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Learn more about our classes, trainings, and workshops for youth and adult entrepreneurs.

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Learn to teach a successful, dynamic and innovative entrepreneurship course to train others to start and operate businesses based upon ethical principles.

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SUN Suite

Create a free SUN Suite account. Optional subscription plans available depending on your individual interests and business needs.

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StartingUp NOW presents

SUN Suite

Explore the SUN Suite collection of business planning and financial apps!

Create a free SUN Suite account. Optional subscription plans available depending on your individual interests and business needs.


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Music to My Soul

OAD Productions, powered by Entrenuity, was awarded a "Chicago Presents" grant for $50K from the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) for Music to My Soul programming! Read more HERE.

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New Tool from StartingUp Now!

Check out the newest tool from StartingUp Now for entrepreneurs and business owners–SUN Suite, a collection of apps designed to help you launch, grow, and scale your business.

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Mox.E Coworking

Entrenuity's new Mox.E Coworking space offers workspace and programming for Black, LatinX and Women entrepreneurs.

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The SUN Suite from StartingUp Now is a collection of custom-designed business planning and financial apps that can help you prepare to launch, grow, and scale your business.

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Perfect for classrooms, board rooms, and community organizations. In a simulated business environment, participants buy raw materials, create product, secure capital, allocate funds, plan budgets, marketing campaigns, and more!

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