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Touched over 1000 business owners through virtual, digital, and direct in-person programming, consultations, and activities.

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Driving Small Business Development

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Assisted with access to capital collectively valued at more than $2.2 M, ranging from $5K to $250K.

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Fostering Neighborhood Development

643

Touched over 1000 business owners through virtual, digital, and direct in-person programming, consultations, and activities.

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Connecting Community

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Touched over 1000 business owners through virtual, digital, and direct in-person programming, consultations, and activities.

Art, Culture & Recreation

Quad Communities puts arts, culture, and recreation on full display from our art galleries, parks, recreation centers, lakefront, and historical sites.

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Business Development Services

Supports entrepreneurs, local businesses, non-profit entities, and commercial real estate enterprises at all stages of the business cycle.

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Empowering communities together with partners and friends makes the Quad Communities a place to live, play, work and thrive.

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Developer Assistance & Advisory Services

Aims to support and attract capital and infrastructure investments and provide guidance for the built environment.

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QCDC Commitment and Impact

We are a 501c in the Bronzeville, including the communities of Grand Boulevard, Douglas, Kenwood, and Oakland.

QCDC continues to be a catalyst for the creation of mixed income neighborhoods where all residents thrive. 

As the economic development corporation with a unique focus on business development, the built environment, infrastructure improvements, and attracting investments, QCDC employs all of its programs and seeks partnerships to ensure inclusive economic outcomes.

 

Square Footage

Secured commercial/retail tenants for nearly 15,000 sq. ft. equivalent to over $200K in rental income to property owners.

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Assisted with access to capital collectively, ranging from $5,000 to $250,000 allotments.

 

Interactions

Touched over 1000 business owners through virtual, digital, and direct in-person programming, consultations, and activities.

 

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$5.43

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Capital Deployed (2005 - 2025)

575+

Entrepreneurs

Served Annually

67K/36K

Population/Households

Served Annually

105+

Business Development

 Events Hosted Annually

30-40

Local Vendors

Hired Annually

46K

SQ. FT

Retail Referrals & Executed Leases (2005 - 2025)

Why donate to QCDC?

By donating to QCDC, you are supporting the organization's mission to promote economic development and community revitalization. Your donation can help fund programs and initiatives that create jobs, support small businesses, and improve quality of life for residents in these communities.

Join our community of supporters! By donating to QCDC, you become part of a community of individuals and organizations who share a commitment to promoting economic development and community revitalization. You can also stay informed about the latest happenings and participate in events and activities that support our organization's mission.

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Quad Communities Development Corporation (QCDC) serves the south lakefront communities of North Kenwood, Oakland, Douglas, and Grand Boulevard.
 

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    Chicago, IL 60653

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