Urban Growers Collective

Urban Growers Collective

Green Era operates Chicago’s flagship food-waste-only anaerobic digester in Auburn Gresham, converting inedible, packaged food waste into renewable energy, nutrient-rich compost, and local jobs. To date, the facility has diverted hundreds of millions of pounds of...
CharCharms

CharCharms

CharCharms reinvents hydration by transforming ordinary water bottles into customizable style statements. Its product line includes charms, straw toppers, stick-on hooks, boots, and bottle pouches that allow users to personalize how they hydrate. The innovation began...
(P)Rind

(P)Rind

Born from recovery, crafted for discovery. After a life-threatening bike accident, our co-founder Teo found unexpected strength in the overlooked: Parmesan rinds. Rich in protein, calcium, and amino acids, they fueled his healing and sparked an idea — what if rinds...
Zerno

Zerno

ZERNO™  precision coffee grinders are hand-assembled in Chicago and built for those who want to explore coffee at the highest level. ZERNO is a platform for experimentation, learning, and unlocking the full potential of your coffee. The Z1, our flagship grinder,...
Chamberlain Group

Chamberlain Group

myQ Enterprise transforms warehouse logistics by addressing the costly blind spots that exist between the entry gate and the loading dock. By automating driver check-ins, optimizing trailer assignments, and enabling real-time asset tracking, myQ Enterprise eliminates...