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
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
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 Technology and Innovation – Our Stand
The world is going through major upheaval as it seeks to establish a greater level of acceptance and healing. As a result there is to be expected lots of ups and downs , triumphs and failures as this process unfolds. At Ignite Technology and Innovation our mission is based on the very transformative change that … Continue reading Ignite Technology and Innovation – Our Stand
Ignite Entrepreneurs Initiative to Empower Chicagoland’s Entrepreneurs
Ignite Technology and Innovation Inc. a 501c3 has partnered with The Lonely Entrepreneur, a New York-based 501c3, to create the Ignite Entrepreneurs Initiative (IEI) to empower 5,000 current and future entrepreneurs with the knowledge, tools, and support they need to succeed even in challenging times. IEI aligns its goals with the goals of Chicago’s corporate … Continue reading Ignite Entrepreneurs Initiative to Empower Chicagoland’s Entrepreneurs
Momentum Coffee & Coworking Opening May 4th
Mobile Orders and Carryout Only Momentum Coffee and Coworking will be opening on May 4th to do Mobile orders for carryout. COVID-19 caused the delay in the opening of the full Coworking space. “I am hoping that we will be able to open the full space soon, but until then we will be doing Mobile … Continue reading Momentum Coffee & Coworking Opening May 4th