Greater Southwest Development Association

We are a team of passionate advocates, activists, and social champions. Our staff members are former business owners, individuals with decades of economic development experience, parents, children, and residents of the South and Southwest Side.

Neighborhood Opportunity Fund Seminar

Join us on Thursday, February 20th to learn how you may receive grant funding up to $250K for your small business or cultural organization. If your business or organization is located in a Neighborhood Opportunity area, attend our in-person seminar with @Somercor to learn the process directly!  The Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) was launched in 2016 to …

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Business Advising

GSDC provides guidance and support to business owners and entrepreneurs to start, grow, or transition their business. We are uniquely positioned to help our community through a variety of development services that include access to capital, business and marketing plan assistance, international trade, procurement, certifications, and licensing.

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