IN THIS ISSUE
  Last week to register for Celebrating Women in Innovation
 The Un-Gala 
  Past CIA winners in Crain's "Best Places to Work"
Last week to register for Celebrating Women in Innovation on May 17th!
Unexpected, Unusual, & Unparalleled 
The Un-Gala returns on June 15th, the ultimate gathering of Chicago's "who's who" of innovation in celebration and support of the Chicago Innovation Foundation's mission to educate, connect, and celebrate innovators in the region
Attend the Executives' Club of Chicago's Global Leaders Series on May 18th and learn how complex changes will impact the global food market
SEE YOU @ CIA
Celebrating Women in Innovation
Wednesday, May 17th
5:30-8:00PM
Wintrust Grand Banking Hall
231 S. LaSalle St.

The Un-Gala
Thursday, June 15th
5:00-9:30PM
Morgan MFG
401 N. Morgan

Chicago Sinfonietta's "Rightness in the Rhythm" on May 15th 
Bounce and swing with Chicago  Sinfonietta , featuring Marcus Roberts Trio, at the Symphony Center on May 15th.
Attend "Soul of a Powerful Woman" on May 21st 
The Black Ensemble Theater presents the 4th annual "Soul of a Powerful Woman" fundraising event, feat. President Toni Preckwinkle, Hedy Ratner, and more.
Chicago Coder Conference
The ultimate 3-day event for Chicago-area technologists, promising an educational and thought-provoking experience with networking opportunities.
Chicago Innovation Awards exclusive deal: Get 50% with this code: 
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Metro Chicago Exports Grant Program Now Open
Metro  Chicago  Exports invest in small and medium-sized companies to enable them to increase their global reach. This grant will reimburse small and medium businesses for up to $5000 in eligible expenses associated with implementing an export plan. Deadline for submissions is May 26th.
Chicago Innovation Award Winner Spotlight: Coapt
The Innovation Minute debuts on WBBM

Attend the exclusive Social Innovation Summit June 6-8 with code ChicagoInnovation

CIA Board Member Orlando Saez on innovation & agriculture in Crain's op-ed
3 Past Chicago Innovation Award winners make the list

8 past Chicago Innovation Award winners are finalists for the Moxies
  
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