The Wealth of Chicagoland’s Network is not Measured in Dollars — article by Chicago Innovation Awards Nominee Research Coordinator, Jena Pianin

As companies nominate for the Chicago Innovation Awards they are judged on; -To what degree do their company fill and unmet need? -What is the market impact of the innovation? -What benefits does this innovation bring to end-users? This year, 643 nominees presented their case. In 2015, 534 argued their innovations ability to fill in

Crain’s Chicago Business: Innovation is also Chicago’s game

On a night when everyone in Chicago seemed focused on baseball, the business community found time to cheer on innovation. “I don’t know if you know it or not, but there’s a big event at about 7:08 p.m.,” Mayor Rahm Emanuel told the crowd at Harris Theater. From startups, such as Page Vault, to some

Daily Herald Business Ledger: Suburban companies share spotlight at Chicago Innovation Awards

While its spotlight was focused on the city, a number of suburban companies came away with top honors at the 15th annual Chicago Innovation Awards. The annual awards, founded by Tom Kuczmarski, senior partner and president of Kuczmarski Innovation, and former Chicago business journalist Dan Miller, honor companies and organizations that develop new products and

The Huffington Post: High Tech Networking: Bullseye Smart Badge

Five years ago, I moved to New York City to pursue a dream deferred – becoming a writer. While in NYC, I discovered my inner entrepreneur via my snack food mix, Auntie Ronda’s. An entrepreneurial spirit is the life blood of NYC. It is the pulse and rhythm of the city that never sleeps. Although

Blue Sky Innovation: Chicago innovation grabs its shot in the spotlight (Photos)

The Huffington Post: Chicago Innovation Awards 2016: Spotlight Talent

Chicago is letting the technology and business sectors know that it is a force to reckon with for talent, entrepreneurship, and innovation. The Chicago Innovation Awards showcases Chicago companies that empower and “connects the corners of the economy by building relationships that strengthen companies, stimulate growth, and create jobs.” In addition to celebrating Chicago based

Blue Sky Innovation: Chicago Innovation Awards honors more diverse roster at annual event

The Chicago Innovation Awards gave more awards to women-led businesses at its annual awards event Tuesday and added a category to acknowledge movements in neighborhoods that are sometimes left behind. Some 1,200 attendees were at the Harris Theater for the event Tuesday, despite competition from the Cubs playing in game one of the World Series.

Blue Sky Innovation: 15 years of Chicago Innovation: Where the city stands today

One of the handiest words in the world of business is “innovation.” It is right up there with “new and improved” as a shorthand way of describing just about anything. What a disservice to a word that has formed the underpinning of a massive shift in the entire business landscape. And no place is that