ENGLEWOOD — The newly founded Englewood Chamber of Commerce is holding a fundraiser to help it get off the ground.
Launched in January, the chamber is raising money to hire staff, buy computer hardware and software and other essential office products.
Tickets for its first fundraiser and silent auction are $50 and can be bought through Eventbrite. The event will be held from 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 24 at Kusanya Cafe, 825 W. 69th St.
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Those interested in becoming a sponsor can email fyoung@gechamber.com. Those we are interested in becoming a chamber member can enter the code JoinGECC to buy their tickets for $45.
The chamber is an active partner in the Englewood Quality of Life Plan in the area of jobs and economic development, as well as the Englewood Planning Advisory Committee. It plays a significant role in adding to the success and growth of business owners and entrepreneurs.
Chamber members said that adding more staff will in turn help improve the community.