About Us
Our history, mission, and the community we serve.
Board Members
Meet the dedicated Officers & Board of Directors who guide the East Side Chamber of Commerce.
David Gomez
President
James Betkowski
Vice President
Mary Kay Ramirez
Secretary
Patricia O'Hara
Treasurer
Pastora R. Sanchez
Board Director
Robert D. Loncar
Board Director
Laura Ramirez
Board Director
Rosario Jimenez
Board Director
Adrian Alvarez
Board Director
Dr. Laura Shallow
Board Director
Grace Morin
Board Director
Daniel Nunez
Board Director
T.J. Sadzak
Board Director
Carlos Sanchez
Board Director
Our History
The East Side Chamber of Commerce was organized in 1925 for the purpose to strengthen and promote businesses and provide resources for enrichment of the Chicago South East Side area. It encourages the expansion of existing industries and businesses, while giving assistance to individuals and entities looking to create new businesses in the East Side. At the Chamber of Commerce, we work very hard to help our members achieve all their business goals each year, and we measure our success by our member's success.
What We Do
Website & Facebook
Maintains the East Side Chamber of Commerce website and Facebook page which have a listing of all our members' businesses, special events, and information for visitors.
Networking & Special Events
Hosts many networking and special events such as the Community Day and Lighting of the Christmas Tree.
Shop Local Program
Supports local businesses by collaborating with the Neighborhood Business Development Centers (NBDC) to provide free business consultation and promote the Shop Local program.
Community Sponsorships
Sponsors and co-sponsors many community events such as the Easter Bunny Celebration, East Side Teachers, Business & Leader Recognition Awards, the Trunk or Treat Halloween Party, Lighting of the Christmas Tree Celebration.
Get Involved!
We are always looking for volunteers to help us make our vision a reality. We'll help you find a way to volunteer that best suits you.
We couldn't accomplish our goals without the help of supporters like you. Thank you for your time and donations that makes this possible!
Get in TouchIndividual Membership
Start at $100.00
Your support is VITAL to accomplish the many important services provided through the Chamber. Even though we thrive on volunteer support and have a modest staff, memberships ARE VITAL to our success!