About Us
The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce is a broad community based organization designed to represent and help merchants and other business people in the community. It is a policy of the organization to promote goodwill and a pleasant business environment for merchants, consumers, and area residents. The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce is the Sole Service Provider for Special Service Areas #8 and #17. Combined, the two business districts include Sheffield Avenue from Irving Park Road to Diversey Parkway; Clark Street from Byron Street to Diversey; Broadway from Grace to Diversey; Belmont Avenue from Racine Avenue to Halsted Street and Halsted from Belmont to Diversey. This area is famous for attractions like Wrigley Field, The Briar Street Theater, a thriving dining district, exciting nightlife and a number a boutique hotels and Bed and Breakfasts.
A Brief History
The Lakeview East Chamber and Lakeview Chamber established the The Belmont Theater District, which acts as an advocate to create, promote and strengthen the diverse artistic offerings of the Lakeview neighborhood to its residents and visitors. Both Chambers also collaborated to bring Lakeview its own mobile app called GoLakeview. GoLakeview was created in an effort to provide added exposure to local businesses and venues, along with enhancing the experience of both visitors & local residents of Lakeview.
Who We Serve / Our Services
Member Benefits
The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce is here to help promote, assist and grow your business!
Communications
Our members receive neighborhood and business communications including crime alerts, updated city ordinances and regulations, neighborhood happenings and business opportunities. They can also attend educational seminars for free or at a discounted rate.
Marketing
Our members are able to include information in our bi-monthly newsletter reaching over 20,000 local residents and businesses! They also receive enhanced business listings on the Lakeview East website and in our Business Directory (25,000 printed annually). Additionally, we create printed and online magazines that include information about our members.
