Invigorating the Business Community Lawndale Business Renaissance Association’s mission is to revitalize businesses, both industrial and commercial, in the Lawndale community.
Our focus is to bring new businesses to the area and the retention and expansion of existing businesses. Through this focus existing and new jobs will be created making the overall community healthier. This task will be accomplished through the use of city, county, state and federal programs and incentives.
“LBRA has been an incredible resource to Roscoe, providing guidance on grants that have allowed us to improve our buildings, hire local residents and navigate the challenges of operating a business. Bernard, and now Patrick, have been great advocates for all businesses and residents of the Lawndale and Little Village Communities.”
James W. Buik – President - Roscoe Co.
Latest News & Insights
10/13/2026
Preserving West Side Businesses Through Employee Ownership
According to data from the Small Business Administration (SBA), about 30% of family-owned businesses survive into the second generation, and barely 12% make it to the third.
Roscoe Honored with 2026 Chicago Manufacturing Excellence Award
Roscoe Honored for Operational Excellence and Innovation LBRA member Roscoe Companywas honored as an award recipient for the 2026 Manufacturing Excellence Awards, presented by the City of Chicago Depa...
Community Connections on the Green: LBRA Networking Outing
The Lawndale Business Renaissance Association (LBRA) hosted members, local business owners, and community partners for an afternoon of networking at the historic Douglass 18 Miniature Golf Course in D...
