Chicago Innovation

📣 Final Reminder! 📣 The deadline to apply for the Women's Mentoring Co-Op is tomorrow! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with a community of inspiring women leaders. 🗓 Apply by tomorrow: https://lnkd.in/gWiEymAn

🚨 Final Reminder: The deadline to apply for The Ladder is tomorrow! 🚨 Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to grow and connect. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dUjnWMMK

As a Board Member and a judge of Chicago Innovation, I invite you to celebrate the top innovators in the Chicago region at the 23rd annual Chicago Innovation Awards on November 14th.  The event convenes leaders from corporations, startups, government, investors and key stakeholders who drive Chicago's innovation ecosystem forward.  RSVP at https://lnkd.in/gvF_uFVr https://lnkd.in/g6_Zmrwd Luke Tanen Tom Kuczmarski Chicago Innovation

🎉 We're excited to announce the success of the 3rd Annual Wintrust Business Spotlight for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses in collaboration with Chicago Innovation, the Chicago Cubs, and Wintrust Financial Corporation! 🌟 In August, BāKIT Box, Levee, Yobee , LUDEX and Kadeya all pitched their innovative products and services to the judges! Congratulations to Kadeya, who came out on top and had the honor of throwing the first pitch at a Chicago Cubs home game! ⚾️👏 A huge thank you to the incredible founders who pitched their businesses, our judges, and to Wintrust Financial Corporation and the Chicago Cubs for partnering with us and making this initiative possible. Check out the highlights below and stay tuned for more! 🎥

We are thrilled to invite you to the third annual Turn the Page on Age Awards—a celebration honoring change-makers who are redefining aging, building intergenerational relationships, and breaking stereotypes! 🎉 Join us for an uplifting evening of inspiration, featuring: 🌟 Mary O'Donnell, CEO, RRF Foundation for Aging—one of the nation’s largest grant-makers supporting older adults. 🌟 Marc Freedman, Founder & Co-CEO of CoGenerate—author of How to Live Forever, named one of the year’s best books on aging by The Wall Street Journal. 🌟 Emilia DiMenco, President & CEO of the Women's Business Development Center—the largest women’s business assistance center in the U.S. 🌟 Don Bell, Founding Chairperson of the Illinois Commission on LGBTQ+ Aging—advocating for intersectional inclusion in the aging community. Whether you’re 20, 100, or anywhere in between, don’t miss this chance to meet these visionary leaders and discuss the power of intergenerational connections. 📅 Register here: https://ow.ly/auBH50TEvEt Let’s celebrate the power of community across generations!

Excited to join Cohort 7 of The Ladder, where innovators connect, advance their careers, and grow their businesses—apply by October 16th! Link to apply: https://lnkd.in/dUjnWMMK

🚨 Last Chance to Apply for Ageless Innovators! 🚨 The deadline to apply is Tuesday, October 8th—don't miss your opportunity to gain new perspectives, receive mentorship, and build a diverse network! 🌟 Why Apply? 🌍 Gain New Perspectives "I gained a new appreciation of the power of intergenerational sharing of ideas and practices." – Peter Kilpatrick, former Provost, Illinois Institute of Technology 🎯 Receive Mentorship to Advance Your Goals "I loved working with a younger person who had so much to offer me – she was truly a gift." – Gail Zelitzky, Founder, Women Over 70: Aging Reimagined podcast 🤝 Build a Network of Age-Diverse Innovators "The program helped me get connected to a local community of innovators in Chicago." – Kristoffer Kizer, Senior Associate, Client Leadership, Kantar Plus, enjoy exclusive benefits: - Chicago Innovation Membership during your 6-month cohort ($200 value) - Membership to the Village Chicago ($540 value) - Access to monthly events, large-scale gatherings, and hands-on sessions with industry leaders Seize this chance to connect, learn, and innovate with an age-diverse community. Apply by October 8th! Apply here: https://ow.ly/A19z50TEuJQ #AgelessInnovators #Mentorship #ChicagoInnovation

Apply for the Women's Mentoring Co-op! 🚨 The deadline to apply is October 18th—don't miss out on this transformative opportunity to grow and achieve your goals! 🌟 Why Apply? 📈 Proven Success 94.7% of mentees from Cohort 15 said they were closer to their goals after just 6 months in the program. 🤝 Inspiring Mentorship "Not only is she someone I admire professionally, but she is also someone that re-energizes me after our calls." – Past Mentee 💬 Career Clarity and Support "I appreciated having people to talk to about how I was feeling in my career, and get their feedback on how to figure out what's next." – Past Mentee Ready to invest in your growth and join a community of inspiring women? Apply by October 18th to take the next step in your career journey! Link to apply: https://ow.ly/iYyC50TCgrZ #WomensMentoringCoop #Mentorship #WomenInBusiness #CareerGrowth #ChicagoInnovation

We are excited to announce that Parallel Works ACTIVATE has been named a Top 100 Finalist for the 23rd Annual Chicago Innovation Awards! Out of over 350 nominees, this recognition for ACTIVATE is a true honor and a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team. A big thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey. If you’d like to continue supporting us, please vote for Parallel Works for the “People’s Choice Award” at bit.ly/3MX7TEv. Thank you for your support, and let’s keep pushing the boundaries of innovation together! #ChicagoInnovationAwards #ParallelWorks #ACTIVATE #Innovation

🌟 Calling all nonprofit leaders! 🌟 Are you hosting a silent auction for your end-of-year fundraiser? I’m thrilled to donate 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞-𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐨 Chicago Innovation (valued at $400 each)! 🎉 For those who know me, you know how passionate I am about networking, and Chicago Innovation played a huge role in kickstarting my journey. My incredible network began with them, and now I want to help others tap into this amazing resource! 💥 One membership has already been claimed by Chicago Financial Women — will your organization be next? If you’re interested, I’d love to hear from you. Let’s make it happen! 💥