E-Commerce Growth Program

The Polsky Exchange, in partnership with 37 Oaks, delivers this program to help small businesses build or strengthen their e-commerce capabilities as a strategy for growth.

Funded by Verizon, the E-Commerce Growth program (formally E-Commerce Learning Lab) supports Chicago-based small businesses to strengthen their e-commerce foundation, improve performance, and build a sustainable strategy for online growth. Through a blend of educational workshops, assessments, strategic planning, and 1:1 coaching, this 4-month initiative guides entrepreneurs through every step of online business development, from learning key principles to applying them directly to their websites and operations.

The program offers two pathways:

• E-Commerce Workshops, which are free and open to the public, and
• The E-Commerce Growth Blueprint, an application-based cohort delivered in partnership with 37 Oaks for businesses seeking deeper, hands-on support.

Participants across both pathways gain practical knowledge, actionable plans, and measurable improvements in online visibility, conversions, and revenue potential.

Hear from past E-Commerce Growth (formerly E-Commerce Learning Lab) participants: