A Night at the Theatre 2019

Smart Museum 5550 S Greenwood Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Please join the South East Chicago Commission for "A Night at the Theater" for night of fun and fundraising to support Neighborhood Enhancement beautification projects for Hyde Park, Kenwood, Oakland, Washington Park and Woodlawn communities. The night begins at the Smart Museum at 5:30 pm on March 14, 2019. 5:30PM Reception Smart Museum of Art […]

$75.00

10th Annual Woodlawn Community Summit

  The Woodlawn Community Summit is a collaboration of neighbors, youth groups, elected leaders, business owners, and community stakeholders seeking to promote the comprehensive growth and well-being of Woodlawn and its surrounding communities. On Saturday, March 16, 2019 the 10th Annual Woodlawn Community Summit will be held from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm at the […]

Washington Park Chamber of Commerce Business Exchange/Networking

The Washington Park Chamber of Commerce is having an After Hours Business Exchange & Networking Session. Guest Speaker Torrey Barrett will provide an overview of the KLEO Art Community Residences and the economic impact it will bring to Washington Park. KLEO Art Residences is an innovative new construction development located at 5504 S. Michigan Ave […]

Young Professionals Council (YPAC) Partners with Polsky Center

Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship 5113 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Celebrating National Small Business Week Join the SECC's Young Professionals Advisory Council (YPAC) and the Polsky Center on Wednesday May 8th from 5:30-7:30pm in celebration of National Small Business Week (May 5-11, 2019) for an evening of good food and conversation with other like-minded entrepreneurs, innovators, and small business professionals. Mix and mingle with YPAC […]

YPAC Money Matters

KLEO CENTER 119 E Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL, United States

Financial Planning for Young Professionals Join the SECC's YPAC on June 5th as well for our Money Matters event on Financial Planning for Young Professionals. This event will take place at the KLEO Center located at 119 E Garfield Blvd. Chicago, IL 60637. Registration and breakfast will begin at 7:30am and the panel will be held from […]

4th on 53rd Street Parade and Picnic

AN OLD FASHIONED FOURTH OF JULY! 2019 marks the 28th anniversary of Hyde Park Chicago’s favorite tradition – the “4th on 53rd” Independence Day parade and picnic.

Bronzeville Jazz / Music Festival 2019

51st St and Martin Luther King Drive E 51st St & S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

Alderman Pat Dowell, SSA #52, and the 51st Street Business Association invite you to the Bronzeville Jazz / Music Festival on Saturday, August 17, 2019.  The festival is held from 10am - 10pm at 51st Street and Martin Luther King Drive.  This a family-friendly festival with wonderful live band performances, food vendors and more.  This […]

Free

SECC Symposium: Fueling Our Economic Evolution

Harris School of Public Policy Keller Center 1307 E 60th St, Chicago, IL, United States

  The South East Chicago Commission invites entrepreneurs, business executives, property owners, investors, practitioners, civic and policy leaders to convene as a diverse cross-sector community committed to the Southeast Lakefront region's economic development and growth. The first annual SECC Symposium is a commitment to economic development that aligns thinking and action to strengthen the business […]

Free

11th Annual Woodlawn Community Summit

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

The Woodlawn Community Summit will celebrate its 11th anniversary on March 7th at the University of Chicago’s School of Social Services Administration.  For more info, click here.

SECC Symposium: Thriving in a Changing Economic Landscape

  The South East Chicago Commission invites entrepreneurs, business executives, property owners, investors, practitioners, civic and policy leaders to convene as a diverse cross-sector community committed to the Southeast Lakefront region's economic development and growth. The second annual SECC Symposium is a continued commitment to economic development that aligns thinking and action to strengthen the […]

Free

12th Annual Woodlawn Community Summit

We persevered through all of the challenges in 2020, and we remain excited about the possibilities for 2021 and beyond.  Join the conversation as we (1) share vital information about the future of Woodlawn and the surrounding communities and (2) discuss what is happening NOW for business owners, residents and stakeholders.  This year’s Summit will […]

Woodlawn Summit Housing Summer Session

Associated Bank is partnering with Far South CDC for the Woodlawn Summit to host the "Woodlawn Summit Housing Summer Session!" Discussion Topics: *Housing Affordability *Financial/Money Management *Buying Patterns *Rehab Options *Let's Play Jeopardy! Will you walk away with the Prize?