Business Description:
The 63rd Street Growth Commission is part of a network of over 600 local business owners who are dedicated to supporting the economic well-being and quality of life on Chicago’s southwest side.
The Growth Commission focuses attention on issues affecting the district. Working with area business owners, we plan and launch special projects and initiatives that maintain a healthy retail economy and a healthy community.
Our work and shared vision have resulted in a commercial district that offers some of the best food, cultural attractions, and shopping on Chicago’s Southwest Side, making it a favorite destination for residents and visitors alike.
Come visit one of our local businesses today!
Products and Services:
Our Purpose:
Creating a Special Service (SSA) allows designated business districts to fund enhanced services through a small local property tax. The 63rd Street Growth Commission’s primary role is responsible stewardship of SSA #3 funds. In the past five years alone, the Growth Commission has invested over $1 million into the district. Our work includes:
Developing and facilitating initiatives: We plan and implement a wide variety of marketing, street beautification, and special projects that support a competitive commercial district. To ensure we maximize return on investment, we solicit input from local business owners and use this to evaluate the effectiveness of our work. Our goal is to support business owners and to facilitate initiatives that attract shoppers to the area and generate retail business.
Providing technical assistance and education: Our extensive series of educational workshops, combined with our one-on-one consulting services, provide business owners with the knowledge and tools they need to cost effectively manage business operations and compete in today’s economy.
Coordinating public and private resources: We find creative ways to combine private resources with the financial incentives offered by the Growth Commission and other public sources to ensure we leverage available funds and capitalize on the money invested in the district.
The 63rd Street Growth Commission is a part of a network of local business owners who hold a shared vision of a strong retail economy. Network members attend brainstorming sessions, provide input on marketing initiatives, and weigh in on proposed special projects. Working together, we’re enhancing the strength of the retail economy in the Southwest Business Area. To learn more about our services, visit the Members section of this web site.
Areas Served:
For the past twenty-six years, SSA #3 has included approximately 300 businesses located in a concentrated commercial district along a three-mile stretch of 63rd street. In late 2009, the Growth Commission began the process of expanding the district to more than twice its original size, creating even greater opportunity for the local business community.
