Chicago Innovation Blog

‘What do we have to do?’ Female innovators chart path toward equality

by | May 27, 2016

Getting more women into finance roles could help eradicate the biases women face when starting a business. But that would just be the beginning to increasing diversity for entrepreneurs, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle told the crowd of about 500 at Chicago Innovation Award’s second annual Celebrating Women in Innovation event.

Chicago Innovation Awards winners revealed

Chicago Innovation Awards winners revealed

A self-sanitizing diaper changing table, a digital health platform, and an apparel brand that eases dressing for older adults get special honors in this year’s awards.

Chicago Innovation Awards: A Preview

Chicago Innovation Awards: A Preview

This year’s Chicago Innovation Awards are set to take place on Nov. 16. Luke Tanen — president and CEO of Chicago Innovation — joins the Noon Business Hour with a preview.

Chicago Innovation Awards: A Preview

Innovation Award spawns study on Chicago trends

A study of data from Chicago Innovation Award nominees has led to a report on trends in the city. Luke Tanen, president and CEO of Chicago Innovation, joins the Noon Business Hour.