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Below the Radar Innovation Recognition AWARD Program - MAY 13 at DrinkerBiddle!
We are very pleased to announce the Below the Radar™ Awards Program to be held May 13th back at Drinker Biddle & Reath, 191 N. Wacker Drive.
Our Below the Radar Finalists for this year are:
GSI Technologies: Leverages its strength in the printing industry to carve new markets in printed electronics and functional printing, helping in the medical industry, electronics, solar power, and more
Lemko: Makes cellular telephony feasible and cost-effective for rural areas throughout the globe; by combining the design principles of the Internet with the mobility requirements of cellular, Lemko creates a powerful all-IP software package that shifts the network intelligence to the edge- the cell site
Newser: "Faster, Smarter News" - is a revolutionary and rapidly growing website that makes learning the day's news visually appealing, efficient, and enjoyable by adding human editors' intelligence to computer driven aggregation, with a bit of social competition thrown in as well
RevStor: Brings companies data security and reliability in an innovative approach that leverages proprietary patent-pending technologies and mesh computing principles, all in a cost-effective manner that makes this functionality accessible beyond large corporations
Our special guest emcee for the evening has been covering the local tech scene for years:
Brad Spirrison, "Tech Matters" columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times and President, Midwest Business, Inc.
Along with highlighting some of Chicagoland's innovative companies who are not as well-known to the average Windy City citizen, we will have a panel of judges representing a collaborative effort across entrepreneurial organizations in our fair city:
- Darren Cahr: Partner- Intellectual Property Practice; Drinker Biddle & Reath
- Raman Chadha: Executive Director; Coleman Entrepreneurship Center; DePaul University
- Michael Gruber: Director, Scius Capital; Founder & Managing Director, Cornerstone Angels
- Fred Hoch: President, Illinois Technology Association
- Kristi Lafleur: Executive Director; TiE Midwest Chapter
It is only with collaboration and cooperation that we can help lift the tide for all involved in innovation and entrepreneurship and make it as vibrant as successful as Chicago deserves.
MITEF Chicago's Below the Radar™ Innovation Recognition Program is a cornerstone of our activities. It gives you, the Chicagoland community, the opportunity to recognize outstanding examples of local innovation which have gone largely or entirely unnoticed by the broader Chicago business community.
Come join us for an exciting evening celebrating Chicago entrepreneurship and innovation!
Register for the Below the Radar Awards event by clicking here
Learn more about the Below the Radar program and submit nominations here.
Membership Has Its Privileges...
Members are truly the foundation of our organization. Serving their interests is at the core of everything we do. We are purposefully building a community of leading executives, scientists, entrepreneurs, financiers, government officials, and professors and administrators who all share an interest in innovation. But to benefit from all this, you have to be a member.
We're making it really easy to justify becoming a member. At only $125 per year, you'll break even after just five events. If you've ever been to one of our events, you know that our hot hors d'oeuvres and cold refreshments (courtesy of our host sponsor Bell, Boyd & Lloyd LLP) are worth that much alone. And, yes -- you'll also be surrounded by some of the most prominent movers and shakers in Chicago innovation circles.
Current members can check their status and renew their memberships here:
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...Don't Just Watch -- Get Involved!
Attending MITEF Chicago events is a great experience, but if you really want to get the most from your involvement, you need to join the team as a volunteer. Be part of an up-and-coming group of movers and shakers who are gaining recognition for their dedication and contributions to the Chicago business community.
Enhance your learnings and skills, make lifelong connections, help decide program topics and do something good for yourself and Chicago.
See who you'll get a chance to know and work with:
Roster of our Team
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About The MIT Enterprise Forum of Chicago
The MIT Enterprise Forum of Chicago offers provocative ideas, management insights and professional networking opportunities to senior business leaders while showcasing MIT's contributions to innovation and entrepreneurship in business communities around the world.
The intent of the Forum is to serve as a focal point for members and event attendees to learn, exchange views and enhance their ability to manage innovation in its many forms.
Established in 1983, the Chicago chapter of MITEF is one node in a network of 24 chapters worldwide. Membership and participation is open to the general public. No prior association with MIT is required.
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2007/2008 Event Calendar
The LAST Event of our 2007/2008 Season:
June 17: White Board Challenge (Location TBA)
Presenter Applications are NOW OPEN!
Are you an entrepreneur with a product concept that just needs some recognition to take off?
Perhaps you're a scientist or researcher at a university or corporation with a world changing technology.
Or maybe you (or someone you know) have been inspired by a novel way to solve a big problem.
If you have a brilliant idea that is missing some public recognition, plan to join us at the 2008 Whiteboard Challenge on June 17. This event is the highlight of the spring event season and presenters will be competing for a $5000 cash prize purse in 2008!
Everyone is eligible to submit their own innovative concept for consideration, and presenting finalists will be selected by a distinguished panel of judges.
Presenter applications are NOW OPEN!
Audience registration will open May 14
You can find the Whiteboard Challenge presenter application form HERE.
Feel free to forward the above link to your favorite innovator!
For alerts on upcoming events, join our mailing listed at the bottom of this page.
Get Involved!
If you are interested in volunteering, please send an email to Nik Rokop (nrokop[at]iit.edu) for more details.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO MANAGE OUR WEBSITE AND NEWSLETTER. Lead the eTEAM - come join Chicago's premiere innovation community! See "Membership Has its Priviliges..." below.
Unless otherwise indicated, all MITEF Chicago events will be held at the world-class Conference Center of Bell, Boyd & Lloyd LLP, 70 W. Madison, 2nd floor. Please refer back to this site for future updates.
Special Thanks to Our Host Sponsor
The MIT Enterprise Forum of Chicago appreciates the steadfast support provided to us by the law firm of Bell, Boyd & Lloyd LLP.
As our host sponsor, Bell Boyd has invited us to hold our events at their world-class conference facilities and will also underwrite the costs of our refreshments and hors d'oeuvres. We are deeply indebted to Bell Boyd for their generosity.
MIT is committed to advancing education and discovery through knowledge open to everyone.
OCW shares free lecture notes, exams, and other resources from more than 1800 courses spanning MIT's entire curriculum! Now, that's innovation!!
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