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MAY 4,  2023

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

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MARCH 17,  2023

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

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MARCH 2,  2023

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

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JANUARY 26,  2023

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

 

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JANUARY 5,  2023

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Helping small business owners set a strategy for 2023!

Programs, Resources + Services

 

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DECEMBER 14,  2022

Chicago News Channel 2 Interview

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

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DECEMBER 8,  2022

Daily Flash Interview

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

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NOVEMBER 3,  2022

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

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October 20,  2022

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Wholesale Readiness | New Program | FREE Tools | Holiday Prep

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October 6,  2022

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

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August 18,  2022

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



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July 21,  2022

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



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June 23,  2022

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



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June 16,  2022

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.

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June 13,  2022

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.

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May 12,  2022

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

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May 4, 2022

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

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May 3, 2022

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.

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March 17, 2022

Our Commerce Learning Laboratories Are Back  | Newsletter

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

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March 8, 2022

Applications Open!

FedEx E-commerce Learning Lab

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

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February 10, 2022

Are You Ready For A Storefront | Newsletter

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

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January 27, 2022

Introducing The 37 Oaks Community | Newsletter

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

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January 22, 2022

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

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January 13, 2022

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

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November 4, 2021

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

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October 14, 2021

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

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October 13, 2021

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.

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July 13, 2021

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!

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MAY 17, 2021

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).

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MAY 13, 2021

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.

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MAY 13, 2021

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

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MARCH 25, 2021

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.

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MARCH 21, 2021

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

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

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MARCH 21, 2021

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. 

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FEBRUARY 21, 2021

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. 

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JANUARY 14, 2021

Celebrating 5 years of Helping Small Businesses Grow and Scale

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

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DECEMBER 23, 2021

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. 

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DECEMBER 16, 2020

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. 

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DECEMBER 16, 2020

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.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

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!

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MAY 13, 2020

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!

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APRIL 14, 2021

37 Oaks Founder/CEO writes guest column in Ancillary Magazine

Check out the Founder has to say about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on small businesses and the popup channel (page 10)

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FEBRUARY 24, 2020

37 Oaks University is expanding to Indianaoplis

We're super excited to expand to Indianapolis! If you are interested in us adding more courses while we are there, contact us.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2020

37 Oaks University launches On Demand courses

Our university builds retail, commerce & distribution knowledge for entrepreneurs.  Watch courses from the comfort of your own personal device.

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FEBRUARY 3 - 4, 2020

Terrand Smith, Founder / CEO speaks at the 2020 Ancillary Retail Expo 

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Ecommerce Development Program | New Partnerships | New Courses | Bob & Weave Series Milestone