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Happy Hour + Networking on November 5, 2025
Event Recap: Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce Happy Hour at Hidden Gem On Tuesday, November 4th, the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce hosted an energizing Happy Hour at Hidden Gem , located at 6330 S. Racine Ave in Chicago. The event brought together business owners, community leaders, and entrepreneurs for an evening filled with meaningful connections, refreshing drinks, and valuable conversations. Networking & Community Connections From the moment guests arrived,

Rachael N. Turner
Nov 61 min read


This Just In: MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON, BACP ANNOUNCES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DRIVER RESOURCE CENTER
Selected organization will provide support, outreach, and education while continuing to build trust in communities to empower Public Chauffeurs with knowledge of their rights. Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced a Requests for Proposal (RFP) for the operation of a Driver Resource Center (DRC) for City of Chicago licensed Public Chauffeurs, including Transportation Network Provider (TNP) Drivers.

Rachael N. Turner
Oct 152 min read


Inside the Field: Solar Training Cohort Learns Utility-Scale Solar in Manteno, IL
The Englewood Shared Renewables (ESR) training program took learning beyond the classroom with a hands-on visit to Knobelsdorff Energy’s...

Rachael N. Turner
Oct 101 min read


Solar Installation Training Cohort Update
Beyond clean energy and environmental stewardship, our program invests in people—equipping youth and community members with the tools...

Rachael N. Turner
Oct 31 min read


Emerald Reimagined Recap: From Vision to Victory – Celebrating 10 Years Bold
On August 28, 2025 , the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce hosted Emerald Reimagined: From Vision to Victory – Reimagining the Next...

Rachael N. Turner
Sep 82 min read


Leading with Purpose: Felicia Slaton-Young Featured in Canvas Rebel
At the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce, leadership isn’t just about strategy—it’s about heart, vision, and community. That’s why...

Rachael N. Turner
Jul 281 min read


Empowering Progress: How GECC Is Fueling the Future of Englewood
At the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce (GECC), our mission has always been clear: to uplift our community, support our businesses,...

Rachael N. Turner
Jul 281 min read


Block Club Chicago Features Englewood’s Historical Swedish Lodge To Be Restored To ‘Former Glory’ As Community Hub
Felicia Slaton-Young, Executive Director of Englewood Chamber of Commerce, poses for a portrait in the ballroom inside the shuttered...

Rachael N. Turner
Jun 111 min read


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
Jun 41 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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
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


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


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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