Economic Development
Small business development and improvement of our business districts is one of our core functions. This includes: Operation of the Albany Park and Irving Park Special Service Area (SSA #60), operation of the Albany Park Chamber of Commerce, and serving as a Neighborhood Business Development Center and Chicago Business Center; a delegate agency of the City of Chicago.
SSA #60
North River Commission proudly serves as the sole service provider for the Albany Park & Irving Park Special Service Area (SSA #60) and supports local businesses and their customers.
Albany Park Chamber of Commerce
The Albany Park Chamber of Commerce is a program of the North River Commission with the mission to support, advocate, and promote our members and local businesses in the Albany Park, Irving Park, Mayfair, and North Park business districts.
If interested in becoming a member, please reach out to Karen at karen@northrivercommission.org
Chicago Business Center
We are one of 8 delegate agencies of the city of Chicago to function as a Chicago Business Center (CBC) - a program of the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) initiative to fill the current gap in local business resources and minimize barriers for entrepreneurs and business owners of disadvantaged communities to properly launch, sustain, and/or expand their small businesses
The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection’s (BACP) Neighborhood Business Development Centers (NBDCs) play a critical role in fostering equitable small-business environments, in the communities they serve across the City of Chicago. The NBDC Program consists of 65 local business service organizations that provide no-cost hyper-local business development assistance to entrepreneurs and business owners throughout the city. On behalf of the City, NBDCs provide general business licensing and public way use permitting guidance as well as specialized support services based on their program type (i.e., Place-Based Business Specialist, and City-Wide Capital Specialist), which includes confidential 1-on-1 business advising, technical assistance, professional development workshops, access to capital, B2B networking, employment and workforce development assistance and more. Call our office to make an appointment!
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/neighborhoodbusinessdevelopmentcenters.html)
Neighborhood Business
Development Center (NBDC)
How do I become a chamber member?
Chamber membership begin at $175 annually. Please contact info@northrivercommission.org if you are interested in joining.
I want to start a business, can you help?
Yes we can! Call or visit our Chicago Business Center for a consultation. We can help with any questions regarding permitting, licensing, zoning, and financial resources.
How can the SSA help my business?
The Special Service Area has rebate programs to help enhance your business including a Security Camera and Façade Rebate that offers reimbursements for improvement projects.
SSA 60 Vendor, Patch Landscaping’s team installing a new planter on Lawrence and Manor