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Remain effective and productive from home with these simple tips to #WinFromHome

Posted: 3/23/2020 3:01:00 PM

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Chicago’s leading innovation centers, mHUB, MATTER and 1871, are collaborating to mobilize the technology ecosystem around designing solutions that can directly support in the fight against COVID-19. The communities’ network of entrepreneurs, software developers, engineers, designers and industry experts provides a rich talent pool that can facilitate fast, new responses to front-line challenges affecting our populations. A website, seeking open calls for solutions from health officials, policy makers, advocates and other administrators, along with opportunities for innovators to share their solutions, is now live at CPR-Covid19.com.

Posted: 3/19/2020 3:01:00 PM

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In response to guidelines from local health and government agencies, we are taking more active measures to protect the health and safety of the community and stay ahead of the continued spread of the Coronavirus. Your well-being is our priority. We are also committed to ensuring that members retain access to the resources needed to build their businesses, while also maintaining a safe, sanitary and productive workspace.

Posted: 3/13/2020 9:00:00 AM

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In light of the increase in confirmed cases of coronavirus within Cook County and the State of Illinois, we've decided to postpone the 2020 Product Showcase & Demo Day originally scheduled for next week.

Posted: 3/12/2020 9:00:00 AM

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Six finalists will pitch for a chance at $25,000 of cash and in-kind prizes

Posted: 2/17/2020 3:01:00 PM

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To further support ongoing collaboration and strengthen connections across Chicago’s startup ecosystem, 1871 and mHUB are announcing an official partnership to provide reciprocal memberships at a highly discounted rate. Members of each incubator will now be able to take advantage of a half-off discount when joining the other organization.

Posted: 1/28/2020 9:00:00 AM

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In 2019, the community of over 1,000 people and 270 members more than doubled both revenues generated, and capital invested. Members launched 289 products, were awarded 25 patents, and generated more than $48 million in revenue.

Posted: 1/22/2020 12:00:00 PM

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Experts in distribution and manufacturing, Hytrol Conveyors Midwest (HCM) Systems Inc., creates advanced automation solutions ranging from conveyor and palletizing systems to fully-integrated systems across multiple disciplines.

Posted: 1/22/2020 11:00:00 AM

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Nick Wesley is the Co-founder & Director of Urban Rivers. Urban Rivers has made tremendous progress in transforming city rivers into urban wildlife sanctuaries. Two of their current initiatives include a mile-long floating eco-park on the Chicago River and a public controlled trash-collecting robot.

Posted: 1/2/2020 11:00:00 AM

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Get your holiday gift shopping list in a better place with these 10 innovative products that will bring health and happiness to your friends and family.

Posted: 12/6/2019 3:01:00 PM

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