West Ridge Chamber of Commerce Launches Women in Business Committee — and Devon Avenue Is Buzzing

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/West Rogers Park · March 23, 2026

West Rogers Park's business community is stepping into spring with fresh momentum, thanks to a new initiative from the West Ridge Chamber of Commerce. The WRCC has launched a dedicated Women in Business Committee, now actively recruiting members and inviting local entrepreneurs to get involved at westridgechamber.org.

The timing couldn't be better. March is Women's History Month, and the committee's debut puts a spotlight on the remarkable women already powering West Rogers Park's economy — from the boutiques and bakeries lining Devon Avenue to the professional offices and restaurants representing cultures from across the globe. With nearly 1,000 businesses and over 300 restaurants packed into just 2.25 square miles, West Ridge is one of Chicago's most commercially vibrant neighborhoods, and women entrepreneurs are a cornerstone of that energy.

The Chamber's 2026 Board is also newly seated and ready to champion the neighborhood's continued growth. Whether you're a woman-owned business looking for community and resources, a shopper wanting to support local, or an entrepreneur considering planting roots on Devon Avenue, now is a great time to connect. Reach out to the West Ridge Chamber of Commerce at westridgechamber.org to learn more about the Women in Business Committee, explore membership benefits, and find out how you can plug into one of Chicago's most dynamic commercial corridors this spring.

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1. https://www.westridgechamber.org/