Check Out Our Latest Newsletter

New + Expanded Partnerships | New Program | FREE Resources | New Course | Congrats Grads!

Check Out Our Latest Newsletter

Coaching Services | New Marketing Course | New Partnership | New Team Member

​

Check Out Our Latest Newsletter

Marketing Courses | Online E-commerce Bootcamp | New Partnership | Congrats Grads

​

Check Out Our Latest Newsletter

Happy 7th Birthday 37 Oaks!! | Top 10 Moments of 2022

​

Check Out Our Latest Newsletter

Helping small business owners set a strategy for 2023!

Programs, Resources + Services

​

Chicago News Channel 2 Interview

Check out the full interview from our Founder/CEO, Terrand Smith on Chicago News Channel 2.

Daily Flash Interview

Check out the full interview from our Founder/CEO, Terrand Smith on The Daily Flash.

Check Out Our 

Latest Newsletter

Prepare to Shift Book Launch | SOKONIshop.com Small Business Marketplace is BACK!

Check Out Our 

Latest Newsletter

Wholesale Readiness | New Program | FREE Tools | Holiday Prep

Check Out Our 

Latest Newsletter

Check out our expanded list of 37 Oaks University courses offered in the Spanish language. 

Check Out Our 

Latest Newsletter

Who is 37 Oaks? | New Services | Free Resources | Shop Small at SOKONIshop.com



Check Out Our 

Latest Newsletter

SOKONIshop.com Small Business Marketplace is BACK!! | New Program for Chicago  Small Business Owners



Check Out Our 

Latest Newsletter

New Programs | SOKONI E-commerce Marketplace Is Back! | Applications Open



Tighten Up!!

Recession Proof Your Retail Business

A 3 month program that helps product-based businesses prepare & adapt to retail & e-commerce challenges during an economic downturn.

Fall FedEx Learning Lab Applications Now Open!

37 Oaks is excited to partner with Accion Opportunity Fund to deliver the FedEx E-commerce Learning Lab.  This initiative is designed to help women and minority-owned, small business owners develop or expand their e-commerce operations.

Check Out Our Latest Newsletter

New Courses | New Partnerships | SOKONI Summer E-commerce Learning Lab | Our Services

Check Out Our New On Demand Course!

Introduction to Visual Merchandising

Window displays, signage, fixtures, interior merchandising and store layout are used to influence customer behavior and drive sales and profits. It's where the creative and business worlds meet in retail. This course introduces you to the proven visual merchandising strategies & principles that retailers use to drive business performance

Terrand Smith,  37 Oaks' Founder/CEO  Interviewed on  FOX 32 Chicago  

Hear Smith speak about the FedEx E-commerce Learning Lab and the role 37 Oaks plays in delivering an e-commerce curriculum, 1:1 coaching & our SOKONI e-commerce marketplace support these entreprenure's online growth.

Our Commerce Learning Laboratories Are Back  | Newsletter

SOKONI Commerce Development Learning Labs  | E-commerce + Retail Labs

Applications Open!

FedEx E-commerce Learning Lab

 Are You Ready For A Storefront Business? | Classes, Resources, Tools & Events

Are You Ready For A Storefront | Newsletter

 Are You Ready For A Storefront Business? | Classes, Resources, Tools & Events

Introducing The 37 Oaks Community | Newsletter

New! Join The 37 Oaks Community for Exclusive Services, Deals, Connections, Support & Resources

Happy 6th Birthday 37 Oaks! | Newsletter

In celebration of our 6th birthday, check out our top 12 moments of 2021.

​

New Partnerships | Warehouse & Fullfillment Center | New Programs | Educating & Preparing Entreprenures Across The US

Check Out Our Latest Newsletter

Annual Planning Workshop, Bob & Weave Series , Who is 37 Oaks? , New Testimonials and more!

Check Out Our Latest Newsletter

SOKONIshop.com Is Back! | New Services | Testimonials | Coaching

Check Out Our Latest Newsletter

SOKONI Holiday E-commerce Marketplace |  New Courses  | New Partnerships... and much more!

New Partnership Alert! The City of Euclid, Ohio

37 Oaks is excited to partner with the City of Euclid, Ohio to help their small businesses grow and scale into storefront locations.

We are leading a Retail Readiness program that includes 37 Oaks University courses + 1:1 coaching sessions. We look forward to supporting these entreprenures on the path to success.

FEDEX  E-Commerce Learning Lab Applications are NOW OPEN!

APPLY TODAY! FedEx, Accion Opportunity Fund & 37 Oaks are partnering to help 150 small business owners across the US develop & expand their     e-commerce operations. Applications are now open!

37 Oaks' Founder/CEO Quoted in Bloomberg Article

37 Oaks's Founder/CEO is excited to be apart of a Bloomberg article on "America's Downtown Districts Need Makers".  It highlights the work and passions of Ilana Preuss, CEO of Recast City (also a 37 Oaks' Advisor).

FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab: Accion Opportunity Fund & 37 Oaks Partner To Plan & Execute this Initiative

37 Oaks is excited to partner with Accion Opportunity Fund to deliver the FedEx E-commerce Learning Lab.  This initiative is designed to help women and minority-owned, small business owners develop or expand their e-commerce operations.

Check Out

Our Latest Newsletter

FedEx E-commerce Learning Lab | New On Demand Courses | 37 Oaks University Bob & Weave Series | Team Highlights  

37 Oaks & Illinois SBDC at Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Partnering to Help Small Businesses

37 Oaks & Illinois SBDC at Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce are partnering to deliver to help small businesses grow online through the SOKONI Launch Pad Program.

37 Oaks & the Illinois SBDC at Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Help Small Businesses Grow into Ecommerce

Check out 37 Oaks Commerce Consulting latest newsletter!

E commerce Development Program | New Partnerships | New Courses | Bob & Weave Series Milestone

​

37 Oaks & the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce (Southside Chicago) Partner on The Retail Incubator

37 Oaks & the the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce (Southside Chicago), once again partner to help small businesses grow into retail stores. 

37 Oaks & the City of South Bend, Indiana Partner to Help Small Businesses Scale Into Storefronts

37 Oaks & the City of South Bend, Indiana are excited partner and launch the Scaling Up!! South Bend Cohort Program. Read about the origin of the partnership and goals of the program. 

Celebrating 5 years of Helping Small Businesses Grow and Scale

Happy 5th birthday 37 Oaks!  Check out new On Demand Courses, Blog & Video Testimonials

See How Our Platforms are Strengthening and Revitalizing Neighborhoods Through Local Commerce

Happy Holidays! See how 37 Oaks and its 37 Oaks University & SOKONI platforms are strengthening and revitalizing neighborhoods through local commerce. 

New Partnership with The Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce and Teamwork Englewood

37 Oaks' is in partnership with The Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce & Teamwork Englewood to help Chicago entreprenures launch ecommerce businesses & create seasonal jobs for community residents at our new, local fulfillment center. 

 37 Oaks, the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce & Teamwork Englewood Partner To Support Online Growth  

Read the details around the partnership between 37 Oaks, The Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce and Teamwork Englewood.

Press Release: 37 Oaks launches wholesale food cohort program with Norman Distribution 

This month, 37 Oaks is excited to launch the Scaling Up!! Wholesale Food Cohort with Norman Distribution this month. Learn more about this partnership and our dedication to educating and preparing small food businesses for growth!

 37 Oaks University is Now Offering On Demand Courses in Spanish 

We are excited to support our Spanish speaking small business owners and entrepreneurs by offering On Demand courses in SPANISH!