1871
AND THE ILLINOIS HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP TO SUPPORT
DIVERSITY IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Illinois
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to partner with 1871 to identify and support
Hispanic technology entrepreneurs, designers and developers, foster programming
and networking opportunities, and encourage startup businesses
CHICAGO (August 28, 2014)—1871
joined the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC) today to announce a
partnership agreement that will support Hispanic entrepreneurs and foster
diversity in the technology community. The partnership begins today with 1871’s
participation in the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Hispanic Business
Expo at Navy Pier, which is set to connect thousands of business owners and
professionals.
“As part of our ongoing initiative to foster diversity in the
technology community, 1871 is proud to work with the Illinois Hispanic Chamber
of Commerce to support Hispanic entrepreneurs,” said 1871 CEO Howard A.
Tullman. “The Hispanic community is a huge resource for technology talent, and
the technology community must embrace this talent, and promote diversity in
general, in order to reach its full potential. The best innovation occurs when
people from all types of backgrounds have the opportunity to develop and share
their ideas.”
1871’s partnership agreement with the Illinois Hispanic Chamber
of Commerce will foster diversity in the technology community in the following
ways:
·
IHCC will work with 1871 to identify promising Hispanic
technology business owners, designers and developers, who will be eligible for
sponsored 1871 memberships funded by corporate partners.
·
1871 will utilize its in-house recruiter to foster employment
opportunities for the Hispanic community by connecting potential employees
identified by IHCC to 1871 member companies seeking to make new hires.
·
IHCC and 1871 will identify startups founded by Hispanic college
students and recruit those businesses to join 1871’s various programs for
college students.
·
1871 will work to create opportunities for Hispanic students to
attend coding classes and other trainings at 1871.
·
1871 will work with IHCC to livestream entrepreneurship
workshops and events to local Hispanic Chambers of Commerce and businesses.
·
IHCC and 1871 will host joint networking events in the 1871
space for the Hispanic technology community.
·
IHCC and 1871 will identify and recruit Hispanic leaders in
business, marketing, technology and entrepreneurship to become 1871 mentors.
“At IHCC we promote and celebrate collaboration and innovation,”
said Omar Duque, IHCC President & CEO. “We are excited to partner with 1871
to provide Hispanic entrepreneurs and students critical resources to build
transformative businesses in technology.”
1871 and the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will continue
to develop this partnership by identifying and implementing new methods of
supporting Hispanic entrepreneurs, professionals, and students in the
technology community.
About the Illinois Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce (IHCC)
The Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC) is the leading
Hispanic business, networking, advocacy and development organization in the
state of Illinois. IHCC works with business owners, providing unique and
strategic one-on-one services designed to help businesses thrive and grow,
while also regularly hosting networking and public policy events.
About 1871
1871 is an entrepreneurial hub for digital startups. Located in
The Merchandise Mart, the 75,000-square-foot facility provides Chicago startups
with programming, access to mentors, educational resources, potential investors
and a community of like-minded entrepreneurs that help them on their path to
building successful businesses. 1871 is the flagship project of the Chicagoland
Entrepreneurial Center.