Press, Media & Affiliations
Features, interviews, media coverage, and the organizations that share our commitment to fair trade, ethical sourcing, and women’s economic opportunity.
Media Features
TV
2025
WGN Chicago
Petite Protea on WGN Chicago
Founder Laura Tober was featured live on WGN Chicago, sharing the story of Petite Protea — from two decades in fashion and travel to building an ethical jewelry boutique rooted in fair trade and women’s empowerment. The segment showcased Dinadi knitwear, SoPro Jewellery, and the Protea Pouch.
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Podcast
Sep 2026
When You Come To Chicagoland, A Small Business Podcast
The Short Version of a Long Story
Laura Tober joins the podcast to talk about the path that led to Petite Protea — twenty years across fashion and travel, the artisan communities in Tanzania, Nepal, and Rwanda, and why fair trade is the only way she knows how to do this.
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Local
2025
Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce
Featured Small Business & Local News Appearance
Petite Protea was featured at a Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce event, earning a local news spot that drove a 2,500% spike in website traffic and introduced the brand to a citywide audience.
Affiliations & Memberships
Chicago Fair Trade
Proud Member of Chicago Fair Trade
Petite Protea is a proud member of Chicago Fair Trade — an organization dedicated to advancing fair trade principles across business, education, and community. Membership reflects our ongoing commitment to ethical sourcing, transparent partnerships, and the belief that trade can be a force for good.
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Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce
Member, Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce
Petite Protea is an active member of the Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce, rooted in one of Chicago’s most vibrant independent business communities.
Andersonville Chamber of Commerce
Member, Andersonville Chamber of Commerce
Petite Protea is a member of the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce, connected to one of Chicago’s most beloved independent shopping and dining neighborhoods.
Community Giving
Petite Protea believes that doing good business means being part of the community around you. We are proud to support causes close to our hearts — including the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Audubon Elementary School, and the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR), whose work aligns deeply with our commitment to women’s economic opportunity and community belonging.
If you represent a nonprofit, school, or community organization and would like to explore a collaboration, donation, or event partnership, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch →
More features and affiliations added as they develop.
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Media inquiries, interview requests, partnership opportunities, and press kit requests are always welcome.
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