On 13 February, the
British Consulate General in Chicago hosted an Innovation is GREAT panel
discussion featuring David Willetts, UK Minister for Universities and Science,
at local technology incubator and co-working space, 1871. The panel, introduced
by Consul General Stephen Bridges, focussed on innovation as a driver of city
development and local economies. Joining Minister Willetts were Howard Tullman,
CEO 1871, and Nina Nashif, CEO and founder, Healthbox.