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Business
About this
Section:
Our community is comprised of various Chambers of Commerce who support our local business owners, entrepreneurs, and the overall development of the community.
Given our rich history the varying organizations represent the diversity of our local economy from long standing residents who own your local mom and pop shop.
Economic Strategies
Development Corporation - ESDC
Founded in 1976, ESDC believes in holistic economic development for all via hands on support for startups and businesses looking to move to the next phases and integrating all aspects to develop a thriving local economy (thriving businesses, empowered individuals, and engaged residents).Â
Best known for hosting the annual signature events in Pilsen: Mole de Mayo (May), Buen and Provecho (September) and other community campaigns that promote our local businesses and increase the foot traffic.Â
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Little Village Chamber of Commerce
Special Service Area #25
Little Village Chamber of Commerce has been supporting the second highest gross shopping and tax revenue corridor in Chicago, since 1989.Â
Host the annual annual Desfile de la Independencia Mexicana en la Calle 26 every September. The chamber partners with city entities, Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and other to provide robust support to businesses in the community.Â
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SSA#25 is an additional local tax levy to provide additional services to a the commercial corridor including (marketing, maintain cleanliness, trash cans, and execute special events to increase tourism).
Additional Resources
Pilsen Chamber of Commerce
Founded in 2021, the PCC is working to nurture and support local businesses via networking opportunities.Â
18th Street Merchants
Long standing organization comprised and led by the local mom and pop business owners alongside 18th street. Best known for their community programming for children in 90’s and the annual Dia de La Independencia Parade on 18th street.
