ahead,’ said Chase, ‘Being a Financial Services Professional, I continue to focus on strategies and being prepared for the ‘What Ifs?’ in life.”.
In his free time, Mr. Chase enjoys traveling and eating good food. Two things he loves about Albany Park are all the great food options, and the familial atmosphere of the community.
He is happy to sit down to discuss your financial obligations and offer helpful suggestions on ways to make your financial dreams come true.
Contact Gavin Chase by phone: 773-653-9997, or e-mail: grchase@ft.newyorklife.com
*Gavin Chase is an agent for New York Life Insurance Company and a Registered Representative for NYLIC Securities LLC (Member FINRA/SIPC). A Licensed Insurance Agency. 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1725, Chicago, IL 60661.
1. Neither New York Life Insurance Company nor its agents, provides tax, legal or accounting advice. Please consult your own tax, legal or accounting professional before making any decisions.
Mr. Chase carries over many attributes of his previous career as a commercial pilot to his current one. “Because of my background in aviation as a commercial pilot for over 12 years, my focus was always on planning and looking ahead,’ said Chase, ‘Being a Financial Services Professional, I continue to focus on strategies and being prepared for the ‘What Ifs?’ in life.”.
In his free time, Mr. Chase enjoys traveling and eating good food. Two things he loves about Albany Park are all the great food options, and the familial atmosphere of the community.
He is happy to sit down to discuss your financial obligations and offer helpful suggestions on ways to make your financial dreams come true.
Contact Gavin Chase by phone: 773-653-9997, or e-mail: grchase@ft.newyorklife.com
*Gavin Chase is an agent for New York Life Insurance Company and a Registered Representative for NYLIC Securities LLC (Member FINRA/SIPC). A Licensed Insurance Agency. 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1725, Chicago, IL 60661.
1. Neither New York Life Insurance Company nor its agents, provides tax, legal or accounting advice. Please consult your own tax, legal or accounting professional before making any decisions.
Previous Members Spotlights
Featured Business: L-Tech Enterprises (See below for PDF of Full Article)
Featured Business: Bourdage Chiropractic
Featured Business: Dr. Amina Khan
Featured Business: Ross Printing
Featured Business: Bourdage Chiropractic
Featured Business: Dr. Amina Khan
Featured Business: Ross Printing
| l-tech_new_member_spotlight.pdf |
