Get to Know Your Chamber
The Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce is a community of entrepreneurs working together and supporting each other to create a stronger neighborhood and business environment, through advocacy, promotion, networking and education.
Originally founded in 1951 as the Lincoln Belmont Ashland Business Association, our organization is a leader in supporting businesses with valuable resources, programming and services that advance the success of our business community. We leverage private funding, government resources and programs, and support from more than 400 members to help our local business community thrive. We are a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization.
Program Areas
Neighborhood Promotion
We market our neighborhoods as a desirable destination for consumers and investors, host memorable community events that connect consumers to our retail districts, and also assist individual businesses with promoting themselves.
Business Development
We provide regular networking and education events as well as one-on-one technical assistance in order to strengthen our businesses, while also recruiting new businesses to our communities.
Advocacy
We serve as the voice of local businesses and protect our commercial interests by representing small business needs on important policy and development issues that impact our area.
Public Space Activation
We maintain clean, green and welcoming sidewalks and develop new spaces that invite people to linger and connect with their communities.
Service Area
We serve the area bounded by the Chicago River on the west and Racine Ave. on the east. West of Ravenswood Ave., our service area extends from Diversey Pkwy. on the south to Addison St. on the north. East of Ravenswood Ave., our service area extends from Diversey Pkwy. on the south to Irving Park Rd. on the north.
2021 PRIORITIES
Streamed live on March 12, 2021, the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce's virtual 2021 Annual Meeting included a preview of the Chamber's plans for 2021 and recognition for our business community for going above and beyond in supporting our communities in a year unlike any other. Special thanks to Chicago's own Chase & Park for performing a cover of the classic Ben E. King song Stand by Me in celebration of the Year of Chicago Music.
Upcoming Community Events
Mark your calendar for these community events planned by the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce and other organizations within our communities!
Who We Are
Officers
President
Sandy O’Kane
Winnie Cooper Boutique
Vice President
Michael Valitchka
Point B, Inc.
Treasurer
Jeff Shapiro
Spindle Fitness
Secretary
Ron Kinn
Skyline Insurance Agency
Directors
Jennifer Austin
Green Paws Chicago
Stephanie Biederman
BHHS Chicago
Frank Campise
JAB Real Estate
Matthew Carr
Capital One Café
Ben Castronovo
Central Federal Savings
Doug Dunlay
4 Star Restaurant Group
Angela Garbot
Angela Garbot Photography
Jeff Hoffman
Village Tap
Michael Jorndt
Bitter Pops
Joia Kopelow
StretchLab
Dan McCarthy
Pioneer Tavern Group
Ryan Oestreich
Music Box Theatre
Ana Pineda
Goldfish Swim School
Lisa Santos
Southport Grocery & Cafe
Ellie Thompson
Ellie Thompson + Co.
Dr. Jennifer Weiss
Cubbington’s Cabinet
Staff
Dillon Goodson
Executive Director
Nicole McLellan
Community Development Manager
Becca Girsch
Business Services Director
Deana Martin
Bookkeeper & Office Manager
Carisa Marconet
Events & Marketing Director
Sierra Buffum
Events & Marketing Coordinator
Colton Davis
Business Services Manager
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