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Rachael N. Turner
12 minutes ago1 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...
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Rachael N. Turner
Feb 211 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...
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Rachael N. Turner
Feb 816 min read
Grant and Resource Opportunities Starting in February!
GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES Amazon App Store Small Business Accelerator - The Small Business Accelerator Program allows developers that earn...
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Rachael N. Turner
Jan 281 min read
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...
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Rachael N. Turner
Jan 102 min read
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...
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Rachael N. Turner
Jan 63 min read
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...
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Rachael N. Turner
Dec 11, 20241 min read
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...
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Rachael N. Turner
Dec 9, 20241 min read
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...
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Rachael N. Turner
Nov 21, 20243 min read
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...
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Rachael N. Turner
Nov 15, 20241 min read
2025 Events & Program Sponsorship Opportunities
Announcing GECC's 2025 Events and Programs! We have had an amazing 2024 thus far and are excited to highlight our major events for 2025....
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Rachael N. Turner
Nov 8, 20242 min read
Celebrate the Holiday Season with "Englewood Reimagined: Window Wonderland"!
The Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce (GECC) is excited to kick off "Englewood Reimagined: Window Wonderland," a holiday window...
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Rachael N. Turner
Nov 8, 20242 min read
Empowering Englewood: Discover Two New Game-Changing Resources for the Englewood Community!
At the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce (GECC), we're committed to offering our members practical resources that simplify business...
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Rachael N. Turner
Nov 1, 202414 min read
November 2024 Funding Opportunities
As we approach the end of the year, it’s an excellent time for businesses to explore funding opportunities that can support their growth,...
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Rachael N. Turner
Oct 21, 20241 min read
Request for Proposal (RFP) for Master Plan for Five Priority Commercial Corridor Nodes in the Englewood Neighborhood,Chicago, Illinois - Community Desk Chicago
A collective group of nonprofit organizations in the Englewood community have joined together to advance community-centered real estate...
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Rachael N. Turner
Oct 2, 20241 min read
Chicago African Americans in Philanthropy (CAAIP)2024 Champion of Social Justice Awardee: Teamwork Englewood's Executive Director Cecile De Mello
"This recognition is a great honor that truly reflects my passion and dedication to our community. It is my continued goal to have my...
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Rachael N. Turner
Sep 24, 20241 min read
Greater Englewood Chamber, in Partnership with mHub, Has Been Awarded to the Next Phase of the American-Made Challenge
We are excited to announce that the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce in partnership with mHub was one of twenty-one competing teams...
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Rachael N. Turner
Jun 18, 20241 min read
Verizon's Small Business Digital Ready Program
Empowering small businesses is at the heart of what we do. That’s why we’re excited to highlight Verizon’s Small Business Digital Ready...
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Rachael N. Turner
May 25, 20241 min read
The Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce Was Selected!: Meta + LISC Announce $5M Effort to Build Capacity of 20 Community Organizations, Bridging Gaps in Equity + Opportunity
NEW YORK, May 1, 2024—The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) has teamed up with Meta—parent company of Facebook, Instagram and...
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Rachael N. Turner
Apr 23, 20241 min read
mHUB and GECC Partner to Increase Manufacturing-based Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Job Creation in Cleantech
Shared from: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mhub-chicago/ The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced 23 teams that won the CONCEPT...
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GECC
Apr 18, 20241 min read
Cut the Tape: An Initiative to Streamline and Expedite Housing and Commercial Development Processes
Chicago is fast-tracking critical development with a new initiative, assessing generations of redlining by streamlining the approval...
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