Empowering Businesses

Discover the unparalleled support, resources, and opportunities waiting for you at the Brighton McKinley Chamber of Commerce. Our mission is to foster unity and growth for businesses and organizations within the community.

Unleash your potential and watch your business thrive with our tailored incubation programs and extensive exposure opportunities. Join us in shaping a prosperous future together.

We are looking for talented and dedicated Board members!

Meet the board

President


  • Founder

    I was born in La Barca, Jalisco Mexico and raised in Chicago, IL. Being a product of immigrant parents I have strived to find my place in the American dream. I’m a wife, a mom of four kids.  My life is anything but normal. Like my home life,  at my nail salon Casa Glam Salon, it’s also the same where everyday is something different! I strive in that aspect. Keeping my creative brain in motion is what makes me happy! I’ve been in the fashion and beauty industry for over 10 years. Throughout that time, I have experienced multiple sides of the industry as a board member for Chicago Fashion Foundation, a member of Chicago Fashion Week, and with owning my beauty salon. 

    -Yolanda Lopez 

vice President


  • Co-Founder

    My name is Erick Valdez,

    I’ve been with Wintrust/ Brighton Park Community Bank for the last 5 years. I’ve been in banking for more than 12 years, In different roles within retail/business banking. I’m currently a board member/secretary for the Center for Independence here at Brighton Park for the last 2 years.

    Commissioner with the SSA39 for the last year. 

    Excited to be part of the Brighton McKinley Chamber of Commerce. I currently work with different non for profits, business/consumer clients and all walks of life in the aspect of creating awareness for the community. Working as a Center of Influence for those individuals looking to grow holistically for the better of the community. I participate in different events, such as hosting financial literacy workshops with for all ages to help building consciousness of what good financial habits are in our communities. My goals are to help in all the ways that I can, to continue to be an advocate for Brighton Park and its surrounding neighborhoods. Specifically, our business owners and revitalizing our Archer Corridor. 

     

    Thank you,

    Erick