Lakeview and Roscoe Village Chambers to Merge in 2021
的 Lakeview Chamber of Commerce (LCC)和 Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce (RVCC) announced today they will merge into one organization, called the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce (LRVCC). 的 merger should be completed by December 31, 2020. No changes to the existing staffs are expected. 的 executive director of the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce will be current Lakeview Chamber of Commerce executive director Dillon Goodson.
的 new LRVCC will provide more community programming and business services in both Lakeview and Roscoe Village, advocate for the communities and more than 1,500家企业, increase the organization’s capacity to serve businesses with a larger combined staff and a specialized board of directors, and foster greater connectivity between the communities. 的 existing chambers have shared a border along Ravenswood Avenue and have collaborated on programs in the past.
“We want to continue to celebrate the unique attributes that make Lakeview and Roscoe Village two of Chicago’s most sought-after neighborhoods, building on similarities while continuing to promote the distinctiveness of each community,道格·哈维利亚说, Lakeview Chamber of Commerce Board President. “Combining our resources will help us provide more support to our local businesses at a time when they need us the most and position our communities for long-term success.”
“We are most excited for our members as the new organization will benefit them greatly. Members will gain access to a larger knowledge-base of more than 400 fellow member businesses and additional chamber staff with specialized skills and expertise,查德·詹森说, Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce Board President.
在接下来的几周里, the LRVCC will engage businesses and residents in a series of conversations about the work of the chamber. Community members can also share their thoughts on which initiatives they would like to see the chamber prioritize via a short survey at www.lakeviewroscoevillage.com.
“We look forward to a strong relationship with the new Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce,拉里·彼得森说, president of Roscoe Village Neighbors, the neighborhood association that serves Roscoe Village and collaborates with the chamber on a number of community programs. “We’re excited about the opportunities this merger will present for future partnerships as we work together to ensure a strong and prosperous future for Roscoe Village.”
的 LRVCC will build on popular events like the Low-Line Famers Market and PorchFest Lakeview, as well as new small business workshops and consultations. Membership fees will remain unchanged through 2021.
的 LRVCC will serve the area bounded by the Chicago River on the west and Racine Ave. 在东面. Ravenswood大道以西., LRVCC’s service area will extend from Diversey Pkwy. 在艾迪生街的南边. 在北方. Ravenswood大道东边., LRVCC’s service area will extend from Diversey Pkwy. on the south to Irving Park Rd. 在北方. (地图可用 在这里.)
ABOUT THE LAKEVIEW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
的 Lakeview Chamber of Commerce is a community of entrepreneurs working together and supporting each other to create a stronger neighborhood and business environment, 通过宣传, 促销活动, 网络和教育. Originally founded in 1951 as the Lincoln Belmont Ashland Business Association, our organization is a leader in supporting businesses with valuable resources, programming and services that advance our neighborhood's business success, guided by our Lakeview Area Master Plan. 我们利用私人资金, government resources and programs, and support from more than 250 members to help our local business community thrive.
ABOUT THE ROSCOE VILLAGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
的 Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization committed to representing Roscoe Village businesses and to advancing the growth and prosperity of the Roscoe Village neighborhood. 的 organization is dedicated to providing area businesses with all the necessary tools for economic growth and development and to provide a forum for networking and collaboration. 的 Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce works hand-in-hand with neighborhood organizations, local schools and the City of Chicago to reach a common goal of enhancing the business and cultural environment of the Roscoe Village community.