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 | Chairperson $1000 |
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| Searchable listing in our Local Business Directory that includes information about your business | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Strategic, personalized introductions to fellow chamber members through our business-to-business referral program | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Access to our Member Health Insurance Co-Op, gaining you access to group rate health insurance plans for your business | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Opportunity to promote specials or events on the chamber website, event calendar, social media platforms, and weekly community newsletter | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Promotional and marketing support from our professional PR team | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Subscription to our Members Only newsletter that contains business new and resources, promotional opportunities, community updates, upcoming events, and more | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Members-only pricing for events and programs | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Subscription to our weekly newsletter that contains local news, upcoming events, food and drink specials, job postings, volunteer opportunities, and more (over 3,500 subscribers) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Welcome and membership recognition in our community newsletter | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Discounted branded street pole banners (24/7 advertising!) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GRCC ribbon cutting at grand opening & milestones | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Opportunity to borrow chamber’s event supplies, when available (including a projector and screen, easels, 10x10 tent, etc.) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Free notary public services | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Increased visibility and leadership opportunity through chamber committee participation | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Right to vote in GRCC board elections | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Enhanced Local Business Directory listing that includes a priority search listing, photos, video, website links, and social media information | no | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 4-week online promotional campaign focused on your business, event or promotion | no | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Free Guest Vendor space at a non-festival GRCC event | no | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Opportunity to attend to 2 business networking events for free ($45 value!) | 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 |
| Early access and exclusive sponsorship opportunities | no | no | Yes | Yes |
| Free attendance to all business networking events ($200 value) | no | no | Yes | Yes |
| Free sponsorship of a non-festival GRCC event | no | no | no | Yes |
| One-on-one membership meeting with the executive director to create tailored promotion opportunities | no | no | no | Yes |
| Customized, year-long advertising package | no | no | no | Yes |
| Framed certificate in recognition of support | no | no | no | Yes |
| Free attendance to all GRCC events ($500 value) | no | no | no | Yes |
Membership Investment | Friend: $200 | Partner: $400 | Leader: $750 | Chairperson: $1000 |
