Business, Housing, Economic Development

New businesses including then LaSalle Bank (now Bank of America), Walgreens and BJ's Bakery have added vitality to the Auburn Gresham business community, which includes a range of service, food and retail enterprises.

Additionally, there is a host of new and affordable housing development for senior citizens to young urban professionals.

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Stanley Championship Cup Visits Leo High School: Sep 16, 2015; Stanley Championship Cup Visits Leo High School
Mapping program pushes students to consider neighborhood's potential: Reprinted WBEZ 8/13/15 Susie An, Sep 1, 2015; University of Chicago field coordinator Priscilla Agbeo and her team of four high school student interns from the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation, MAPSCorps program are finding the…
Follow Us On Twitter #79thStreetRenFest: Aug 21, 2015; Tweet your fesitval pictures and comments during the festival using #79thStreetRenFest and on our official TWITTER @gadc_chicago or @gagdc (unoffocial with recognized followers).
IMPORTANT FREE EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR, EMV (‘Chip”) Card Processing Deadline & Data Breaches: Aug 20, 2015; Small Business Series Roadshow, IMPORTANT FREE EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR, EMV (‘Chip”) Card Processing Deadline & Data Breaches, Various Yo u Nee d to K now TOPICS: read to see topics and…
After 50 Years, Seven Families Still Live On Chicago's 'Block That Works': Mark Konkol, Reprinted from DNAInfo, Aug 19, 2015; Old-school values -- and lots of phone calls -- helps tight-knit neighbors keep close tabs on their block.
CTA to Announce Express Bus Lines Along Ashland, Western: By Alex Nitkin (reprinted from DNAInfo), Aug 18, 2015; Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CTA President Dorval Carter will announce plans to introduce express buses along Ashland and Western Avenues, according to a press release from the city.
Senator Shares Good Budget News From Springfield: Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins, Aug 5, 2015; At a time when community based organizations like Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation work to sustain the partnerships with high quality organization to refer our clients, some good news…
Auburn Gresham GOLD Camp Draws Big Cheers At Toyota Park!: Jul 28, 2015; Auburn Gresham GOLD summer camp got big cheers for taking the Chicago Fire field, at their recent visit to Toyota Park, July 15h. This site vist was part of the culture and sport enrichment…
National Women's Veterans United of Illinois (NWVU) Ribbon Cutting On July 25: Jul 28, 2015; Women veterans in Illinois now have their own community center. City, state and community leaders joined members of “National Women Veterans United” to cut the ribbon for the Illinois…
Small Business Improvement Fund Rollout, July 29th: Jul 23, 2015; Learn about the Small business Improvement Fund (SBIF) and how your business can use SBIF to rehab your business. SBIF is a City of Chicago grant adminstered by SomerCor 504 Inc. and designed to help…
Local Business Trains "Urban Green Team" For OSHA Construction Safety Certification: Jul 17, 2015, make a comment; Improving the health and safety of Urban Green Team employees is a key goal and part of the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation’s (GADC) strategy to provide employee’s…
Coming to 79th Halsted, A Passive Park, Really?: Jul 1, 2015; Coming to 79th Halsted, A Passive Park? The big question is: What exactly is a “passive park?”
Join NHS of Chicago for NeighborWorks Day 2015!: Jun 6, 2015; NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF CHICAGO (NHS) , INC. 28TH ANNUAL NEIGHBORWORKS DAY, SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2015, 8:00 AM TO 2:00 PM . NeighborWorks Day is a fun day of service. Volunteers are needed to…
Meet & Greet: Red Line’s 95th Street Terminal Improvement Project RFP: Jun 4, 2015; The Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) Diversity Programs Department is pleased to announce the following contract opportunity: RFP: C15FI101649246 Request for Proposals (RFP) for 95th Street…
Sharing of Site Meeting Room, is Really SMART!: May 21, 2015; The Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) is one of the first non-profits on the southside to equip their conference room, with a networked SMARTboard and flat screen television. Even…
21st Ward People You Should Know...: May 20, 2015; Meet the 21 st Ward Administrative Assistant to Alderman Howard Brookins, Angela M. Thomasas she greets local residents with a great smile to the 21 st Ward. She is someone you should know! Alderman…
Mr. Gee’s Supper Club: A South Side “Gem”: May 20, 2015; Spotlight on Mr. Gee’s Supper Club, a south side “Gem” and a great venue to host a wedding reception or graduation party. Mr. Gee's is located 1547 W. 87th Street, in the Auburn…
HOME NEWS: HARP & HAMP have been EXTENDED through 2016: Sika Pryor, Office of congressional affairs & communications Federal Housing, May 11, 2015; On Friday , Many 8th, FHFA Director Watt announced that the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) and the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) have been extended through 2016.
Small Business Forum - SAVE THE DATE: May 9, 2015; SAVE THE DATE FOR THIS ANNUAL NEIGHBORHOOD SMALL BUSINESS EVENT! The Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation and The 6th District Business Sub-committee presents, the annual Small Business…
"Understanding Reassessed Property Tax Liability" Seminar: May 6, 2015; In 2015, all Chicago properties will be reassessed for property tax purposes. Given the city’s tax rate continues to rise, making sure a property is valued correctly for tax purposes is…
Commerical Cooridor Small Projects, Big Impact: Reprinted from Commercial District Advisor Newsletter, May 6, 2015; The idea that small projects can have a big impact on commercial corridor revitalization is not new. At the Local Initiative Support Corporation (LISC), the idea manifested itself in the Corridors of…
Youth Program- One Summer Chicago Application Open: May 6, 2015; One Summer Chicago (OSC) is an initiative that provides youth with employment and enrichment opportunities during the summer months. OSC offers summer employment to youth between the ages of 14 and…
Maintenance & Beautification Crew Kicking Off Litter Abatement Along New SSA #69!: Apr 6, 2015; Maintenance & Beautification crew kicking off litter abatement along the Ashland Business Improvement District (SSA#69) in the 21st Ward on April 4, 2015. Managed by Greater Auburn-Gresham…
April Fireside Chat: Rebuild Your Credit: Session is Full!, Mar 31, 2015; It's time to take back control of your life. Interactive hands-on class that will help facilitate letters to creditors. Featuring Nicole Wheatly Entrepreneur & Professional Development Leader.…
Mayor Emanuel, Congressman Rush And CTA President Claypool Announce Expanded Second Chance Program: Mar 31, 2015; The CTA Second Chance Program is an initiative offered in conjunction with the City of Chicago and social service agencies throughout the city. Working closely with the Department of Family and…

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