When he was only 12 years old Emerson Spartz convinced his parents to let him home school himself. That same year he founded MuggleNet, “the world’s #1 Harry Potter fan site.” To increase the traffic … Continued
Potluck brings together Chicagoans from diverse backgrounds and encourages them to speak undisturbed on the topic of their choice for six minutes. Hosted by Saya Hillman of Mac n’ Cheese Productions and Pete Aiello of Team … Continued
Last week the Chicago Tribune profiled Beth Stelling, a rising stand-up comedian who recently made her television debut on Conan. Currently a resident of Los Angeles, Stelling returned to Chicago this summer to capture her … Continued
Doing what you love and having some one else foot the bill, also known as corporate sponsorship, is a mythical concept for many entrepreneurs. CRAVE Chicago invited the CEO of Aspire, an innovative non-profit, and … Continued
Threadless is partnering with The Leap Year Project to give away $6,000 in prizes to the best t-shirt designs around positive actions or leaps. The contest asks users to take a leap through their art … Continued
To celebrate the launch of its new website Human Practice is having a party at Bow Truss Coffee Roasters on Thursday, August 30th at 7 p.m. The healthcare social-recommendation platform that helps discerning users find doctors … Continued
Doejo is many things- web agency, branding powerhouse and now winged-Twinkie bling design firm. After working with The Snackpot to develop their iconic new site, which features snack reviews from the likes of Pitchfork’s Ian … Continued
IdeaMensch is a community created for people who bring ideas to life. Instead of celebrating how an idea is formed, IdeaMensch explores the journey entrepreneurs embark on in order to insure their ideas succeed. An … Continued
This week, Bow Truss Coffee Roasters announced that it will sponsor BMX Pro, Kevin Porter. Some time ago, Porter made waves as the first BMX rider to be sponsored by a coffee company, which was … Continued
Entrepreneurs Unplugged hosts intimate gatherings where entrepreneurs can learn valuable lessons from real world experiences. By keeping the crowd small and the venues cozy, hosts Stella Fayman and Tim Jahn encourage speakers to share personal … Continued
Entrepreneur savant Chuck Templeton describes himself as an environmental alarmist. Templeton, known for founding restaurant-reservation site OpenTable with his wife, co-founded resource-sharing platform OhSoWe last year to much eco-friendly praise. The backyard composting, urban gardener is now back in the fluorescent … Continued
The mission of Ignite Chicago is simple: Enlighten us, but make it quick! At the program geared towards creatives and entrepreneurs, hosted by Pete Aielle and Claire Lew, presenters are faced with a intimidating task: they must … Continued
In Bow Truss’s first 50 days, we’ve watched the space make some great headway from newer blends and espressos to increased seating and decor. We’ve even had a few parties, a pop-up bakery shop visits … Continued
This month Built in Chicago hosted their pitch event at Rockit, a fitting place to revel in the success of the thriving Chicago scene. After announcing the fifth annual Momentum Awards, an event that honors … Continued
On Wednesday night 1871 invited Paul Earle, a Chicago entrepreneur and executive director of “idea foundry” Farmhouse, to speak on the power of innovation and the classic Leo Burnett belief that new products are only useful … Continued
How do creatives get their start as professionals? I’m sure every burgeoning designer wonders how he or she gets a foot in the door at agencies, companies or nonprofits, sketchbook and ambition in tow. Luckily, … Continued
As the life cycle of products and services continues to accelerate, the need for innovation is increasing. Innovation is a necessary catalyst to growth in all types of business: as society, laws, technology and competition … Continued
Chicago’s newest startup accelerator and 1871 tenant, Impact Engine just announced today its first eight startups to enter into its 12-week growth and development bootcamp. OpenTable founder Chuck Templeton established Impact Engine to offer $20,000 in … Continued
