2021 Southside Shop Local

Supported by Bank of America and PNC Bank, South East Chicago Commission’s 2021 Southside Shop Local campaign is a collaboration with the 51st Street Business Association, Special Service Area #61, Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce, Quad Communities Development Corporation (QCDC), Washington Park Chamber of Commerce and Woodlawn Chamber of Commerce. The month long campaign begins […]

Jade Court Anniversary Party

Join the Jade Court 1st anniversary celebration and ribbon cutting: • DRAGON DANCE PERFORMANCE BY SEVEN STAR LION DANCE GROUP • COCKTAILS + APPETIZERS + CAKE • PEKING DUCK CARVING + SAMPLES RETURN TO SHOP LOCAL 2021 HOME

Hyde Park Holly-Day 2021

Hyde Park Holly-Day is back for 2021! You and your family and friends are invited to some great (FREE!) outdoor activities to enjoy in Hyde Park Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Outdoor activities include: ICE CARVING DEMONSTRATION 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Harper Court Watch an ice artist carve a sculpture right before […]

Hyde Park Murals Official Unveiling Day

Special Service Area #61, in partnership with its service provider, South East Chicago Commission (SECC), will unveil two new murals in Downtown Hyde Park on Saturday December 4th, 2021 during the annual Hyde Park Holly-Day festivities. The Hyde Park murals will be officially unveiled at each mural location on Saturday, December 4, 2021 with official […]

Webinar: The Business Marketing Toolkit

  Want to improve your business? Join us for "The Business Marketing Toolkit" on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 from 9:00 am - 10:30 am. Think about your website, social media, and search results - three key areas that could deliver better business results today. Learn the WHAT, WHY & HOW with Amy Srodon (Marketing Communications […]

A Night at the Theatre 2022

Southspace Creative 1109 E. 55th St, Chicago, IL, United States

You are invited! This year SECC celebrates its 70th anniversary with “A Night at the Theatre” featuring an elegant reception followed by the Court Theatre’s opening night performance of August Wilson’s “Two Trains Running.” Ticket sales and donations support the 20th annual Neighborhood Enhancement Grant beautification projects in Hyde Park, Kenwood, Oakland, Washington Park and […]

Hyde Park Farmers Market Season Opener 2022

Hyde Park Bank Parking Lot 5350 S Lake Park Ave W, Chicago, IL, United States

The Hyde Park Farmers Market is a joint effort of Special Service Area #61 and the Southeast Chicago Commission.  Located at 54th St and Lake Park West behind Hyde Park Bank, the curated open air market offers shoppers a variety of organic foods, fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, honey, jams, soaps, fresh flowers and more. […]

Woodlawn Community Summit 2022

UChicago Edith Hall, Lobby 969 E. 60th Street, Chicago, IL, United States

13th Annual Woodlawn Community Summit Stronger Together Participation is free. Saturday, June 11, 2022 9:00am – 11:30pm The University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice (Formerly, School of Social Services Administration: SSA) 969 E. 60th Street Chicago, IL 60637

SECC Symposium 2022: The Art of Transformation

  THE ART OF TRANSFORMATION: REIMAGINE, GROW, SUSTAIN Chicago entrepreneurs, business executives, property owners, investors, practitioners and policy leaders are welcomed to join Saturday, October 8, 2022 for the online Symposium from 9:00 am – 11:30 am and a celebratory networking reception from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Little Black Pearl. #seccsymposium2022 LEARN MORE

We Will Chicago: November Webinar

Get involved and engaged with the next phase of the We Will Chicago plan! The three-year citywide planning initiative prioritizes equity, resiliency, and engagement to create an inclusive vision for Chicago. Join the Metropolitan Planning Council, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, and the City of Chicago for a virtual series where you can learn […]

Hyde Park Chamber Check In – December 2022

Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to the December Check In event on Thursday, December 1, 2022. This event is FREE to attend with pre-registration.  E-mail regina@hydeparkchamberchicago.org December Chamber Check In Thursday | December 1 5:30pm - 7:30pm Hyatt Place South 5225 S. Harper