Posted on October 15, 2020

Please join us in welcoming Jessica Wobbekind to the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) as Director of Community Development.

Prior to joining the LPCC, Jessica Wobbekind worked as the Executive Director of The Logan Square Chamber of Commerce for three years, where she oversaw the production of the Logan Square Farmers Market. She has also managed Special Service Area #33 in the Wicker Park Bucktown neighborhoods and a small family-run retail business in Lincoln Park. Jessica uses her love of cities, small businesses and creative placemaking to strengthen neighborhood commercial districts. Jessica holds a bachelor’s degree in Art History from the University of Illinois – Champaign Urbana and a master’s degree in Urban Planning and Policy from the University of Illinois – Chicago.

Jessica will oversee economic development initiatives and business district management including the Clark Street and Lincoln Avenue Special Service Area (SSA) taxing districts.