Friday, February 14, 2014

1871 CEO HOWARD TULLMAN WELCOMES UK MINISTER DAVID WILLETTS TO 1871 FOR TOUR AND PANEL


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.