CHICAGO INNOVATION BLOG
The pandemic changed the workplace. It’s an opportunity to confront ageism.
The typical workplace now includes workers from five generations. That shift, plus changes in the workplace since the pandemic, are an opportunity to make the work environment better for all.
Here’s who won big at the 2022 Chicago Innovation Awards
This year’s Chicago Innovation Awards highlight how the city’s tech and startup scene is not as much the boys club that it used to be. Mayor Lori Lightfoot alluded to as much in her opening address, highlighting that of the 21 winners at Wednesday night’s awards, 11 were women-led businesses and nine were founded by people of color.
Lincoln Park Zoo’s new lion habitat wins Chicago Innovation Award for development and features
The habitat features temperature-regulated rocks, zip lines and pulleys that deliver meals in a way that allows for stalking and hunting behavior, and an enclosure that allows visitors a nearly nose-to-nose experience.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Holds Round Table for 2018 Chicago Innovation Award Winners
The winners of the 2018 Chicago Innovation Awards joined President Preckwinkle on February 20,...
Review of “Lifting People Up: The Power of Recognition” by Foreward Clarion Reviews
Clarion Rating: 4 out of 5. "Lifting People Up is a business book that combines powerful...
Susan & Tom Kuczmarski article published in American Management Association — “A Sustainable Corporate Culture Embraces the Values of All Members”
Chicago Innovation Launches New Program in Partnership with The Village Chicago: Ageless Innovators
Ageless Innovators: Intergenerational Co-Mentoring When it comes to building and managing an...
Program Manager Avery Stone Fish Discusses Launch of New CI Program in Interview with WGN Radio
Guiding Baby Boomers Through The Startup Scene: Chicago Innovation has partnered with The Village...
Luke Tanen talks about new Chicago Innovation Program ‘Ageless Innovators’ in Interview with WBBM
A look at Chicago Innovations' new inter-generational co-mentoring program "Ageless Innovators".
Patents Not Required to be an Innovation Powerhouse
Letter to the Editor: Too often we see entrepreneurs invest too many resources in pursuing...
Chicago Innovation Awards spotlight internet of things and AI
Twenty companies, from startups to Fortune 500 giants, won Chicago Innovation Awards for new...
The Best and Brightest at the Chicago Innovation Awards
Luke Tanen talks about the Chicago Student Invention Convention in Interview with WBBM
Women Mentoring Women: Here’s Why It Matters
"If it weren’t for women’s mentoring, I wouldn’t be where or who I am today." - former Chicago...
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Holds Round Table for 2018 Chicago Innovation Award Winners
The winners of the 2018 Chicago Innovation Awards joined President Preckwinkle on February 20,...
Review of “Lifting People Up: The Power of Recognition” by Foreward Clarion Reviews
Clarion Rating: 4 out of 5. "Lifting People Up is a business book that combines powerful...
Susan & Tom Kuczmarski article published in American Management Association — “A Sustainable Corporate Culture Embraces the Values of All Members”
Chicago Innovation Launches New Program in Partnership with The Village Chicago: Ageless Innovators
Ageless Innovators: Intergenerational Co-Mentoring When it comes to building and managing an...
Program Manager Avery Stone Fish Discusses Launch of New CI Program in Interview with WGN Radio
Guiding Baby Boomers Through The Startup Scene: Chicago Innovation has partnered with The Village...
Luke Tanen talks about new Chicago Innovation Program ‘Ageless Innovators’ in Interview with WBBM
A look at Chicago Innovations' new inter-generational co-mentoring program "Ageless Innovators".
Patents Not Required to be an Innovation Powerhouse
Letter to the Editor: Too often we see entrepreneurs invest too many resources in pursuing...














