West Town Chicago Chamber of Commerce

Mission Statement:
The West Town Chicago Chamber of Commerce is committed to serving businesses in West Town. The WTCCC Board of Directors believes that it is important to maintain the diversity of the neighborhood; to create a balance between old and new by retaining existing businesses; as well as marketing the area and attracting new businesses. The chamber will serve members by representing the majority's views on neighborhood issues to City and State representatives; and by providing technical assistance and affordable marketing programs.

2008 West Town Chicago Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors:

President:
Tara Heibel / Sprout Home
745 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL 60622


Vice President:
Phil McFarland / SmallBar
2049 W. Division St. Chicago IL 60622


Secretary:

George Simos / High Dive
1938 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago IL 60622


Treasurer:
Shanita Steele / North Community Bank
2000 W. Division St. Chicago IL 60622

Board Officers:

Doug O' Donohue / Upgrade Cycle Works

1128 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60622

David Stumm / MML Associates
844 N. Winchester St. Chicago IL 60622

Clint Paton / A.Vision Chicago Inc
910 N. Damen Ave. Chicago IL 60622

Advisory Board Committee Members:

Renee Carswell / Flo Restaurant
1434 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago IL 60622

Mike Dyra / Cleo's
1935 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago IL 60622

Cheryl Coulman / Chicago Avenue Salon
1941 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago IL 60622

Amy Teri / The Continental
2801 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago IL 60622

Miae Lim / Mirai Sushi & Japonais
2020 W. Division St. Chicago, IL 60622

Active Committees & Committee Chairs:

Chicago Avenue
Cheryl Coulman, Chicago Avenue Salon

Commercial Zoning & Development
Tara Heibel, Sprout Home

Damen Avenue
Clint Paton, A Vision

Division Street
Phil McFarland, SmallBar

Licensing Liaison
George Simos, High Dive

Grand Avenue
Mary Haas, Creative Claythings

Networking Events & Seminars
Shanita Steele, North Community Bank

Safety Committee / CAPS Liaison
David Stumm, Stumm Insurance

Special Events & Fundraising
Sue Blatt, Renegade Handmade
Phil McFarland, SmallBar

SSA#29 Commission
Doug O'Donohue, Upgrade Cycle

WTCCC STAFF:

Executive Director:
Kara H. Salgado

Director /SSA #29 Program Manager
:
Matthew Westfallen

Assistant Director
Susan Aldous

Click here to read the WTCC By-Laws.


West Town Chicago Chamber of Commerce Office:
1851 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60622
Tele: 312-850-9390
Fax: 312-850-9414
E-mail: info@westtownchamber.org


***This publication was funded in part with funds under the City of Chicago Department of Planning & Development TAGB Program and does not necessarily represent in whole or part the viewpoints of the Department of Planning & Development.

The West Town Chicago Chamber of Commerce service area is Division Street to the north, Halsted to the east, Grand to the south, and Kedzie to the west.

Above: WTCC Executive Director meets U.S. Senator Dick Durbin
Below: 1st Ward Alderman Manny Flores, WTCC ED Kara Hughes Salgado, and Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley at an event planned by 1st Ward Alderman Flores.