Membership Survey Arriving Tuesday!
Innovation DuPage has partnered with Elmhurst University to develop a survey to learn more about your experience as a valued member of ID.

This survey will be sent to your inbox tomorrow, and your anonymous feedback will play a pivotal role in enhancing our organization. It should take about 10 minutes to complete, and we ask that all responses are completed by May 2.  Thank you for participating - your input matters!

Focus Group Participants also Needed
Extending our collaboration with Elmhurst University, we also seeking 3-6 members to volunteer for marketing focus groups scheduled for April 24 or 29.  Your insights will directly contribute to the students' marketing project and help us elevate our organization.  Please reach out to Hannah Macey to participate!

Coming up:

• Member Meetup, 04.16: Mark your calendars for our upcoming Member Meetup featuring Tony LaPalio, Construction Owner-2-CEO graduate and CEO of Senior Tech Support, as our Member Spotlight. Mike Fumagalli, Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning at Glenbard High School District 87, will join us as our Member Resource. He will be sharing the growth of the IncubatorEDU program offered at Glenbard High Schools. Stay tuned for additional details.
• ID Workshop: Emotional Intelligence for Entrepreneurs, 04.23: Join ID Member and Owner-2-CEO graduate Jules Wilhelm on April 23 at 5:30 p.m. to discover how Emotional Intelligence can transform your business. Learn one actionable EQ skill to implement immediately, understand how EQ training increases productivity by 20% and profitability by 40%, and benefit from Jules' nearly 30 years of leadership development expertise. Register now to develop this crucial skill for business success! 
• ID Member Exclusive: Cleantech Leaders Chicago Lunch, 05.01: You're invited to join Cleantech Leaders for an exclusive luncheon sponsored by Innovation DuPage on Thursday, May 1st at the Union League Club in Chicago. Featuring guest speaker Jigar Shah, one of Time's 100 Most Influential People of 2024 and a trailblazer in the cleantech sector. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with Jigar and learn about the future of sustainable technology and its impact on our world. Connect with fellow leaders, share insights, and collaborate with the Chicago cleantech community from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM CT. Interested in attending? Contact Dan Facchini directly. 
• Looking for investment opportunities for your startup? Rally 2025, hosted by Elevate Ventures, features the nation's largest cross-sector pitch competition with up to $5M in total investments available. Startups can compete in five industry tracks (Software, Healthcare, HardTech, Ag & Food, and SportsTech), with winners receiving up to $1M in investment. Finalists will pitch live in Indianapolis (September 24-25) and gain access to an exclusive investor networking event. This is an outstanding chance to gain national visibility and secure valuable funding. Applications are due May 12th, learn more and apply here. 

ID Room Reservations Are Now Available!
You can now reserve a room through the ID Member Portal. Contact Anushka Verma, ID's IT Project Manager, to guide you through the platform - whether it's to reserve an office, to log in for the first time, or to help you navigate specific features of the portal.  She's here to help!

Much Appreciated
Thank you to Paco Orozco from Techno Ltd. and Phil Brown from SCORE Fox Valley for their presentations at our recent Member Meetup. Paco, an Owner-2-CEO graduate, shared examples of his architectural and design projects while emphasizing his client-centered approach that prioritizes understanding needs and creating spaces that reflect each client's unique identity. Phil provided a walkthrough of SCORE's website, navigating through the various resources and tools available to entrepreneurs and demonstrating how to access their free mentorship services, educational materials, and business development support.

Connect with Cleantech Leaders on CTLR's New Slack Channel
The Cleantech Leaders Roundtable (CTLR) has launched an exclusive Slack channel that's already connecting over 50 industry leaders. If you work in the cleantech industry, this is your opportunity to join this growing professional community.

The platform offers a valuable space to network with peers, share insights, and stay updated on the latest industry developments. Take advantage of this new resource to expand your connections in the clean technology sector. Contact Dan Facchini to learn more. 

LinkedIn Badges
Enhance your professional profile by adding Innovation DuPage to LinkedIn!

• Members can add "Innovation DuPage Member" under the "Experience" tab.
• Mentors can showcase their contributions under "Volunteering."
• Owner-2-CEO Program graduates can add their achievement under "Licenses & Certifications."

Updating your profile helps tell your unique entrepreneurship journey while connecting with our dynamic ID community.

Sign up to present at an upcoming Member Meetup 
Showcase your business at a Member Meetup! We're looking for members to present as our Member Spotlight, ID Member Resource, or host a Problem Solving session. This is your chance to present your work, share your achievements, and connect with fellow entrepreneurs. Sign up here.

Let us help you share your success with the ID community!
Share a win from this week – big or small. It could be featured in our next letter! Email your accomplishment to Hannah Macey.

Reminder: Innovation DuPage is open for members as a coworking space 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!

Many thanks, and have a great week,

Dan Facchini,
Managing Director,
Innovation DuPage