About the Chamber
Mission
The South Chicago Chamber of Commerce aims to strengthen and promote its members, while also supporting the community’s economic well-being by facilitating growth of businesses and fostering new ones.
Vision
To reestablish a once thriving business district and drive economic growth, the chamber will accomplish this by:
- Providing resources for the enrichment of current businesses.
- Encouraging community involvement.
- Creating a more secure and safer environment for businesses and patrons.
Chamber Profile
The South Chicago Chamber has been serving the South Chicago Community since the early 1900’s. The group was incorporated in 1924 to “Help promote and strengthen the South Chicago Business District”. You can not have a strong district without a strong community and you can not have a strong community without a strong business district!

Board of Directors
Board Officers
President
Adrian Cardoso
A Metal Scrap
Vice President
Jackie Samuel
Claretian Associates
Vice President
Sam Gomez,
Our Neighborhood Times
Secretary
Yessenia Carreon
Treasurer
Tom Schell
South Chicago Parents & Friends
Board Members
Dan Arce
Tropical Optical
Vernal Breashears
Retired
Kimberly Clark
Waddell & Reed
Muinat Ishowo
Advocate Trinity Hospital
James McMillan
Retired
Eduardo Pena
Precision Decorating
Joann Podkul
Retired
Leslie Rogers
South Shore Hospital

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