Become a CLMA Member Today!
The Central Lake View Merchants Association (CLMA) is a group of merchants dedicated to improving the business climate within Central Lake View. Our members represent a myriad of retail and entertainment establishments, service organizations, and fine dining restaurants. Joining CLMA allows you the opportunity to network with other business owners and residents of the area. Your membership will also support CLMA’s efforts to create exciting programs and initiatives that are in the best interests of the entire Lake View community.
CLMA works closely with the City of Chicago’s Department of Planning and Development to implement and fund special neighborhood services for the Central Lake View Business community such as:
- Street Beautification
- Promotions & Advertising
- Special Events
- Street Cleaning and Maintenance
- Community Safety
CLMA also uses your membership dollars to sponsor street festivals, garden walks, donations to neighborhood charities, and informative business workshops. Your support funds exciting promotions like fashion shows and the Rhythm Of The Night theater variety show.
CLMA’s ultimate goal is to promote economic growth in Central Lake View, and to preserve its great culture, diversity and stellar community image. Please join our team as we realize these goals everyday!
CLMA Perks
Street Banners
Join at the Platinum level now and your personalized CLMA streetlight banner will gallantly display your business name to all Central Lake View residents and visitors!
Become a Part of Our Web Site!All CLMA members are offered at no charge, a presence on this website's directory. This includes: a photo of your business, your address, your phone number and hours of operation, a descriptive paragraph, and a link to your business web site.
Platinum members have the added bonus of being able to list their sales and special events on the site on our featured “Events" area.
Get Featured in the CLMA Ambassador Newsletter!
The CLMA semimonthly newsletter focuses directly on our members. So if you’re having an unveiling, a grand re-opening or simply want your business featured, contact CLMA by phone at 773-665-2100 or at clma@mylakeview.com so we can feature your news!
The Ambassador is distributed by direct mail to all local businesses, many residences, and a number of city agencies, which means you’ll have a broad audience. We also have copies available in our office so visitors will always have your news on hand.
Meet Your Neighbors!Our Holiday Party gets better each year and we’re also planning more informative and fun opportunities to get together at our quarterly Member Mixers, where residents and merchants alike mingle and encourage business-to-business as well as business-to-resident networking. Look for upcoming events in the CLMA Ambassador Newsletter. These are great networking opportunities!
Applying for CLMA Membership is easy! All you need to do is fill out a simple form with your contact information and a few facts about your business.
Download our Membership Form!If you have any additional questions about membership, feel free to call the CLMA office at 773-665-2100.