Chicago Innovation

🚨 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

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

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! 💥

🌟 Join Us for the 3rd Annual Turn the Page on Age Awards! 🌟 We’re excited to celebrate incredible individuals who are redefining what it means to age with passion, purpose, and innovation. ✨ What to Expect: - Be inspired by stories of resilience and transformation - Engage in a meaningful discussion about the power of intergenerational relationships. - Meet change-makers who are breaking stereotypes and embracing life at every stage Whether you’re 20, 100, or somewhere in between, this uplifting evening is for YOU! 🎟 Village Members: Don’t forget to use the code "VILLAGE2024" for discounted tickets! We can’t wait to see you there! Register now: https://ow.ly/6osc50TvkB7 The Village Chicago

Zengines has been applying innovative #AI and #ML for years to reduce the time, cost, and risk of converting data - we would love to have your vote for the 2024 Chicago Innovation Award! https://lnkd.in/gcbrkWU

Exciting news! 🎉 Kafko International has been selected as a top finalist for the 2024 Chicago Innovation Awards! 🙌 We’d love your support – cast your vote for Kafko International in the People's Choice Award! Vote here: https://lnkd.in/gcbrkWU #ChicagoInnovation #Vote #Innovation

Entara is excited to share that we are one of the Top 100 Finalists for the Chicago Innovation Awards, an award that recognizes companies in Chicago driving the region forward! In addition to the official recognition, there is also a People’s Choice Award. As a member of our community, we’d appreciate it if you took a moment to please VOTE 🗳 for Entara by October 18th. It only takes a minute! https://ow.ly/XE4Y50Tug3v Thank you to Chicago Innovation for recognizing Entara as a finalist. It's truly an honor to make it this far among so many amazing companies and we look forward to the final results.