The Resident Association of Greater Englewood’s Economic Upliftment Program (Re-Up) focuses on business ownership, job creation, real estate development, and home ownership in the Englewood Chicago community.
An initiative to build and strengthen the economic and social fabric of the Chicago Englewood community
Goals
Closing the wealth gap for Englewood residents
Reducing retail leakage - $194M per year – 69 cents of every dollar leaves the community
Going beyond 7% - Black-owned businesses in Englewood that are non-faith based/non-social service based
Create 500+ jobs for Englewood residents in 5 years
Create the first Black-owned business directory & business growth tool kit for Englewood
Serve as a Catalyst for economic philanthropy investment in Englewood
