🌟 Save Your Spot Now! The 2024 In-Gala is Just Around the Corner! 🌟 Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating innovation, excellence, and leadership. Secure your spot now before it's too late! Event Timeline: 🕔 5-6 PM: Cocktail Reception 🕕 6-7:30 PM: Seated Program 🕢 7:30-8 PM: Post-Program Reception 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees: 👨🍳 Chef Grant Achatz, Co-Owner, The Alinea Group 🎨 Tjeaster Gates, World-Renowned Artist and Social Innovator 🌟 Christie Hefner, Business and Civic Leader 📚 Phil Kotler, S.C. Johnson Distinguished Professor of International Marketing, Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management Don't miss this opportunity to network, celebrate, and be inspired by these incredible leaders. 📅 Save the Date: August 7th, 2024 📍 Location: 401 N. Morgan St. Chicago, IL 🛑 Reserve your spot now before it's too late! https://ow.ly/Qx4j50SPjI0 #InGala2024 #Innovation #Leadership #HallOfFame #Networking #EventOfTheYear
Chicago Innovation
Non-profit Organizations
Chicago, Illinois 7,220 followers
Educating, connecting, and celebrating innovators across the Chicago region
About us
Since its start in 2002, Chicago Innovation (formerly Chicago Innovation Awards) has grown from a single award ceremony to a year-long series of events and activities designed to celebrate innovation in the Chicago region, educate people and organizations about the principles of innovation, and forge relationships that strengthen companies, grow the economy, and create jobs. Its expansion has included formation of the Chicago Innovation Women Mentoring Co-op to support female innovators, a Corporate Startup Matchmaking program to connect large corporations with emerging start-ups, the Winners Connection to promote past Chicago Innovation Award winners year-round, an Innovation MBA in partnership with IIT that offers real-world experiential learning and $10,000 scholarships, the Chicago Neighborhood Awards to promote innovation in Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods, and the Chicago Student Invention Convention to empower Chicago’s youth to be innovators. The Chicago Innovation Awards shine a bright light on the creative spirit of Chicago by focusing attention on the most significant new products and services introduced in the region.The winners each year are innovations that uniquely fill unmet needs, spark a competitive response in the marketplace, exceed market expectations, achieve financial success, and improve people’s lives. They emerge from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Most importantly, the Chicago Innovation Awards remind us that innovation is thriving in America’s heartland.
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http://www.chicagoinnovation.com
External link for Chicago Innovation
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
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- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2002
- Specialties
- New products and services and Startups
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2001 N Halsted St
Chicago, Illinois, US
Employees at Chicago Innovation
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Shawn DeVries
Growth leader and sales activator. Mentor and coach. Let's ask "why" together.
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Gary Slack
Chief Experience Officer, Slack and Company
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Soraya Hernandez, MBA
Global Market Intelligence | Business Growth & Strategy | Executive Leadership | Board Member | Startup Adviser, Mentor, Founder
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Shivani Vora
Senior Managing Director, North America Google Lead for Accenture
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We’re excited to honor those combating ageism and celebrating positive stories around aging! The Turn the Page on Age Awards spotlight individuals and organizations who are reshaping the conversation around aging. 🏆 Award Perks: Recognition at our awards ceremony in October - Free one-year membership to The Village Chicago - Free one-year membership to Chicago Innovation - Spotlight on WBBM Newsradio - Pre-event promotion - No nomination fee & self-nominations are encouraged! - Nominations are open through August 23rd! 🔗 Nominate now and help us turn the page on ageism! LINK: https://ow.ly/XmVx50SPkZM #TurnThePageOnAge #AgePositive #CombatAgeism #Awards
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🚨 Final Reminder! 🚨 Tomorrow is the last day to nominate for the Chicago Innovation Awards! Don't miss your chance to be recognized for your innovative contributions. Here’s what winners receive: 🏆 Recognition at the Chicago Innovation Awards 🔔 Participation in the Nasdaq Bell ceremony in Times Square 🤝 Meeting with Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle 🎓 Top 100 Finalists Receive: - Scholarship to “The Practical Innovator” at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management School of Management ($2,500 value) - Profile on our website during the People’s Choice Award voting 🎉 All Nominees Receive: Recognition at the Nominee Celebration in September Don't wait—nominate now and join us in celebrating Chicago's innovative spirit! Click here to nominate: https://ow.ly/62zr50SPff6
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Watching a great discussion on the future of food at the Chicago Innovation #tasteinnovation event. Allison Hofferica Accenture Greater Chicago Food Depository Lori Baran Paul Gierstorf Kate Sullivan
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Helping firms accelerate growth, scale operations, and increase profitability without significant upfront investment
Congratulations to Chicago Innovation for an enjoyable evening at "The Taste of Innovation"! It was great to hear from such a diverse panel of speakers, including Chef Curtis Duffy (Ever), Michael LaVitola (Foxtrot), Luke Saunders (Farmers Fridge), Kate Maehr (Greater Chicago Food Depository), Lori Baran (Accenture) The conversation, ,moderated by Kate Sullivan was insightful, offering unique perspectives on the future of food and hospitality. The community support for Chicago innovation was inspiring, and it's fantastic to see so much happening in our city. Thank you to everyone who made the evening memorable!
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Human-Centered Strategist and Leader | Helping Retail, Hospitality, and CPG Companies Transform their Business and Culture through Experience | Managing Director at Accenture Song
Enjoyed the lively panel discussion last night at Chicago Innovation's The Taste of Innovation event last night! Lori Baran was an incredible panelist (alongside Ever Chef Curtis Duffy, Foxtrot Founder Mike LaVitola, Farmer's Fridge Founder Luke Saunders, and CEO of the Greater Chicago Food Depository Kate Maeher) and Allison Hofferica crushed it with her introduction! No shortage of passion, vision, and drive with this group!
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IT staffing professional dedicated to promoting diversity within the industry 🌟 Chief Growth Officer at McCann Partners: ARA Co-Founder
Kudos to Chicago Innovation for a great Taste of Innovation event last night. A big shout out to moderator Kate Sullivan and panelists Luke Saunders, Chef Curtis Duffy, Michael LaVitola, Kate Maehr and Lori Baran. The conversation highlighted Chicago's status as a top food town, showcasing remarkable passion, innovation, and compassion from all the panelists. Thank you Luke Tanen and Tom Kuczmarski Paul Kitti for your dedication to celebrating innovation in our great city!
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Thank you, Kate Maehr, for being a panelist. Your insights on the food insecurity crisis were incredibly impactful and have inspired us to strive for better solutions!
Thanks to Chicago Innovation for including the Greater Chicago Food Depository in last night’s Taste of Innovation event. I was honored to share the stage with several of Chicago’s leaders in food and hospitality, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to shine a light on the crisis of food insecurity that persists during this time of great innovation. Chef Curtis Duffy shared his belief that guests at his restaurant “need to feel loved” and it sparked a question in my mind. How do we ensure that all our neighbors feel respected, seen and loved when they need food – whether they are visiting an amazing award-winning restaurant or a food pantry? I believe it starts by centering the voices of people who have experienced the injustice of food insecurity. Chicago will continue to be a hub and an incubator for innovation in the world of food as long as we prioritize inclusivity in our innovations. Being a truly great community compels us to add more seats at the table.
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🍽️ Yesterday, I attended the Taste of Innovation event at the DePaul University School of Music, hosted by Chicago Innovation. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when Michelin-star chefs, startup moguls, and a whole lot of foodies get together, the answer is simple: pure magic (and a few food comas). The big takeaway? While data is great, sometimes you need to trust your gut. After all, that's where all the good food goes! 🍕🍲🍩 #Innovation #FoodForThought #TrustYourGut #ChicagoEats #FoodiesUnite #TasteOfInnovation #PeopleMatter #GreaterChicagoFoodDepository
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I had an incredible time at The Taste of Innovation, hosted by Chicago Innovation and The Executives' Club of Chicago. The panel discussion offered such valuable insights, including - Why Chicago, with its corporate leaders, ideal location and culture of invention, is the best city for food innovation - How to balance creativity with data-driven insights – when to go with your heart and when to carefully examine the figures - How alternative protein is better for the earth, better for your health, and true innovation - The vital efforts of the Greater Chicago Food Depository in addressing hunger and ensuring access to a quality diet across all income levels Sincere appreciation to the moderator, Kate Sullivan, and the panelists Lori Baran, Chef Curtis Duffy, Michael LaVitola, Kate Maehr, and Luke Saunders for such an informative discussion!
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