A 107 Year History in Chicago
The West Central Association - Chamber of Commerce (WCA) is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of its member businesses, institutions, and organizations.
Since 1918, the WCA has advocated for business and property owners on legislation, taxation, transportation, architectural treatment and model plans for the area.
The Chamber’s growing membership works together to encourage a healthy business environment by providing a unified voice for our members, supporting thoughtful development, encouraging mutual support, and attracting new businesses, institutions, and residents to the area. WCA is a City of Chicago Delegate Agency and sole service provider for Greektown Special Service Area #16.
We are a representative in the community for the Department of Planning and Development and offer one stop shopping for City programs to help start or grow your business. Please contact us today.
NEW MEMBERS
Chicago’s small businesses remain resilient—but cautious. At our latest WCA Speaker Series, leaders gathered at UIC to unpack new data from the 2025 Chicagoland Small Business Outlook Study, revealing that while more than half of businesses are still pursuing growth, many face mounting pressures around marketing, access to capital, and economic uncertainty. Read on for key insights and takeaways from Professor John Lynch, Matt Fajack, and WCA Executive Director Patti Doyle.