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
Watching Steve Walters work is a peaceful experience. He has the ability to make the physically demanding and labor-intensive process of screen-printing look deceptively simple. As he repeatedly aligns the image, pulls a thin coat … Continued
If you’ve spent any time in web design, you know the CSS Box Model is king (or in my case queen). There are plenty of girls out there pounding the keys, making awesome stuff. I’m … Continued
Passion. Profits. Purpose. These three words dominated David Kalt’s speech at Tuesday night’s Technori Pitch. Kalt gave an amusing rundown of his work history while sharing important advice about selling your business, such as “always … Continued
If you’re looking to build your brand, engage your users and increase conversions, you need to be constantly thinking of content—value-adding sparks, conversation-starters, establishing yourself as an authority—to compliment your product and services. By sharing … Continued
CRAVE is a global community for female entrepreneurs that connects savvy business owners. Started 11 years ago in Seattle as a positive and supportive place to brainstorm and collaborate, CRAVE has grown to host events … Continued
Last week 1871 invited Howard Tullman, President and CEO of Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy and accomplished entrepreneur, to discuss the future trends in technology and the power of social media. Tullman spoke about new … Continued
On the eve of Chicago’s 300th shooting death this year thus far, Ryan Furgeson’s Skate or Die documentary seems all the more timely. The documentary follows Leo, a young man from Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood, … Continued
With a return user rate of under 50 percent for all apps, selling a service through a mobile app is an uphill battle. With this in mind, Phil Leslie hosted a workshop focused on customer … Continued
We were lucky enough to snag a spot at the sold out CreativeMornings show at this month’s partner, The Art Institute of Chicago in the Modern Wing to learn about the peculiar and fascinating life … Continued
Natural skill combined with a borderline obsessive dedication to type have made James T. Edmondson more than just one to watch in the world of typeface design. His infatuation with type began at the age of … Continued
Doejo founders Darren Marshall and Phil Tadros discuss Congress Theater renovations with Eddie Carranza. We are excited to officially announce our partnership with the Congress Theater in Logan Square, an historic landmark of immense value to … Continued
In the short time that it has been open Bow Truss has stayed true to its simple philosophy of making specialty coffee roasting more approachable. For the Lakeview coffee roaster this has meant a strict menu focused … Continued
On Thursday morning 1871 invited Mark Achler, Senior Vice President of New Business, Strategy and Innovation at Redbox, to speak about the importance of integrating value into the company culture of startups. Achler presented the audience … Continued
If you are forced to spend 40+ hours a week in one place it should at least look cool, right? We took it upon ourselves to track down six stunning office spaces around the city … Continued
Last night we attended a potluck where the “dishes” were speakers. Instead of bringing homemade cookies or crudité people brought ideas. Hosted by Saya Hillman of Mac n’ Cheese Productions and Pete Aiello of Team Pete, Potluck brings … Continued
Choosing a new doctor is a judicious and intimate process; internal medicine practitioners and specialty surgeons are rarely a mere Google search away. When selecting new primary care physicians about half of consumers seeking health … Continued
Metrospective, a pop-up gallery that celebrates the Metro’s thirty years of music through art, kicked off last night at the Inland Steel Building in Chicago’s loop. Featuring three decades of art, posters and photos from the … Continued
