Chicago Innovation

Celebrating the Creative Spirit of the Chicago Region

[Chicago Innovation @Chi_Innovation]

The time has finally come! 🥳 Drumroll please… 🥁

Applications are now open for our three mentoring programs:

✨ Women’s Mentoring Co-op (est. 2016)
✨ Ageless Innovators (est. 2019)
✨ The Ladder (est. 2022)

Apply here: https://t.co/13BtgASkVd

[Alight Solutions @AlightSolutions]

Vote for Alight in @Chi_Innovation’s People’s Choice Awards!
https://t.co/414hJZgjal
Alight was selected as a top 100 finalist in this prestigious award program, which celebrates innovation across Chicago. Vote at the link below - open until October 9th!
#ChicagoInnovation

[Brandon Austin @TheBrayJay]

🎨��� Artists disrupt to create. Leaders disrupt to innovate.

On Oct 14, @ExecClubChicago × @Chi_Innovation present: Artistic Disruption for Business Innovation

Explore how creativity fuels business strategy → https://t.co/zp5kGrbirg

#Leadership #Innovation #Arts #Chicago

[Chicago Innovation @Chi_Innovation]

Last week, we hosted a Career Progression Workshop as part of the Women’s Mentoring Co-Op. When women share their stories, we all find new pathways forward. 🥂

💬 Tag a woman innovator who inspires you!

p.s. Applications open soon for a new cohort! Interested? Stay tuned.����

[Chicago Innovation @Chi_Innovation]

Chicago doesn’t wait for the future… we build it. 🥳

That’s why Chicago Innovation and Executives’ Club of Chicago are joining forces.

This isn’t just a partnership.

It’s a movement… and it’s just getting started! 🥂

[Chicago Innovation @Chi_Innovation]

🌟 Exciting news! America's Got Talent semi-finalists, The Chicago Boyz, will be bringing their incredible talent to the Chicago Innovation Awards. Don't miss this electrifying performance at the celebration of Chicago's top innovators! 🎉 https://t.co/CC99kQT70j

[Chicago Innovation @Chi_Innovation]

Excited to share a piece of the journey w/ Chicago Innovation's Climate Change Initiative! Join us as we spotlight local heroes making waves in the fight against climate change. 🌟 Meet Amy Francetic & Allison Myers from Buoyant Ventures as they inspire change through innovation!

[Chicago Innovation @Chi_Innovation]

We united to celebrate the remarkable Wintrust Business Spotlight pitch competition! We showcased six outstanding local businesses to business leaders and investors, and Pluie took home the Grand Prize! Thank you to Wintrust for providing this excellent video! #ThrowbackThursday

[Chicago Innovation @Chi_Innovation]

Shoutout to Ari Krzyzek for guiding us through a personal branding session titled "The Power of You" last night! Our Ageless Innovators learned to craft brand statements rooted in their unique values. Thank you to MATTER for hosting us! More info: https://t.co/C3YCIixNkt

[Chicago Innovation @Chi_Innovation]

Chicago Innovations is excited to support the 5th Innovator Awards hosted by The Baumhart Center! Let's celebrate the trailblazers who are reshaping the future of business. Join us in nominating incredible organizations before Sept. 30. Nominate here: https://t.co/Cjqb9IEtJO

[Chicago Innovation @Chi_Innovation]

Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the 22nd annual Chicago Innovation Awards! Join us on November 16th at UIC Forum from 5-8 p.m. as we celebrate the 20 brilliant winners who have emerged from this year's 344 nominees! Secure your spot - https://t.co/0WJ8w7NTZ2

[Chicago Innovation @Chi_Innovation]

This transformative cohort runs from January to June 2024, offering 8-10 hours of personalized mentoring over 6 months.
The application deadline is Thursday, October 19th!
Apply now: https://t.co/PufFvpVa3r

[Chicago Innovation @Chi_Innovation]

💡 Our upcoming cohort runs from January to June 2024, where co-mentors commit 10 hours of transformative mentorship. Don't miss out – the application deadline is Tuesday, October 17th! Click the link to apply: https://t.co/hGscpFqLS7

[Chicago Innovation @Chi_Innovation]

Join the Chicago Innovation Women's Mentoring Co-op and connect with accomplished innovators ready to help you supercharge your career and business! Hurry, the application deadline is Tuesday, October 24th. Apply here: https://t.co/Ou1u7rJNDM

[Chicago Innovation @Chi_Innovation]

We're thrilled to reveal the Top 100 Finalists for the 2023 Chicago Innovation Awards, chosen from 344 remarkable nominees. Cast your vote for the winner of the coveted People's Choice Award. Click here for the top finalists and voting: https://t.co/jODPmQu0An

[Chicago Innovation @Chi_Innovation]

Chicago Innovation and World Business Chicago are teaming up for the Innovation Road Trip on September 26th, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Register now: https://t.co/uhwmdKTIjG

[Chicago Innovation @Chi_Innovation]

Laurie Swanson led an empowering workshop all about "Leading with Confidence." Thank you to Volumes Bookcafe and Women's Mentoring Co-op Sponsor First Women's Bank for hosting our Women's Mentoring Co-op.

[Chicago Innovation @Chi_Innovation]

The Ladder has a program partner in i.c. stars. Last week, i.c. stars hosted The Ladder for a workshop all about "Charting Your Career Journey for Success." Jonathan Williams gave a powerful presentation full of stories, tips and advice for taking the next step in your career.

[Chicago Innovation @Chi_Innovation]

We celebrated the 2023 Chicago Innovation Nominee Celebration at the Lincoln Park Zoo's incredible Pepper Family Wildlife Center. Mark your calendars for November 16th, when twenty of these 344 nominees will be crowned the Chicago Innovation Award Winners!

[Chicago Innovation @Chi_Innovation]

Save the date for the 2023 Nominee Celebration on September 13th at the Pepper Family Wildlife Center in Lincoln Park Zoo. Get ready to celebrate our 344 nominees amidst adorable new lion cubs in the lion exhibit!
Register Here: https://t.co/zj3jtMRWpY