--- title: Resources description: City of Chicago For help with your business needs, please contact City of Chicago Small Business Center at www.cityofchicago.org/sbc Find a home for your business with site selector. This is a free service for small business owners looking for commercial/industrial space in Chicago. www.siteselectorapp.com LIRI PROGRAM Local Industrial Retention Initiative (LIRI) – City of Chicago --- [![Logo | LBRA-Logo-041-1](https://lawndalebusiness.org/hubfs/LBRA-Logo-041-1.png)](https://lawndalebusiness.org/?hsLang=en) ![Logo | LBRA-Logo-041-1](https://lawndalebusiness.org/hubfs/LBRA-Logo-041-1.png) - [About](https://lawndalebusiness.org/about-lbra) - [Executive Committee](https://lawndalebusiness.org/management-board) - [Our Team](https://lawndalebusiness.org/our-team) - [Our Mission](https://lawndalebusiness.org/our-mission) - [Services](https://lawndalebusiness.org/services) - [LIRI](https://lawndalebusiness.org/liri) - [NBDC](https://lawndalebusiness.org/nbdc) - [Local Jobs](https://lawndalebusiness.org/local-jobs) - [Economic Impact](https://lawndalebusiness.org/economic-impact) - [Members](https://lawndalebusiness.org/members) - [Recognition & Milestones](https://lawndalebusiness.org/en-us/member-highlights) - [Resources](https://lawndalebusiness.org/resources) - [Contact](https://lawndalebusiness.org/contact-us) - [Blog](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog) [Get Started](https://lawndalebusiness.org/contact-us?hsLang=en) - [About](https://lawndalebusiness.org/about-lbra) - [Executive Committee](https://lawndalebusiness.org/management-board) - [Our Team](https://lawndalebusiness.org/our-team) - [Our Mission](https://lawndalebusiness.org/our-mission) - [Services](https://lawndalebusiness.org/services) - [LIRI](https://lawndalebusiness.org/liri) - [NBDC](https://lawndalebusiness.org/nbdc) - [Local Jobs](https://lawndalebusiness.org/local-jobs) - [Economic Impact](https://lawndalebusiness.org/economic-impact) - [Members](https://lawndalebusiness.org/members) - [Recognition & Milestones](https://lawndalebusiness.org/en-us/member-highlights) - [Resources](https://lawndalebusiness.org/resources) - [Contact](https://lawndalebusiness.org/contact-us) - [Blog](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog) [Get Started](https://lawndalebusiness.org/contact-us?hsLang=en) ![about-banner](https://lawndalebusiness.org/hubfs/about-banner.png) # Resources ## City of Chicago For help with your business needs, please contact **City of Chicago** Small Business Center at [www.cityofchicago.org/sbc](http://www.cityofchicago.org/sbc) Find a home for your business with site selector. This is a free service for small business owners looking for commercial/industrial space in Chicago. [www.siteselectorapp.com](http://www.siteselectorapp.com/) ### LIRI Program Local Industrial Retention Initiative (LIRI) – [City of Chicago](https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dcd/supp_info/local_industrialretentioninitiativeliricouncils.html) :: Local Industrial Retention Initiative (LIRI) The LIRI program provides programs and incentives for industrial companies growth and retention. ### Chicago LIRI Program **James Harbin** Office: 312-744-9413 [James.Harbin@cityofchicago.org](mailto:James.Harbin@cityofchicago.org) **Joshua Langen** Office: 312-744-3947 [Joshua.Langen@cityofchicago.org](mailto:joshua.langen@cityofchicago.org) ## NBDC Program Neighborhood Business Development Centers (NBDC) – City of Chicago:  NBDC provides assistance for small business and startup companies. William Aguilar Office: 312-746-0295 [william.aguilar@cityofchicago.org](mailto:william.aguilar@cityofchicago.org) [mailto:Paul.Hobbs@cityofchicago.org](mailto:Paul.Hobbs@cityofchicago.org) ### Economic Development Incentives As the [City of Chicago](https://www.chicago.gov/city/en.html)’s lead economic development agency, the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) administers numerous Grants. Check out the City of [Chicago: Economic Development Incentives](https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dcd/supp_info/economic_developmentincentives.html).   ## ComEd-MDI: Apply Today To help increase business opportunities for local, diverse service providers and entrepreneurs across northern Illinois, ComEd today announced the launch of the Market Development Initiative (MDI). This initiative is designed to provide individuals – both new to and experienced in the energy-efficiency industry – with skills and tools that can help them compete for job opportunities in this fast-growing sector. The result is more opportunities for families and businesses to take advantage of energy-efficiency offerings that can save them money and energy. Applications for some of the programs under MDI are being accepted at [ComEd.com/MDI](https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcomed.edgeenergy.io%2F&data=05%7C02%7CTom.Dominguez%40Comed.com%7Cac575c003efb4bdcd42408dc7ffa43a5%7C600d01fc055f49c6868f3ecfcc791773%7C1%7C0%7C638525960085018834%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=8mpenN3Eni9wQRaI7pCu3ucwTx1i8uuHu5EH%2Bq91eI8%3D&reserved=0).   ### Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center **IMEC** is a team of improvement specialists dedicated to providing manufacturers in Illinois with the tools and techniques to excel and compete globally. The experienced hands-on team at IMEC works closely with its clients to plan critical business improvements in all areas of their organization from: Leading their Company, Planning for Success, Growing their Business, Improving their Operations, Focusing on their People, and Deciding with Data **Josh Grodzin (Regional Manager)**Office: 847-345-6401              [Jgrodzin@imec.org](mailto:Jgrodzin@imec.org)      **Tom Grant (Regional Manager)**                  Office: 773-919-8200 [Tgrant@imec.org](mailto:Tgrant@imec.org)     ## Local Resource Offices ## US Representative Danny K Davis 2159 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Office: 202-225-5006 ## Chicago Office 2813-15 W. Fifth Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60612 Office: 773-533-7520 Fax: 773-533-7530     ## State Senator Lakesia Collins Stratton Office Building Section F, Room G              401 S. 2nd Street   Springfield, IL 62706 Office: 217-782-6252 ## **District Office** 2165 S. Millard Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60623 Office: 312-298-9181    ## State Representative Yolonda Morris Stratton Office Building Room 276-S  401 S. Spring Street   Springfield, IL 62706 Office: 217-782-8116 ## **District Office** 4321-25 W. Roosevelt Rd    Chicago IL 60624 Office: 773-565-4005     ## Cook County Commissioner Tara S Stamps **1st District** **Main Office** 118 N. Clark St., Room 567 Chicago IL 60602 Phone: 312-603-4566 **District Office** 6614 W. North Ave. Chicago IL 60302                                                     ## Cook County Commissioner Michael Scott, Jr. **2nd District** **Main Office** 118 N. Clark St., Room 567 Chicago IL 60602 Phone: 312-603-4055 **District Office** 3600 West Ogden Ave. Chicago, IL 60623  Office: 312-603-7119 Fax: 773-772-4055                                                       ## Alderman Offices #### (City Services)   ## Alderman Michael Rodriguez (22nd Ward) Office: 773-762-1772 [Michael.Rodriguez@cityofchicago.org](mailto:michael.Rodriguez@cityofchicago.org) ## Alderwoman Monique Scott (24th Ward) Office: 773-533-2400 [monique.scott@ cityofchicago.org](mailto:monique.scott@%20cityofchicago.org) ## Aldermanic Contact ### Elianne Bahena Office: [773-762-1772](tel:7737621772) [elianne.bahena@cityofchicago.org](mailto:Carlos.gamboa@cityofchicago.org) ## Aldermanic Contact ### Coach Charles Office: 773-533-2400 [coach@aldermanscott.com](mailto:coach@aldermanscott.com) ## Alderman Jason Ervin (28th Ward) Office: 773-533-0900 [Jason.Ervin@cityofchicago.org](mailto:Jason.Ervin@cityofchicago.org)   ## Alderman Chris Taliaferro (29th Ward) Office: 773-237-6460 [Chris.Taliaferro@cityofchicago.org](mailto:Chris.Taliaferro@cityofchicago.org) ## Aldermanic Contact ### Trina Mangrum Office: 773-533-0900 [Trina.Mangrum@cityofchicago.org](mailto:Trina.Mangrum@cityofchicago.org) ## Aldermanic Contact ### Kajie McMullen Office: 773-237-6460 [Kajie.Mcmullen@cityofchicago.org](mailto:Pam.Moore@cityofchicago.org) ## Chicago Police #### Police Edgar Brown Cell: 773-603-9254 [Edgar.Brown@chicagopolice.org](mailto:Edgar.Brown@chicagopolice.org)   ## Chicago Fire **Fire Chief Frank Velez** Cell: 773-405-7708 ## LIRI Contact **Patrick Oden** Director of Programs Phone: 312-285-8268 [Poden@lawndalebusiness.org](mailto:Poden@lawndalebusiness.org)   ## DEDICATED LEADERSHIP #### "Bernard is an incredible resource. Given his deep community ties and experience he always seems to 'have a guy' for whatever you need. As an added benefit of our membership, we’ve built strong partnerships with fellow LBRA companies who turn to us whenever they need value-priced office furniture. LBRA is truly essential—don’t leave home without them!” #### Mark Awtry, president of Office Furniture Center ## Learn More About the Organization ### Form ![LBRA-Logo-041-1](https://lawndalebusiness.org/hubfs/LBRA-Logo-041-1.png) Lawndale Business Renaissance Association takes on the task of revitalizing the areas industrial and commercial businesses. This is being accomplished by helping to bring new businesses; working to retain businesses and helping them grow through assistance in use of economic development programs and incentives. ### OUR LINKS - [About](https://lawndalebusiness.org/about-lbra) - [Services](https://lawndalebusiness.org/services) - [Members](https://lawndalebusiness.org/members) - [Resources](https://lawndalebusiness.org/resources) - [Contact](https://lawndalebusiness.org/contact-us) - [Blog](https://lawndalebusiness.org/blog) ### CONNECT WITH US [(312) 925-3186](tel:(312)%20925-3186) 2026 Lawndale Business Renaissance Association . All Rights Reserved. Powered by OneIMS. ![bg-img-3](https://f.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/3846355/tech-solutions/bg-img-3.png)