Scaling Up!!
Manufacturing + Wholesale
Growth Program
IMEC + 37 Oaks are excited to host a program that educates and prepares small businesses for manufacturing readiness and wholesale growth.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Where Manufacturing Readiness + Wholesale Growth Meet
Wholesale is a business model that helps sell your products in large quantities. Receiving big purchase orders and the ability to fulfill them go hand-in-hand.
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Is manufacturing capacity limiting growth?
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How does wholesale growth support manufacturing investments?
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Where should you start and what questions should you ask to grow into wholesale and scale manufacturing?
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What partners and resources are available to support these efforts?
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What advice do industry professionals and experienced business owners have?
37 Oaks + IMEC have strategically curated a combination of 37 Oaks University courses + workshops, 1:1 coaching, hands-on exercises, co-packer tours, and a business stipend to educate and prepare Chicago's small business owners for successful manufacturing and wholesale growth.
Small Businesses​ Profile
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Chicagoland, product-based businesses.
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Legally registered in IL with valid business insurance. ​
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3+ years of business operations.
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Early stages of wholesale growth.
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In at least 3 retail locations.
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Committed to wholesale growth within the next 12 months.
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Highly encouraged to apply...
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Women and minority-owned businesses.
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Completed 37 Oaks or other Chicagoland business development programs.
Program
Curriculum​
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​Application Process​
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Must complete program application and interview.
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Must commit to completing the program requirements.
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37 Oaks University courses, workshops + assignments.
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From the Wholesale, Strategy + Operations Series.
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In-person Chicagoland co-packing/ manufacturing plant tours.
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1:1 Monthly Coaching in Manufacturing Planning + Preparation
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1:1 Monthly Coaching: Wholesale Growth Strategies
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$2,500 business stipend upon completion of program requirements.