We help you connect the dots
The Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce strives to build and maintain a vibrant, locally focused economy in Chicago’s Greater Ravenswood neighborhood. Through our strong neighborhood network, and by coordinating efforts with local aldermen, the city of Chicago and other community partners, we engage our members in setting priorities.
It’s clear that GRCC is dedicated to making Ravenswood a hot spot for new and interesting businesses in technology, the arts and plenty of other industries and Big Teeth is proud to be a part of what’s happening here.
-Greg Jaffe, Owner/Creative Director, Big Teeth Productions
The benefits of joining the GRCC are tangible and have far exceeded my expectations. My small bakery business has not only gained new customers and more cost-effective vendor relationships, but it has also become an integral part of this vibrant and growing business community.
-Joseph Giagrande, Owner, Lucila’s Homemade LLC
The GRCC does more than support its businesses: it has brought its members together as a community so that they can find ways to work together, which makes our businesses stronger as well as the people behind them.
-Sonat Birnecker Hart, Owner, Koval Distillery
GRCC Membership Levels & Benefits
Your GRCC membership provides access to professional development assistance, City workshops and information, and unique leadership opportunities. We connect businesses not just with each other, but to local government, area schools, community organizations, commuters and residents, we offer our members the chance to strengthen Greater Ravenswood’s economy while playing a role in shaping its future.
Included Member Benefits | Friend $200 | Partner $400 | Leader $750 | Chairman $1000 |
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| Discounted branded street pole banners (24/7 advertising) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Searchable listing in the chamber’s membership directory that includes information about your business | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Subscription to monthly newsletter that contains updates about the community, upcoming events, unique opportunities, the chamber, and more (over 4,500 subscribers) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Member welcome and recognition in the Ravenswood newsletter for one quarter | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Opportunity to promote specials or events on the chamber website, social media platforms, and newsletter (include follower data and purchase value) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Customized month-long advertising opportunities | no | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Enhanced directory listing that includes a priority listing, photos, website links, and social media information | no | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Free access to chamber mailing list once a year by request (includes business name, primary rep, address) ($100 value) | no | no | Yes | Yes |
| Customized, year-long advertising package | no | no | no | Yes |
| Framed certificate in recognition of support | no | no | no | Yes |
| Free sponsorship of a non-festival GRCC event | no | no | no | Yes |
| Access to chamber health insurance plan | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Free notary public services | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Right to vote in GRCC board elections | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Proud member sticker and digital badge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ability to post to the chamber’s online calendar of event | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Subscription to a newsletter that contains exclusive member-to-member “hot” deals, event information, and more | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Increased visibility and leadership opportunity through chamber committee participation | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Strategic, personalized introductions to fellow chamber members through our business-to-business referral program | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Opportunity to borrow chamber’s projector and screen | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GRCC ribbon cutting at grand opening & milestones | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| One-on-one membership meeting with the executive director to create tailored promotion opportunities | no | no | no | Yes |
| Early access and exclusive sponsorship opportunities | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Members-only pricing for events and programs | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Opportunity to attend to 2 business networking events for free ($30 value!) | no | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Free attendance to all business networking events ($200 value) | no | no | Yes | Yes |
| Free attendance to all GRCC events ($400 value) | no | no | no | Yes |
Membership Investment | $200 | $400 | $750 | $1000 |
