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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006th District Business Subcommittee Join Us Every Second Tuesday of the Month in 2025!
- Apr 8, 2025
- 006th District Business Subcommittee Join Us Every Second Tuesday of the Month in 2025. See Zoom info below
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UI Health Graduates an All Women Dental Assistant Cohort in Auburn Gresham!
- Carlos A. Nelson CEO, Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation, Mar 13, 2025
- UI Health launched this Dental Assistant program, at the Healthy Hub in 2023, This is their seventh cohort with many of the participants from the south side of Chicago. Their training is done here…
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Adinkra Tower Sculpture Unveiled in Auburn Gresham to Celebrate Unity and Heritage
- Reprinted | Chicago Defender, Mar 11, 2025
- Adinkra Tower Sculpture Unveiled in Auburn Gresham to Celebrate Unity and Heritage | Chicago Defender
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GAGDC Unveils a Stunning Adinkra Tower Sculpture at the AG Healthy Lifestyle Hub!
- Mar 3, 2025
- Using art as a stimulus for economic development, education (& youth development ) and community engagement was in full effect as we unveiled the inspirational Adinkra Tower art sculpture.
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Health hub breathes new life into Auburn Gresham
- A MESSAGE FROM JPMORGANCHASE (reprinted Axios Chicago By Justin Kaufmann, Carrie Shepherd and Monic), Aug 1, 2024
- A MESSAGE FROM JPMORGANCHASE - Health hub breathes new life into Auburn Gresham
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TAKE THE SPRING 2024 SMALL BUSINESS SURVEY
- Jun 10, 2024
- Please take the Main Street survey, By JUNE 20th. Your Voice Matters!
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CHI Blockbuilder Applications to purchase city owned vacant lots is now Open!
- Apr 1, 2024
- CHI Blockbuilder Applications to purchase city owned vacant lots is now Open!
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Chicago Neighborhood Business Summit
- Apr 1, 2024
- When Terry Bishop promotes your product and services...He PROMOTES YOU! Join him and celebrate over 20 years of connection, at the upcoming Chicago Neighborhood Business Summit, in May 2024!
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A Decades-Old Vacant Lot Is Now a Vital Neighborhood Health Hub
- reprinted from JP Morgan Chase website, Mar 21, 2024, make a comment
- Local developer brings much needed health hub to Southwest Chicago. GAGDC has invested countless hours and dollars into stimulating a thriving local economy that prioritizes community ownership and…
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Chicago Neighborhood Business Summit
- Mar 12, 2024
- When Terry Bishop promotes your product and services...He PROMOTES YOU! Join him and celebrate over 20 years of connection, at the upcoming Chicago Neighborhood Business Summit, in May 2024!
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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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