75th/Coles - South Shore Chamber, Inc

SSA #42 - 5th Ward Alderman
Leslie A. Hairston (Sponsor)
SSA #42 Commissioners
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Ayesha Karim, Chairman
Judy Minor Jackson, Secretary
Vicky Hosey, Treasurer
Diane Brown, Commissioner
Martha Peters, Commissioner
Suellen Hurt, Commissioner
Lynn Small, Commissioner
Kim Webb, 5th Ward Chief of Staff
South Shore Chamber, Inc.
1750 E. 71st St, Ste 208
Chicago, IL 60649
N e ws l e t te r
SSA #49 - 7th Ward Alderman
Natashia L. Holmes (Sponsor)
SSA #49 Commissioners
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Sarah Ware, Chairman
Scott Onque, Treasurer
Flora Digby, Secretary
Will Horton
Mark Wallace
Upcoming Event: Open House Chicago - South Shore - October 18-19, 2014
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SSCI Board of Directors
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Terri Smith Blanchard
Barclay, Dixon & Smith, P.C.
Henry English
Black United Fund of Illinois, Inc.
James Glenn
JLG Management
Merritt Hasbrouck
Jackson Park Hospital
Jona Morgan-Johnson
PNC Bank
Dr. Vivian Jones
ABJ Community Center
Chiaka Patterson
Davis Russell R.E. Management
Gloria Pittman
5th Ward, City of Chicago
Streets & Sanitation
Derek Walvoord
Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF)
SSCI Chamber Officers
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Junior Pierre - President
Inner-City Underwriting Agency, Inc.
Keith Cook - Vice President
Urban Partnership Bank
Dewey James Ward - Treasurer
DJW Information Services
Derrick Spencer - Secretary
South Shore Self Storage
Office Contacts
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Teyonda Wertz
SSCI Executive Director
Ciera Whitaker, Office Manager
SSCI/SSA #42 & #49 Fall 2014
South Shore Chamber, Inc.
1750 E. 71st St, Ste 208
Chicago, IL 60649
Phone: 773-955-9508
Fax: 773-955-9554
southshorechamberinc.org
[email protected]
South Shore Government and
City of Chicago Services
City of Chicago ..................................................................................... 311
Chicago Police Department
3rd District ........................................................................ (312) 747-8201
4th District ............................................................................... (312) 747-8205
Secretary Of State, IL ....................................................................... (800) 252-8980
5th Ward Alderman, Leslie Hairston ............................................ (773) 324-5555
7th Ward Alderman, Natashia Holmes ....................................... (773) 731-7777
Congresswoman Robin Kelly,
Sherell Martin, SSA #49 Assistant
2nd Congressional District ............................................................ (773) 568-2623
Tonya Trice, SSA #42 Program Manager
State Representative Barbara Flynn Currie ............................... (773) 667-0550
Senator Kwame Raoul, 13th District ........................................... (773) 363-1996
SSA # 42 & #49 Business Spotlight
Open House Chicago
Community Violence and Prevention Program
Reconstitution of SSA #42
PlayStreets Chicago
Chicago Artist Month
75 th /Coles
We Mean Green
Neighborhood
Peace Garden
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he We Mean Green
Neighborhood Peace Garden
began in 2010 as a CAPS
“positive loitering”
campaign. Community
members engaged in a very
positive outdoor activity on
a blighted, often dangerous
corner encourages concerned
neighbors to become more
proactive and aware of
conditions and situations that
threaten quality of life around
their home.
The Peace Pole in the center
of The Mean Green Neighborhood Garden as well as
the twenty-foot table in the
Hospitality Garden invite
neighborliness, peacefulness,
respect for the environment
and for one another. The national organization, Neighborhoods USA, awarded 1st Place
to this 75th Street and Coles
Avenue garden project for
Revitalization and Beautification in a single neighborhood.
We Mean Green NeighborhoodPeace Garden and The
Hospitality Garden are creating a peaceful, artful incentive
to revitalizing a once vibrant
street. This corner provides an
attractive gateway to South
Shore’s central retail corridor,
poised for renewal as the
community participates in
Main Street, USA.
For more information email:
[email protected] or
call 773-939-1710 .
South Shore
Revitalization:
Main Street Program
SSA #42
Business
Spotlight:
Pump High
Energy Fitness
T
he Main Street Four-Point Approach is a practical,
local approach to revitalizing traditional neighborhood commercial districts. South Shore is moving forward with gathering the requirements, planning and submitting the proper proposals for this great opportunity to uplift the community to get the investment it needs. The Main Street Four-Point
Approach is a practical, local approach to revitalizing traditional neighborhood commercial districts. South Shore is moving forward with gathering the
requirements, planning and submitting the proper proposals for this great opportunity to uplift the community to get the investment it needs. The Main
Street Four-Point Approach is a practical, local approach to revitalizing traditional neighborhood commercial districts. South Shore is moving forward
with gathering the requirements, planning and submitting the proper proposals for this great opportunity to uplift the community to get the investment
it needs.
Owner and Personal Trainer:
John Coleman
933 E. 71st Street
773-808-8705
Business hours:
Monday – Thursday
5:00am-9:00pm
Friday 5:00am-Noon
Saturday 6:00am-2:00pm
Hearing the requirements, planning and submitting the proper proposals for this great opportunity to uplift the community to get the investment it
needs. The Main Street Four-Point Approach is a practical, local approach to revitalizing traditional neighborhood commercial districts. South Shore is
moving forward with gathering the requirements, planning and submitting the proper proposals for this great opportunity to uplift the community to.
PlayStreets Chicago & South Shore
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his year South Shore Chamber, Inc. joined resources with Active Transportation Alliance, World Sport Chicago and
Chicago Children’s Museum to provide the community with many opportunities to participate in free, outdoor activities for all ages. These activities included balancing bikes for toddlers, basketball,
jump rope, soccer, volleyball, flexibility training, organized games such as sharks &
Minnows, Take the Bait, Onefish Twofish Redfish Bluefish, and many more. SSCI held
8 events throughout the summer from 11:00am-3:00pm and lunch was provided
by Catholic Charities. While the children enjoyed outdoor fun, we kept the parents
engaged with Parent Cafés. These are small discussion groups with topics ranging
from communication skills, conflict resolution, and keys to strengthen families. We
hope to participate in this successful program again next year.
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ohn Coleman, Owner of Pump High Energy Fitness has provided a much
needed service to the South Shore community Affordable Fitness Training.
Conveniently located at 1933 E. 71st St, Pump High Energy offers training and
athletic programs for all ages. He doesn’t believe in the expensive contracts
that lock clients in year after year. He offers flexible membership plans as low
as $20.00 per month where clients can come and work out independently or 3
personal training sessions for $35.00, 1 hour each. At these rates who can’t afford
to exercise? Mr. Coleman has set profits aside for the greater good of the community, “I enjoy helping clients reach their fitness goals and helping them get to
the next level in their chosen sport”, says Mr. Coleman. He offers a sports training
program for youth that includes conditioning, strength training and fundamentals. He’s also a mentor for many of the youth that work out at his gym. “I offer
exercise to these kids as an alternative to violent behavior. It’s a way to keep their
mind on something positive and to relieve stress. Believe it or not, kids have a lot
of stress on them too. So while we’re strength training I offer personal advise and
conflict resolutions to many of the challenges they’re facing. Hopefully my advice
will keep them from committing a crime to solve a minor problem. And it’s always
good to start kids off with healthy lifestyle habits. For most of these kids exercise
and eating right will always be a part of their life, if they start early.
Reconstitution of Special Services Area #42
Pump High Energy Fitness offers,
Strength Training, Toning, Kickboxing,
Boot Camp in the Spring and Summer
months on the Lakefront, and a Youth
Basketball Skill Camp for ages 7-14.
John has trained many young athletes
that have gone to the next level in
their sport including:
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Sherod Collins – Crane High School
Pro Basketball – Kansas City Jhawks
Tracey Abrams – Mt. Carmel High School,
Starting point guard at
University of Illinois - Champaign
Jabari Brown – DeLaSalle High School
Short Stop Baseball – Claflin University,
South Carolina
Anthony Davis, Prospective Calumet
High School, Pro BasketballNew Orleans Pelicans
Kim Williams – Marshall High School
Depaul University All Time Leading Scorer,
Pro Basketball – Greece
Stephan Hannah – Hyde Park Career
Academy, Pro Basketball, Italy
Malcolm Griffin
Hyde Park Career Academy High School,
Fresno Pacific University-Guard
SSA #42
New Business
Advanced
Auto Parts
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
71st/Stony Island
Demetrius Ready, General Manager
he South Shore Chamber is in the process of Reconstituting the Special Services Area (SSA) #42 which serves the 71st St/Stony Island district. At the
end of 2015 the current SSA will expire. We’ve hired a full service urban planning firm that will assure the renewal of SSA #42 is accomplished successfully.
The Reconstitution will afford the South Shore Chamber and the SSA Commission with a chance to assess the performance of the SSA over its life and to
identify changes that may be desirable to better serve the community. Within the next few months South Shore Chamber will host two community meetings and a public hearing to engage taxpayer outreach and explain the process to its constituents.
The SSA #42 was created in 2006 by the collaborative efforts of 5th Ward Alderman Leslie A. Hairston and The South Shore Chamber Inc.
Open House Chicago October 18-19, 2014
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he South Shore Chamber, Inc is a community partner with The
Chicago Architecture Foundation who is hosting the annual event. The
locations that are participating in the festival this year are listed below.
Go to openhousechicago.org for more information.
Black Cinema House
7200 S. Kimbark
Dorchester Art+Housing
Collaborative Art Center
E. 70th St. between
Dante/Harper
Lakeside
8555 S. Green Bay Ave.
New Regal Theaater
(Avalon Theater)
1641 E. 79th St.
Our Lady of Peace Church
2010 E. 79th St.
South Shore Chamber 2014 Internship Program
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he South Shore Chamber is a partner with Chicago Public Schools to offer Summer
Internships to three of CPS’s Rising Stars. The Career & Technical Education program offers
rigorous, industry-focused technical instruction and work-readiness training that prepares
students for college and careers. Students engage in hands-on work experience and are
exposed to viable career options and networks that will increase their access to employment
opportunities.
Chef Sara’s Cafe
Owners:
Gene & Sarah Phillips
7201 S. Exchange Avenue
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 359-4637
Rockeya Foy is the student intern for the South Shore Chamber personnel. She assists
with all IT issues, assists the SSCI program coordinators, and prepares meeting agendas. She
will begin her Senior year this fall at South Shore International College Prep. She hopes to
receive a scholarship to DePaul University to play collegiate basketball and pursue a Masters
Degree in Forensic Science and a PHD in Computer Technology.
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Deonte Creig is the assistant for SSA #49. His responsibilities includes posting and
monitoring all media content that promote business retention. He now attends Kenwood
Academy and will be a Junior this fall. In his spare time he enjoys playing basketball. He
hopes to graduate from Michigan State with Masters Degree in Business by the age of 22.
hef Sara’s Cafe, located in Chicago’s
South Shore community, on the 7200 block
of S. Exchange Avenue, is owned by brother
and sister, Gene and Sara Phillips. Sara
Phillips serves as the lead chef, and makes it
her mission to provide healthy food options
with a side of wonderful customer service.
Cerrenitty Turnipseed interns for SSA #42. Cerrenitty assists with promoting business
retention, organizing social events and attracting new businesses to SSA footprints. She’s
excited about completing her Senior year at Simeon Career Academy. Cerrenitty likes to
keep up with the latest fashion trends. Her educational pursuit is to graduate from Clark
Atlanta University with her PHD.
The South Shore Chamber Inc. would like to wish all of our interns much success in all their
future endeavors.
SSA #49
Business
Spotlight:
Kenneth Gilkes Jr., Tonya Trice SSA #42 Program Manager
CPS Interns - Rockeya Foy, Deonte Creig, Cerrenitty Turnipseed
SSA #42 & #49 Commissioners Leading The Way
2014 SSA #42
Ayesha Karim, Chairperson - Judy Minor Jackson, Secretary - Vicky Hosey, Treasurer
Suellen Hurt, Commissioner - Lynn Small , Commissioner
Diane Brown, Commissioner (Not Pictured) - Martha Peters, Commissioner
2014 SSA #49 - (Not Pictured)
Her cafe seats about twenty five, with
enough space for a lounge area. Gene and
Sara Phillips have open the doors, not only
for food, but culture and community. The
cafe has served as the venue for, private parties, community events, and poetry sets.
Chef Sara prides herself on creating long
lasting relationships with her customers.
Additionally her cafe is helping to eradicate
a healthy food option desert by providing fresh food options to her customers.
Anyone who has eaten at her establishment
has experienced the warmth of her cafe
environment, and her delicious creations.
Sarah Ware, President - Scott Onque, Treasurer - Flora Digby, Secretary
Will Horton , Commissioner - Mark Wallace , Commissioner
From Left: SSA # 42 - Ayesha Karim, Suellen Hurt, Vicky Hosey, Judy Minor Jackson, Martha Peters
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he Special Services Area #42, also known as the Business Improvement Districts are local
tax districts that fund services and programs through a property tax levy within contiguous
areas. The SSA #42 services the 71st Street /Stony Island area and is a joint effort of 5th Ward
Alderman Leslie A. Hairston and the South Shore Chamber Inc. This program is governed by
7 Commissioners, appointed by Mayor Rahm Emmanuel and they play a significant part in
the planning and development within the SSA district. They are responsible for the SSA
mission, setting SSA Provider expectations, recommending the annual budget and
assessing how the SSA programs are working to fulfill the mission.
South Shore
Chamber, Inc. Staff
The SSA funded projects typically include but are not limited to: public way maintenance
and beautification; district marketing and advertising; business retention and attraction,
special events and promotional activities, security, façade improvement and other commercial and economic development initiatives. On behalf of the South Shore Chamber Staff,
we would like to thank the SSA Commissioners for their dedicated service and commitment
to the South Shore community for the last eight years. There has been many changes, but
more is needed and the South Shore Chamber Inc. will move forward in sustaining SSA#42
throughout South Shore.
The South Shore Chamber is the Service Provider for SSA #42 and SSA #49.
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From Left: Tonya Trice, Ciera Whitaker, Teyonda Wertz, Sherell Martin
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SSA #42
7th Ward
Aldermanic
Staff And
Cleanstreet
Community Violence Prevention Program (CVPP)
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he Community Violence
Prevention Program is a parent program that’s sponsored by the State
of Illinois, servicing 23 communities
throughout Chicago and surrounding suburbs and is designed to
help address issues in struggling
communities. Through Be Strong
Families parents learn the 5 protective strategies that help strengthen
families and communities. Parents
in the program commit to working on 5 projects within their own
community. This is the fourth year
that the grant has been offered and
the fourth year that South Shore
has had the privilege of having the
grant. This year our 5 projects are:
Parent Cafe Team - PC’s consist of groups of up to 25 people coming together
and talking about issues that exist in either their home or thier community and the tools
they used to preserver through to a solution.
Garden Team - Parents work with two community gardens helping them to feel
a connection to the community and their environment.
Beautification and Sustainability
In South Shore
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to assist the South Shore Chamber in gathering data about the communities needs and
to dispense information on services that are available.
Health Fair and Informational - On August 15, 2014 the group sponsored a fair providing high blood pressure, HIV, and diabetes
testing. They also provided information on breast, colon and prostate cancer awareness and provided immunizations for children.
he wait is over! After a year of ordering new beautification items, such as the South Shore
Trashcans and Planters, they are here and installed. SSA#49’s foot print is lined with over 15 new
trashcans and over 24 planters. We would like to send a special thank you to Alderman Natashia
Holmes and her amazing staff for there support, A&D Property Services for storing and installing
all of the trashcans and planters, and lastly Cleanstreets for doing an amazing job with planting
the new seasonal flowers. This is the first step of many towards beautifying our South Shore.
Tonya Trice - New SSA #42 Program Manager
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he South Shore Chamber welcomes Tonya Trice to the position of Program Manager for the 71st St/Stony
Island Special Service Area #42. Her responsibilities include working in conjunction with property owners to
attract sustainable businesses to the SSA #42 district, promote economic growth and development, encourage
joint ventures for companies that realize the economic potential that exists in the South Shore community and
develop a strong business resource center for all current and potential business owners.
As Program Manager, Tonya will ensure that our local businesses receive a myriad of services such as business
retention/attraction, facade improvement, public way beautification, security patrol, snow removal, litter abatement and community engagement. Tonya is a long time resident of the South Shore Community and studied
marketing at Roosevelt University. She has worked in the Real Estate and Asset Management industry for over
20 years. She brings a wealth of experience and established community relations to the position of SSA #42
Program Manager.
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On the Block - Parents survey businesses and consumers in the shopping district
Domestic Violence - Our biggest project is our Domestic Violence Awareness March in August. One out of four women are victims of
domestic violence and the program aims to bring awarness and spread information to reduce that statistic in the community. There’s a lot of work to
be done, so if you’re interested in getting involved or seek more information, please feel free to give us a call at the South Shore Chamber, ask for Ciera
Whitaker 773-955-9559.
Chicago Artist Month - October 17-18
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he 18th Annual Chicago Artist Month
is a month-long festival that celebrates the
creativity in every Chicago neighborhood
during the month of October. This year’s
theme is Crossing Borders. CAM is a platform for Chicago-‐based artists and performers working in all media to promote
and showcase their work, initiate collaborations and engage new audiences. CAM
is an initiative of the Chicago Department
of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, in
partnership with the Chicago Park District
and numerous community partners.
The Business Connection:
Chicago Artist Month is an initiative that will increase foot traffic within the South Shore business corridors. This year we are engaging more businesses in
Chicago Artist Month. Chicago Artist Month will bring culture, art and entertainment to the 71st Street business corridor. This year’s events will be held at
Studio 71 Art Gallery, 1834 E. 71st Street and Custom Framing and Gallery Opera d’Arte, 2152 E. 71st Street.
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