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2025 Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce Important Dates

Dec 111 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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Englewood Reimagined: Window Wonderland – 3 Days Left to Cast Your Vote!

Rachael N. Turner

Dec 91 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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AI & Aesthetics: Digital Marketing & Branding Workshop plus Tips and Hacks

Rachael N. Turner

Nov 213 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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2025 Events & Program Sponsorship Opportunities

Rachael N. Turner

Nov 151 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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Celebrate the Holiday Season with "Englewood Reimagined: Window Wonderland"!

Rachael N. Turner

Nov 82 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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Empowering Englewood: Discover Two New Game-Changing Resources for the Englewood Community!

Rachael N. Turner

Nov 82 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 114 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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Request for Proposal (RFP) for Master Plan for Five Priority Commercial Corridor Nodes in the Englewood Neighborhood,Chicago, Illinois - Community Desk Chicago

Rachael N. Turner

Oct 211 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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Chicago African Americans in Philanthropy (CAAIP)2024 Champion of Social Justice Awardee: Teamwork Englewood's Executive Director Cecile De Mello

Rachael N. Turner

Oct 21 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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Greater Englewood Chamber, in Partnership with mHub, Has Been Awarded to the Next Phase of the American-Made Challenge

Rachael N. Turner

Sep 241 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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Verizon's Small Business Digital Ready Program

Rachael N. Turner

Jun 181 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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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

Rachael N. Turner

May 251 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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mHUB and GECC Partner to Increase Manufacturing-based Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Job Creation in Cleantech

Rachael N. Turner

Apr 231 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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Cut the Tape: An Initiative to Streamline and Expedite Housing and Commercial Development Processes

GECC

Apr 181 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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Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce Selected as Englewood's 2024 Business Person of the Year by Alignable.com

Rachael N. Turner

Mar 211 min read

Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce Selected as Englewood's 2024 Business Person of the Year by Alignable.com

We are excite to share that we've been chosed as Englewood's 2024 Buiness Person of the Year by alignable.com. Click below to view the...

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Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce: Making a Lasting Impact in 2023 and Beyond

Rachael N. Turner

Mar 11 min read

Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce: Making a Lasting Impact in 2023 and Beyond

The Greater Englewood Chamber is making a significant impact on the Englewood community. In 2023, our organization provided support to...

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Southside Blooms Officially Becomes a Part of the Chicago Historical Record

Rachael N. Turner

Dec 23, 20231 min read

Southside Blooms Officially Becomes a Part of the Chicago Historical Record

The Field Museum has entered Southside Blooms' CSA bouquet into their economic botany collection making our flowers officially a part of...

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Block Club Chicago features the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce's 69th Street Reimagined!

Rachael N. Turner

Nov 27, 20231 min read

Block Club Chicago features the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce's 69th Street Reimagined!

We've been featured! Click to read more from Block Club Chicago: https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/11/17/69th-street-reimagined-celebrati...

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Englewood's Economic Resurgence: A Tour of Burgeoning Projects

Rachael N. Turner

Nov 6, 20231 min read

Englewood's Economic Resurgence: A Tour of Burgeoning Projects

After the insightful Englewood Economics panel discussion hosted by City Club of Chicago in September, Englewood leaders had the...

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Englewood Economics: Community Partners Discuss Economic Development and Accountability

Joe M

Oct 6, 20231 min read

Englewood Economics: Community Partners Discuss Economic Development and Accountability

The Chamber was asked to share our story about the work we do to support small businesses and economic development in Englewood. The goal...

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