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The Greater Chicago Locksmiths Association (GCLA) was founded in 1956 by and for the benefit of locksmiths in Chicago and the greater Chicagoland area. Our founding fathers’ goal was to promote the advancement of our industry by inspiring a spirit of cooperation among fellow locksmiths. Today, this spirit is the driving force behind the GCLA.

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The mission of the GCLA, as dedicated members of the locksmith/security industry, is to ensure professional excellence and ethics; create a public demand for professional locksmith services; represent and speak for the locksmith/security industry; and expand the exchange of trade information and knowledge with other related organizations to preserve and enhance the industry.