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?

Hyde Park Farmers Market Season Opener 2021

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. […]

4th on 53rd Family Fun 2021

Nichols Park 1355 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL, United States

CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH FAMILY FUN IN NICHOLS PARK Sunday, July 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. "It's going to be in-park, an afternoon of family fun consisting of activities that you'll recognize from past park picnics and also a couple of new ones," said organizer Dave White with the Nichols Park Advisory Council. Activities […]

Chicago Small Business Remote Expo

    Register for BACP’s first Remote Expo of 2021! This year’s expos will be better than ever, with the return of over 30 exhibitors offering 1:1 business guidance. The interactive expo will also feature a variety of webinars, panels and a keynote speaker that will help people in all stages of their entrepreneurial journey. Register […]

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 […]