E-commerce
Learning Lab
The Polsky Exchange and 37 Oaks are launching a new program for businesses seeking to add or increase e-commerce capabilities as a strategy for growth.
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Providing access to e-commerce growth support and online transaction capabilities.
The Polsky Exchange (University of Chicago's Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation) and 37 Oaks are launching a new program for businesses seeking to add or increase e-commerce capabilities as a strategy for growth.
Funded by GET Cities and Verizon, the E-Commerce Learning Lab involves diverse-owned, Chicago-based businesses working with 37 Oaks and the Polsky Exchange from May 2023 - April 2024 to learn, test, and sell with e-commerce. We invite applicants to apply by May 8 (application closes at 11:59pm).
Accepted applicants will receive:
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Access to training in e-commerce including 37 Oaks University,
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No-cost warehousing and fulfillment for their products,
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Access to the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready platform,
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One-on-one coaching throughout the program,
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​Polsky Exchange membership, including workspace, access to the Fabrication Lab, mentors, workshops, and resources associated with membership.
Applicants Commitment​​
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Posting products for sale on 37 Oaks’ SOKONI platform
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Warehousing and fulfillment are provided at no cost for three months,
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Enroll in the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready platform at no cost,
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Participate in no less than three pop-up markets/showcase events
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Spend 4-8 hours per month on programming.
Program
Curriculum​
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37 Oaks University Course topics: e-commerce strategy, marketing, operations
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Live Webinar + In-person (at Polsky Exchange)
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1:1 Monthly Coaching
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Study Halls Assignments, Exercises & Breakouts
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E-commerce Marketplace Sales Platform