​Contact 51st Street Business Association For A Business Consultation Today!

Services

In an effort to revitalize local economies, urban communities must attract more businesses, increase job openings, and furthermore, improve public services.  Since 2007, the 51st Street Business Association has helped numerous businesses enhance their financial & physical structure in various ways.  We assist entities find funds for growth via resources in which they can potentially qualify for; such as the utilization of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) availability.

Let the 51st Street Business Association unravel the complexities of municipal incentives and aid your business or organization to a path of sure success within our community. We provide initial consultation to examine your current standing, possible challenges, and future objectives, ultimately to offer the most appropriate solutions. Our services are designed to help your organization:

• Stimulate economic development
  
  
• Improve business property
  
  
• Enhance community vitality through creative growth solutions
  
  
• Work directly with local officials, City of Chicago, State of Illinois and Federal Agencies on business and financing issues
  
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•  Collaborate with City of Chicago Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, Chicago UrbanMain, World Business Chicago,  University of Chicago, Chicago Community Loan Fund, Chicago Community Trust, Southeast Chicago Commission,          Washington Park Chamber of Commerce and other organizations and agencies across the Chicago Metropolitan area

51st Street Business Association works with Commercial Businesses, Industrial Facilities, Public Projects, Quality of Life Improvements, Residential and Community Developments, and is a  Resource Center that works with business and community residents.

SBIF - Small Business Improvement Fund

• NEW SBIF DEADLINE FOR 2021, FOR 3RD WARD - GRAND BOULEVARD, WASHINGTON PARK & BRONZEVILLE AREA

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Date: TBA

​SBIF Application Packet
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*FOR APPLICATIONS INFORMATION CONTACT THE 51ST STREET BUSINESS ASSOCIATION AT (773) 285-3401 OR SOMERCOR @ www.SomerCor.com
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ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES
For
Small & Corporate Businesses
 
1-14 Employees                $   250.00
 
15– 49 Employees            $   500.00
50+ Employees                 $1,000.00
Resident                            $     50.00
Sponsoring Youth            $     50.00

 

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 (**For any questions concerning SSA #52, please contact us here:
51st Street Business Association 
the51ststreetbusinessassociation@yahoo.com
(773) 285-3401

Alderman Pat Dowell (3rd Ward)
5046 S. State
(773) 373-9273
ward03@cityofchicago.org

*The City of Chicago Department of Housing & Economic Development (Planning and Development)
(312) 744-4190

To contact the city of Chicago Neighborhood Business Development Center: 
smallbusinesscenter@cityofchicago.org (Have a complaint against a business? File a complaint with 311 )

​City of Chicago Website
www.cityofchicago.org

City of Chicago Small Business Center Website
www.cityofchicago.org/sbc
Request a speaker
BACPoutreach@cityofchicago.org

For city services contact 311 or go to www.cityofchicago.org and search for 311 website

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