About Us
Formed in May of 2003, Quad Communities Development Corporation (QCDC) is a community-based non-profit organization focused on enhancing the quality of life and economic strength of neighborhoods across the Bronzeville community. QCDC serves the south lakefront communities of North Kenwood, Oakland, Douglas, and Grand Boulevard.
OUR MISSION
To convene residents, organizations, businesses, and institutions within the Quad Communities to plan, guide, support, and monitor human infrastructure and community development activities to create a sustainable, healthy, mixed-income neighborhood.
QCDC'S APPROACH TO COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
QCDC pursues its mission through several programs and initiatives designed to make our communities more attractive places to live, learn, work, and play in alignment with the Quad Communities Quality of Life Plan of 2005.
Program areas include Business Development Services, Arts, Cultural, and Recreation Programs, Engagement and Community Partnerships, as well as Developer Advisory and Assistance Consulting Services. Activities and initiatives are often aligned with the numerous local governmental program partnerships such as the Neighborhood Business Development Center, Chicago Business Center, Special Service Area program (SSA), and the current Invest South West City of Chicago Initiative. Additionally, QCDC partners with private sector corporations and other not-for-profit collaborators on a variety of long-term and ad hoc programs and initaitives which met the agency’s mission.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Craig D. Jeffrey
Chairperson
Nixon Peabody LLP
Jacqueline Callery
Vice-Chair, ETL Collaborative
Diane N. Marshall
Treasurer, Prairie Mortgage
Fred Bonner
Treasurer
Bonheur Development Corporation
Terry R. Griffin
Director, The Griffin Company
Khari Matthew Humphries
Director, City of Chicago
Jackie Shropshire
Director, JLL
OUR STAFF
RhONDA MCFARLAND
Executive Director
Anthony Rogers
Commercial Retail
Geri Redd
Executive Assistant
Jason Sofianos
SSA’s & Quality of Life Plan
Tracey McGhee
Project Management & Program Assistant
Joseph Kennedy
Accountant
DESIGNATIONS
Neighborhood Business Development Center (NBDC)
NBDCs work in partnership with the City of Chicago to improve the small business ecosystem by providing entrepreneurs and business owners with expert training and resources to help address common challenges and support key City priorities.
Chicago Business Center (CBC)
The Chicago Business Centers (CBC) Program is a City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) initiative to fill the current gap in local business resources and minimize barriers for entrepreneurs and business owners of disadvantaged communities to properly launch, sustain, and/or expand their small businesses. CBCs provide detailed business licensing and public way use permitting application support, diverse funding opportunities, and specialized professional services.
Special Service Area (SSA): Special Service Areas
There are local tax districts that fund expanded services and programs through a localized property tax levy within contiguous areas. The enhanced services and programs are in addition to those currently provided through the City.
