Niagara International Transportation Technology Coalition

GOVERNOR PRITZKER, MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON, WORLD BUSINESS CHICAGO & CHICAGOLAND BUSINESS LEADERS LAUNCH THE CHICAGOLAND CLIMATE INVESTMENT ALLIANCE TO DRIVE CLIMATE INNOVATION & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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The Chicagoland Climate Investment Alliance (the "Alliance") represents a pivotal step forward in harnessing the strengths of the Chicagoland region and the broader Midwest, positioning it as a leading hub for climate innovation, economic development, and investment.

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  • The Chicagoland Climate Investment Alliance (the "Alliance") represents a pivotal step forward in harnessing the strengths of the Chicagoland region and the broader Midwest, positioning it as a leading hub for climate innovation, economic development, and investment.
  • The Alliance will support the commercialization of climate technologies and strengthen the region's innovation ecosystem to address climate challenges through technology and innovation.
  • "The landmark Chicagoland Climate Investment Alliance is another step forward that will propel our workforce, industries, and businesses toward an equitable, clean energy future.
  • The Chicagoland Climate Investment Alliance will:
    Forge an Interconnected Climate Innovation Ecosystem: Prioritizing cohesive and impactful programming across sectors, including agtech, clean energy, water, food, and recycling.

Dragonfly Energy Becomes First Nevada Company to Join Battery Materials and Technology Coalition

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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Dragonfly Energy joins the Battery Materials and Technology Coalition (BMTC), adding Nevada to the coalition’s growing continental footprint.

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  • Dragonfly Energy joins the Battery Materials and Technology Coalition (BMTC), adding Nevada to the coalition’s growing continental footprint.
  • Members now represent 26 states and four Canadian provinces
    By adding its voice, Dragonfly Energy will help ensure the coalition shapes smart public policy and strategically grows North America’s battery ecosystem, further solidifying our national leadership in the growing global battery economy and Nevada’s position as the lithium capital of North America
    RENO, Nev., Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. (Nasdaq: DFLI) (“Dragonfly Energy” or the “Company”), an industry leader in energy storage and maker of Battle Born Batteries™, is the newest member of the Battery Materials and Technology Coalition (“BMTC”).
  • The Company joins other industry leaders involved in the mining, extraction, processing and recycling of battery materials, as well as those that develop cathode, anode, cell, pack and battery technology enhancements.
  • “Dragonfly Energy’s innovative battery technology, manufacturing processes and research efforts are all making significant contributions to the energy storage sector,” Dr. Vick Singh, director of research and development at Dragonfly Energy, said.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson & World Business Chicago announce Today, June 9, "Gen Z VC Day" in the City of Chicago

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Friday, June 9, 2023
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CHICAGO, June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- World Business Chicago, the city's economic development agency, joined national organization Gen Z VCs to announce its national event, Future-of-Chicago Summit 2023, is occurring in Chicago, today June 9. Last year's summit held on October 7th, 2022 resulted in:

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  • Gen Z VCs is a collective of 24,000+ young venture capitalists (VCs), angel investors, founders, startup enthusiasts, and aspiring VCs.
  • "Gen Z VCs is so excited to continue investing in the next-gen leaders in Chicago's ecosystem through our 2nd annual Future of Chicago Summit.
  • Gen Z VCs Future-of-Chicago Summit 2023 is presented by World Business Chicago and its council of 200+ local leaders.
  • It is an integral part of how World Business Chicago works to distinguish our great and diverse city from other parts of the country," said Michael Fassnacht, CEO of World Business Chicago.

CHICAGO VENTURE SUMMIT FUTURE-OF-FOOD ANNOUNCES KEYNOTE SPEAKERS & AGENDA

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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CHICAGO, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This year's Chicago Venture Summit Future-of-Food will showcase the Chicago region's dominance as a hub for food manufacturing and innovation. It will also put the spotlight on transformation in the food industry, with keynotes from Alanna Cotton, President and Chief Business Officer of Ferrero North America; Kristin Kroepfl, Chief Marketing Officer of Quaker Foods North America; and, Hiroshi Shiragami, Chief Innovation Officer for Ajinomoto.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This year's Chicago Venture Summit Future-of-Food will showcase the Chicago region's dominance as a hub for food manufacturing and innovation.
  • The May 3rd Chicago Venture Summit will demonstrate the Chicago region's dominance in food manufacturing & innovation.
  • "With the second edition of Future-of-Food coming back, the Chicago Venture Summit series continues to lead as a premier convening for innovators from around the world," said Mark Tebbe, Innovation & Venture Council Chair and Board Member, World Business Chicago.
  • Led by World Business Chicago with the support of sponsors, the Chicago Venture Summit is an invite-only industry innovation and startup conference.

ComEd EV Rally Helps Make the Future (of STEM) Female

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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With the end of the school year in sight, ComEd is excited for the return of the ComEd EV Rally , its signature summer program to support more women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

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  • With the end of the school year in sight, ComEd is excited for the return of the ComEd EV Rally , its signature summer program to support more women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
  • ComEd has expanded this year’s pool of program participants by 50 percent, giving 45 students the chance to work with female mentors from ComEd to explore career pathways in STEM.
  • Participants will learn from ComEd mentors and peers apply their STEM knowledge while building an electric vehicle (EV).
  • ComEd provides service to approximately 4 million customers across northern Illinois, or 70 percent of the state’s population.

Young Women in Illinois Can Apply to Build, Race Electric-Powered Racecars in ComEd EV Rally

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Monday, February 20, 2023
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Young women in Illinois can now apply to participate in the annual summer event, a competition that challenges teen girls to build and race high-tech, electric-powered go-carts.

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  • Young women in Illinois can now apply to participate in the annual summer event, a competition that challenges teen girls to build and race high-tech, electric-powered go-carts.
  • This year, ComEd is increasing the number of participants to 45, from 30 last year, who will work with women from ComEd to explore career pathways in STEM.
  • The application is open to any female Illinois resident between the ages of 13 and 18.
  • ComEd provides service to approximately 4 million customers across northern Illinois, or 70 percent of the state’s population.

P33 and World Business Chicago Form Coalition to Help Laid-Off Tech Workers with H-1B Visas Find New Jobs in Chicago

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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CHICAGO, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- P33 and World Business Chicago, today announced that they have formed the Chicago H-1B Connect Coalition, a united effort to assist current H-1B visa holders who have been impacted by layoffs in the tech industry. Led by P33 and World Business Chicago, the coalition brings together the city's leading civic organizations including the Commercial Club of Chicago, 1871, the Executives' Club of Chicago, the Chicago Chamber of Commerce, the Corporate Coalition of Chicago, and MATTER, along with Fortune 500 corporations and rapidly scaling, well-funded startups to help support and to retain highly skilled and valuable international talent.

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  • Together, World Business Chicago and P33 have launched an employment portal featuring over 900 job openings from over 35 Chicago-based employers already sponsoring H-1B visa holders.
  • Additional Chicago companies are expected to join the campaign, and job listings will continue to be added daily.
  • Despite nationwide layoffs, companies are struggling to fill critical tech roles in Chicago, with the largest demand for software talent.
  • Layoffs.fyi reports that over 157,000 tech workers lost their jobs in 2022, and the tech layoff rate isn't slowing down.

ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY RESEARCHERS AMONG ILLINOIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY COALITION'S FIFTH ANNUAL "RESEARCHERS TO KNOW"

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science announced today that two of its biomedical researchers, Joanna Dabrowska , PhD, PharmD, and Noah Rosenblatt , PhD, were recently recognized in the Illinois Science & Technology Coalition (ISTC)'s annual survey of "Illinois Researchers to Know 2022."

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  • NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science announced today that two of its biomedical researchers, Joanna Dabrowska , PhD, PharmD, and Noah Rosenblatt , PhD, were recently recognized in the Illinois Science & Technology Coalition (ISTC)'s annual survey of "Illinois Researchers to Know 2022."
  • "Illinois Researchers to Know 2022" features a total of 24 scientists from 10 institutions of research and higher education that, in addition to Rosalind Franklin University, include Illinois State University, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, DePaul University, Illinois Institute of Technology, University of Chicago, Northern Illinois University, Northwestern University, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and Argonne National Laboratory.
  • In creating the list, ISTC reached out to university partners across the state to nominate faculty with demonstrated excellence in their work.
  • "We are delighted that Dr. Dabrowska and Dr. Rosenblatt are recognized in this prestigious list of Illinois researchers," he said.

Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot & World Business Chicago Welcome the First Ever "Gen Z VCs Future-of-Chicago Summit"

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Friday, October 7, 2022
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CHICAGO, Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joins World Business Chicago and Gen Z VCs today to welcome more than 300 Gen Z VCs, investors, founders, and startup enthusiasts for a sold-out Gen Z VCs Future-of-Chicago Summit. Today's event marks the first time this annual event is occurring in the Midwest. The summit is led by Gen Z VCs and World Business Chicago, with the support of more than 20 partners. Mayor Lightfoot also proclaimed October 7, 2022 as "Gen Z VCs Day" in Chicago.

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  • 300+ Gen Z VCs, founders, angel investors, startup enthusiasts, and aspiring VCs from the across the country are in Chicago today for this first-of-its-kind, global event
    CHICAGO, Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joins World Business Chicago and Gen Z VCs today to welcome more than 300 Gen Z VCs, investors, founders, and startup enthusiasts for a sold-out Gen Z VCs Future-of-Chicago Summit.
  • The summit is led by Gen Z VCs and World Business Chicago, with the support of more than 20 partners.
  • Gen Z VCs is a collective of 17,000+ young venture capitalists (VCs), angel investors, founders, startup enthusiasts, and aspiring VCs.
  • Gen Z VCs Future-of-Chicago Summit 2022 is presented by World Business Chicago, the city's private-public economic development agency chaired by the Mayor.

Mayor Lightfoot joins World Business Chicago, City Colleges of Chicago, and Discovery Partners Institute to announce ThinkChicago Launchpad

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Friday, September 30, 2022
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CHICAGO, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joins World Business Chicago, City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) and Discovery Partners Institute to announce the launch of ThinkChicago Launchpad, a brand-new event exclusive to City Colleges of Chicago students and alumni. Interested students can register for the opportunity to enjoy a multi-day immersion experience to explore Chicago's thriving tech, innovation, and startup ecosystem at www.thinkchicago.net/launchpad.

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  • For the first-time ever, WBC's flagship STEM talent attraction and retention program, ThinkChicago, will host Launchpad, an exclusive event for City Colleges of Chicago students and alumni
    CHICAGO, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joins World Business Chicago, City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) and Discovery Partners Institute to announce the launch of ThinkChicago Launchpad, a brand-new event exclusive to City Colleges of Chicago students and alumni.
  • "When it comes to diverse, local talent, City Colleges of Chicago is truly one of the city's powerhouses," said Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot.
  • "I am beyond proud to see World Business Chicago's ThinkChicago program tap into this talent pool and rapidly grow with City Colleges students.
  • ThinkChicago is organized by World Business Chicago, with anchor partners, the University of Illinois System and the City of Chicago.