Empowering Progress: How GECC Is Fueling the Future of Englewood

At the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce (GECC), our mission has always been clear: to uplift our community, support our businesses, and build an Englewood that thrives from within. We're proud to share that our work was recently highlighted in a powerful feature by LISC and Meta that underscores the importance of strengthening "backbone" organizations—those at the core of neighborhood transformation.

The article explores how organizations like GECC serve as anchors in their communities, building the infrastructure for long-term progress by advocating for small businesses, shaping economic development, and fostering collaboration across sectors. With support from partners like LISC and Meta, we’re expanding our capacity to drive change and deepen our impact.

This kind of recognition affirms what we’ve always believed: Englewood’s future is bright when we invest in its people, its potential, and its progress.

📣 We invite you to read the full story and see how GECC is helping shape a more equitable and empowered Englewood.

👉🏾 Click here to read the article on LISC’s website.

Together, we are #EnglewoodStrong.Let’s keep building.