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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Community Development

GSDC offers residents, business, and property owners a variety of services that build capacity within the community and support the overall beautification of the Southwest Side of Chicago. We serve two Special Service Areas (SSA) and houses a Business Academy led and run by subject matter experts.

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Housing & Financial Counseling

GSDC is a HUD Certified Housing Counseling Organization that provides FREE comprehensive housing counseling and education. We offer PrePurchase and Foreclosure Prevention counseling, Financial Literacy and Homeowner Resource workshops, and First-Time Homebuyers classes.

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Real Estate Development

GSDC acquires, rehabs and repurposes property for community good. This includes identifying properties for redevelopment, completing feasibility studies, and securing financing, construction management, marketing, and rental or sale, either directly or with a development partner.

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Senior Housing

GSDC provides high-quality affordable housing for seniors on Chicago’s Southwest Side. We own and manage close to 250 units at three locations: Churchview Manor Apartments located at 2626 W. 63rd St., Lawn Terrace Apartments located at 3214 W. 63rd Pl, and Churchview Supportive Living Apartments at 2626 W. 63rd Ste. 1.

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About GSDC

We are a diverse community of passionate advocates, activists, and social champions.

We work in service of a multicultural, prosperous, and economically vibrant Southwest Chicago, rooted in social justice and racial equity. Together, we build generational, inclusive and sustainable wealth on Chicago’s Southwest Side.

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Your donations matter

Your financial support will enable us to establish, stabilize and expand more business, catalyze greater investments and help our community recover from recent economic crisis and continued shared adversity.

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Upcoming Events

Greater Southwest Development Corporation 50th anniversary

Oct 24

Greater Southwest Development Corporation 50th anniversary

Celebrating 50 Years of Community Development

Celebrate a half-century of investment with Greater Southwest Development Corp…. building our vision of a THRIVING SOUTHWEST CHICAGO!

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First Time Homebuyers Class

Oct 26

First Time Homebuyers Class

“Get informed on the home buying process and how to qualify for down payment assistance programs”

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Homeowners Resource Workshop /TALLER DE RECURSOS PARA PROPIETARIOS

Nov 23

Homeowners Resource Workshop /TALLER DE RECURSOS PARA PROPIETARIOS

“Come and get connected to community resources that can enrich your homeownership experience and quality of life. / Ven y conéctate con los recursos comunitarios que pueden enriquecer tu experiencia como propietario de una vivienda y tu calidad de vida.”

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