Dear Members of Innovation DuPage,

The ID Member Meetup is your pipeline for all information about Innovation DuPage!

Please join us this Wednesday (August 6th, 2025) in the Innovation DuPage Event Space - 535 Duane St. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 at 9:30 a.m. We will be featuring:

Member Spotlight: James Ratke, Co-Founder and President of Trusty Home Care, will share his entrepreneurial journey of creating a specialized aging-in-place service. Trusty Home Care helps seniors age safely and independently in their homes through comprehensive maintenance services and ability-based home adaptations, combining certified aging-in-place specialists with licensed contractors to support elder independence in the community.

Member Resource: Monica Hernandez, Program Manager for the International Trade Center, will present on Exporting for Small Businesses, covering international trade opportunities and resources available to local companies.

Don't Forget to RSVP: Female Founders First Meeting
Don't miss the first meeting of our Female Founders group on August 7th, 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Innovation DuPage! This group brings together Innovation DuPage members who are female founders for authentic conversations and meaningful connections in a supportive environment. Led by Innovation DuPage member Jules Wilhelm and our Entrepreneur in Residence Melissa Villanueva. Please RSVP here.

Parking Reminder for ID Members
Please remember to use the 3rd and 4th floors of the Civic Center parking garage when using your ID member parking passes. Thank you for your cooperation!

As always, bagels and coffee will be served. 
If you can’t make it in person, attend virtually though our Zoom Link

See you then!

Dan Facchini
Managing Director,
Innovation DuPage

• Signup to present at a future meetup HERE
• Find previous presentations & resources in the Member Portal