New York Times Praises LPCC Member's Performance

Posted on October 25, 2010 in Member

Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce member Steppenwolf Theatre Company recently received a glowing review for their production of "Detroit" by the New York Times.

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Chicago Chambers Respond to Proposed Funding Cuts

Posted on October 21, 2010 in Business, Community, LPCC, Legislative

As Chicago and the nation recovers from Recession support for local business owners is more important than ever. However, the City of Chicago’s proposed 2011 budget eliminates $3.4 million in funding -- the entire allocation -- to neighborhood chambers of commerce and economic development corporations, known by the City as “delegate agencies.”

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Letter to the Editor: Chamber of Commerce Funding Vital to Local Businesses

Posted on October 19, 2010 in Business, Community, LPCC, Legislative

The following Letter to the Editor was sent by the LPCC in response to a report first announced by the Chicago Sun-Times regarding a proposal to "suspend" chamber of commerce funding to help limit the City of Chicago's budget deficit.

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LPCC Joins Community to Celebrate Switchfast's Expansion

Posted on October 6, 2010 in LPCC

On Tuesday, October 5, 2010 the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) along with the Lakeview and Wicker Park-Bucktown Chambers of Commerce joined community members, local businesses and staff from Switchfast to announce a significant expansion in available services for small business owners with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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