Business, Housing, Economic Development
New businesses including then LaSalle Bank (now Bank of America), Walgreens and BJ's Bakery have added vitality to the Auburn Gresham business community, which includes a range of service, food and retail enterprises.
Additionally, there is a host of new and affordable housing development for senior citizens to young urban professionals.
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Celebrating AGHLH 2023 Preservation Award with Other Winners
- Reprinted from Landmarks Illinois Newsletter, Oct 31, 2023
- Celebrating our 2023 Preservation with other Award Winners
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Statement of Use for the GREATER AUBURN-GRESHAM 79TH STREET RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL Design, RENFEST Logo!
- Oct 31, 2023
- Statement of Use for the GREATER AUBURN-GRESHAM 79TH STREET RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL Design, App. No. 90/062,781
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Upcoming City of Chicago Business Education Webinars
- Oct 3, 2023
- Upcoming BACP Business Education Webinars held MONTHLY and more updates...
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THANK YOU for attending the 2023 Virtual Small Business Forum!
- Aug 9, 2023
- Thank you for attending the 2023 Virtual Small Business Forum!
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Virtual Small Business Forum August 8th! (REMINDER)
- Aug 4, 2023
- Join us, August 8th at 10am , for the annual Virtual Small Business Forum presented by the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC), in partnership with the 006th District Business…
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GAGDC Hosts KPMG for Corporate Volunteer Day
- Khaleelah Muhammad, Aug 2, 2023
- Corporate partners bring huge volunteers to Auburn Gresham'in Saugus!
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INVEST South/West Part of GAGDC's Economic Development "Year of Collaboration"
- Jul 18, 2023
- GAGDC ecomonic development and SSA teams meets with the GMA construction team.
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Celebrate National Community Development Week (#CDWeek2023) April 10-14!
- DCEO and our Office of Community Development, Apr 10, 2023
- DCEO and our Office of Community Development are proud to celebrate National Community Development Week (#CDWeek2023) April 10-14!
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Chicago Recovery Plan Funding Opportunities 2023
- Apr 7, 2023
- Click on the story to find out more on Chicago Recovery Plan Funding Opportunities...
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Congratulations to our Auburn Gresham Shark Tank Business Plan Winners!
- Eric Christion, Apr 5, 2023
- Congratulations to our Auburn Gresham Small Business Plan Shark Tank 2023 winners!
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One Summer Chicago Applications Still Open for 2023!
- Apr 5, 2023
- One summer job applications are now open. Please share with young people and young adults!
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BACP Free Small Business Training November and December Schedule!
- Nov 28, 2022
- BACP offers free business education webinars every Wednesday afternoon and Friday morning. Topics include business licensing, operations, financial resources, marketing, and more. Programs are free…
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Happy Thanksgiving!
- Nov 24, 2022
- Happy Thanksgiving from GAGDC!
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Mayor Lightfoot's 3-Year INVEST South/West Anniversary!
- Samir Samir Mayekar, Deputy Mayor, Nov 16, 2022
- We are proud of all that we have accomplished, together, over the past 3 years, with Invest South/West. Check out the celebration video.
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Congratulations to Our CEO, A 2022 Crain's Chicago Notable Black Leader and Executive!
- Oct 11, 2022
- Congratulations to Our CEO, A 2022 Crain's Chicago Notable Black Leaders and Executives!
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We're Hiring More Community Program Managers!
- Sep 19, 2022
- We'hiring, check out the details and reach out if there is interest!
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16TH ANNUAL RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 10AM - 8PM
- Sep 10, 2022
- Join Us for the 16TH ANNUAL RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL ♦ SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 10AM - 8PM!
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INVEST South/West Auburn Gresham Artist-in-Residence Closing Out the Summer with a Bang!
- Dorian Sylvain, Aug 10, 2022
- Colors of Community, Dorian Sylvain's capstone project as Artist-in-Residence for Auburn Gresham with the city's INVEST South/West initiative, unveiling and dedication, Saturday, August 13th.
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ComEd Extends Deadline for Nonprofits to Apply for $1.8 Million in Grants to Support Climate-Friendly Programs
- ComEd Media Relations, Aug 8, 2022
- ComEd Extends Deadline for Nonprofits to Apply for $1.8 Million in Grants to Support Climate-Friendly Programs
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Illinois’ sales tax holiday on back-to-school gear starts Friday
- Reprinted from Chicago Suntimes, By Satchel Price, Aug 4, 2022
- Shoppers in Illinois looking to stock up on school supplies, clothing and other back-to-school gear can look forward to saving a bit on sales tax starting Friday, August 5 - August 14, 2022.
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Rapid Info / Resource Call-in Line | Every Wednesday and Friday at 6PM | Call 551-241-6209
- Jul 29, 2022
- Please update your records, the new Rapid Info Response Line phone nmber is 551-241-6209. Dial in for community updates every Wednesday and Friday at 6pm. All are welcome to listen in!
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Searching for solutions to gun violence: Health Lifestyle Hub planned for Auburn Gresham
- Reprinted from CBS News by Joe Donlon, Jul 20, 2022
- CHICAGO (CBS) – This September, the Healthy Lifestyle Hub will fully open its doors in the Auburn Gresham community.
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Auburn Gresham Metra station will complement 79th Street corridor revitalization
- City of Chicago, Department of Planning and Development, Commissioner Maurice Cox, Jun 30, 2022
- Auburn Gresham Metra station will complement 79th Street corridor revitalization
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United Way Impact Grants – Additional information session and office hours
- Jun 30, 2022
- United Way Metro Chicago - Community Impact Grant, increased our capacity for July 6th's session, and have also added a session on July 7 th at 1pm.
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South Shore Artist Dorian Sylvain Bringing Huge Afrocentric Mural To Auburn Gresham’s 79th Street
- Reprinted from Block Club Chicago by Atavia Reed, Jun 29, 2022
- Using “Afrocentric designs, bold colors, patterns and symbols,” Dorian Sylvain paints a 50-by-50-foot mural inspired by the community, on a bare wall at 7901 S. Racine Ave.
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