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Case Study: FLOTO’s Collaboration with Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce to Address Digital Inequity
Posted on July 1, 2024 by mtrichardson@uchicago.ed Small Business in the Business of Growing Business EXCERPT: Key Findings Our...

Rachael N. Turner
5 days ago1 min read
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GEC and E.G. Woode Highlighted by JP Morgan Chase for Creating Opportunities in Englewood
A Small Business in the Business of Growing Business JPMorgan Chase is supporting entrepreneurship opportunities in Chicago’s South and...

Rachael N. Turner
Jun 21 min read
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New! Legal Aid for Entrepreneurs (LANE)
LANE provides services to entrepreneurs in the City of Chicago, Cook County, or those employing individuals or serving communities in the...

Rachael N. Turner
May 211 min read
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Beyond the Headlines: Our Executive Director on the Future of Clean Energy
As we continue to develop programming and education on Clean Energy and workforce development, it is vital to stay on top of changes in...

Rachael N. Turner
May 143 min read
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Navigating the SBA's 2025 Reforms: What Englewood Entrepreneurs Need to Know
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has introduced significant changes in 2025 that will impact small businesses nationwide,...

Rachael N. Turner
May 53 min read
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The Next Tech Empire: Gaming, Robotics, and Drones – A New Blueprint for Ownership
The Next Big Thing is Here. Are You Ready? There are moments in history when entire industries are born overnight. The internet in the...

Donnell Layne
Apr 233 min read
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Automation is the Future. And the Future is Ours.
There was a time when people thought computers were just for scientists. A time when they said the internet was just a trend. A time when...

Donnell Layne
Apr 233 min read
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Chicago’s Quantum Corridor: The South Side is the Future
We Are Entering a New Era. And Chicago Will Lead It. Every major technological revolution in history has created two kinds of people...

Donnell Layne
Apr 233 min read
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Illinois’ 15GW Energy Storage Target: Powering the Future, Empowering the People
By Donnell Layne The Future Is Now. And We’re Not Just Witnessing It—We’re Leading It. In every era of human history, there comes a...

Donnell Layne
Apr 143 min read
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Press Release: Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce Presents the Google Workshop Series 2025
Check out the latest press release featuring the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce: Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce Presents...

Rachael N. Turner
Mar 171 min read
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Google Workshops at the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce
We are excited to host Google Workshops, facilitated by CJ Harris of That's So Creative, LLC! Register now so that you can reserve your...

Rachael N. Turner
Mar 51 min read
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Greater Englewood Chamber Executive Director Felicia Slaton-Young Featured in Chicago Tribune Article On Vacant Lots for Sale in Englewood
CLICK HERE for the full article! Excerpt: “It’s all up for grabs, and I think everyone in Englewood is following it,” said Felicia...

Rachael N. Turner
Feb 211 min read
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Grant and Resource Opportunities for March!
Amazon App Store Small Business Accelerator - The Small Business Accelerator Program allows developers that earn less than 1 million USD...

Rachael N. Turner
Feb 814 min read
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Grant and Resource Opportunities Starting in February!
GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES Amazon App Store Small Business Accelerator - The Small Business Accelerator Program allows developers that earn...

Rachael N. Turner
Feb 816 min read
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Take Control of Your Business Finances with the 2025 Basic Financials for Business Program!
The Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce (GECC) is excited to announce the launch of its 2025 Basic Financials for Business program, an...

Rachael N. Turner
Jan 281 min read
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Englewood Shared Renewables: Greater Englewood Chamber Celebrates First Cohort Completion
We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of the Englewood Shared Renewables program’s first cohort! Participants earned...

Rachael N. Turner
Jan 102 min read
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The Importance of Planning for Business Owners Throughout the Year
Holidays play a significant role in shaping consumer behavior and influencing business operations. From New Year’s Day to year-end...

Rachael N. Turner
Jan 63 min read
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2025 Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce Important Dates
This just in... We are gearing up for 2025 and excited to celebrate 10 years and continue to grow as an organization! Be sure to add...

Rachael N. Turner
Dec 11, 20241 min read
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Englewood Reimagined: Window Wonderland – 3 Days Left to Cast Your Vote!
Englewood Reimagined: Window Wonderland – 3 Days Left to Cast Your Vote! The holiday spirit is shining bright in Englewood with Window...

Rachael N. Turner
Dec 9, 20241 min read
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AI & Aesthetics: Digital Marketing & Branding Workshop plus Tips and Hacks
This week we held the first AI & Aesthetics Workshop! We focused on creating engaging visuals, marketing your business, and leveraging AI...

Rachael N. Turner
Nov 21, 20243 min read
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