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02.28.2018
Save the Date: First-ever Inclusive Entrepreneurship Summit
May 16, 2018: Foundations, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs to support inclusive entrepreneurship
As the flagship event of the Blackstone Challenge, Chicago will host the inaugural Inclusive Entrepreneurship Summit on May 16, 2018 at the Willis Tower, hosted by Equity Office.
The Inclusive Entrepreneurship Summit is a first-of-its-kind gathering of foundations, nonprofits, practitioners, and entrepreneurs who support inclusive entrepreneurship to help foster a more equitable Chicago.
The summit will feature:
- Demonstrations from entrepreneurs throughout the neighborhoods of Chicago
- Facilitated matchmaking between foundations and non-profit organizations to encourage funding for programs that drive inclusive entrepreneurship
- Informative panel discussions with thought leaders across various industries about the state of entrepreneurship in underserved communities
For more information on the Blackstone Inclusive Entrepreneurship Challenge, subscribe to the newsletter or visit the website.
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