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We are excited to announce a new partnership with the City of Chicago, City Clerk, CityKey ID !

Ignite Technology and Innovation will play a role in helping the City of Chicago create an official ID for all citizens. The new program known as “CityKey” launched in 2018. The City of Chicago is the first city in the nation to create a municipal ID program for ALL citizens, regardless of age or immigration … Continue reading We are excited to announce a new partnership with the City of Chicago, City Clerk, CityKey ID !

Ignite to Receive the CCLF Fannie Lou Hamer Award

Ignite Technology and Innovation is excited to be receiving the Chicago Community Loan Fund 2021 Fannie Lou Hamer Award in the Social Enterprise category. The award is intended to recognize individuals and the organization that they represent who are based in challenged communities and have done work to improve the quality of life in their … Continue reading Ignite to Receive the CCLF Fannie Lou Hamer Award

Mr. Tracy Powell has joined the GWA (Global Workspace Association) Advisory Board!

The Global Workspace Association (GWA) is a community of professionals that own, design, operate and invest in flexible offices. We create connections and provide resources to help advance individual businesses and the industry as a whole. This year GWA Appoints President/President Elect and Several New Board Members. We are happy to report that Mr. Powell … Continue reading Mr. Tracy Powell has joined the GWA (Global Workspace Association) Advisory Board!

Ignite Technology and Innovation Spaces Support Small Businesses

Empowering Small Business is our SpecialTEA! Ignite Technology and Innovation’s mission is to create equitable wealth and shared prosperity! One of the ways we do this is through the creation of accessible spaces that help small businesses grow and thrive. Our Momentum Coffee location in Chicago is a place that is serving the community in … Continue reading Ignite Technology and Innovation Spaces Support Small Businesses

Juneteenth Recap – Momentum Coffee Chicago Coffee Shop Event

Ignite Technology and Innovation’s mission is to create equitable wealth and a shared prosperity in under-resourced communities. We develop affordable, accessible coworking spaces enriched with classes and programs. Our programs inspire, encourage, nurture and grow the untapped ideas of underrepresented entrepreneurs by providing local access to technology, resources, mentorship and strategic connections to potential partners … Continue reading Juneteenth Recap – Momentum Coffee Chicago Coffee Shop Event

Momentum Coffee Hosts Juneteenth Vendor Empowerment Expo

Momentum Coffee is hosting a Vendor Empowerment Expo Pop-Up Shop on Saturday, June 19, 2021, from 9 AM to 3 PM. In honor of Juneteenth, small, local businesses will showcase their items for sale at 2119 State Street, South Loop location in Chicago, Illinois. “This event is a way to commemorate the day by shopping … Continue reading Momentum Coffee Hosts Juneteenth Vendor Empowerment Expo

Power Up 2021

We are excited about the Momentum Coffee and Coworking spaces as we go into 2021. Remote work options are going to continue to grow as we normalize in the upcoming months. We have continued to work to maintain our ability to provide a full service coworking space. We have open coworking , private huddles space … Continue reading Power Up 2021

Protect Your Brand

Ignite Technology and Innovation is hosting with the Donald Pritzker Entrepreneurship Law Center of Northwestern a workshop on Trademarks. If you need to learn more or want to know the ABCs of Trademarks join us on October 26th at 1:00pm on Zoom

COVID-19 Recovery Small Business Assistance Program

We are excited to inform you that Ignite Technology and Innovation is participating in the County COVID-19 Recovery Small Business Assistance program which will provide support for small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will offer advising for small businesses in Cook County and grants for small businesses in suburban Cook County and … Continue reading COVID-19 Recovery Small Business Assistance Program

Ignite partners with Chicago Urban League to Provide Summer Virtual Steam camp

This year we are excited about he opportunity to continue to provide Stem education for youth in the Chicagoland area. We are working and partnering with the Chicago Urban League to provide a virtual Stem experience to over 50 youth in the Chicago area. This will be the first time we are attempting to provide … Continue reading Ignite partners with Chicago Urban League to Provide Summer Virtual Steam camp