BUSINESS INSIGHTS I As the Managing Director of Innovation DuPage, I have the unique prive need to grow and thrive. Whether our vibrant community together to a share and solve problemation suburbs 10 has acted companies from Chicago and across the broader region quantum Additionally, the Midwest commitment to collaboration acros sector is a key forced These topics and trends wi showcased at the upcoming Midwest Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summit on November 53. Co-hosted by College of DuPage and innovation DuPage this event will explore why the Midwest is uniquely positioned to lead the charge in innovation and how we can continue to build on the region's successes. The Summit will bring experts and regional leaders to discuss best practices in entrepreneurial growth and the Midwest's emergence Emceed by Jon Hansen of entrepreneurs, including Dr. Maureen engage in three tailored workshop tracks Academic Leadership exploring how educators can success Champaign, and even up to Madisoning Wisconsin. This INNOVATION DUPAGE COLLABORATE WITH LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS SCALE UNDER EXPERT GUIDANCE players in driving innovation and leaders, such as Plug and Play and the Clean Tech Leaders Roundtable potential for growth in emerging echnologies Industry giants are area and the broader Midwest as a hub of innovation, fueled by a unique blend of top-tier talent, high quality provides cutting-edge innovation with We look forward to seeing you at College of DuPage on November 13 for another opportunity for our region to co amractive destination for tent to Dan Facchini-Managing Directorat SUCCEED AND GROW YOUR BUSINESS INNOVATIONDUPAGE.ORG 535 DUANE STREET. GLEN ELLYN 630-942-3340 Currently serving more than 120 member companies, including FORGE BRANDWORKS PURA ViDa Forge Brandworks, led by President Ron Famum, is a leading brand development agency with 24 years of experience and dozens of satisfied clients. Their success is built on a three-step methodology: discovering brand insights, creating differentiation and innovating identity and activation With a goal of helping businesses achieve 5-10x growth, Forge provides brand and marketing solutions rooted in strategy enabling objective evaluation and measurable results. Their services encompass brand strategy, visual language development, marketing collateral, logo and identity design digital design and product development Forge has created a number of proprietary tools to aid their clients in developing solid brand fundamentals in an efficient and cost- effective manner. The branding process is a catalyst for team alignment, goal setting and culture development within a business. A talent, who are often seeking to understand their unique purpose within an organization Forge Brandworks prides itself on curiosity creativity, and trendsetting. Their innovative approach has earned them multiple brand and design awards. By creating rather than following trends, the Forge team ensures their clients stand out in competitive markets. delivering impactful solutions that drive business success Hanford Tech is revolutionizing the tech services landscape with its expertise in lo Internet of Things and custom software development. Founded by industry veteran Jake Mickey, who brings extensive software development experience from IEM as well as with smaller startups, the company delivers enterprise-level solutions to businesses of all Prioritizing client needs, Hanford Techcraft tailored solutions across various technologies around loT and related analytics workloads Their impressive portfolio spans temperature tracking for a 2.000 truck fleet, a blockchain based EHR solution, and a control system for validating clean energy. The firm possesses a unique understanding of the security performance, and availability needs of such a large deployment This sensor technology is being used throughout more than 2,000 UPS Stores nationwide. This widespread implementation showcases Hanford Tech's ability to deliver impactful solutions at scale. The technology is patent-pending to cover unique applications found within industrial and pro meshes of sensor readings What sets Hanford Tech apart is its commitment to personalized service and cost effective solutions. The company provides customized experiences, making cutting- edge technology accessible to all businesses Serving Fortune 100 clients and startups Hanford Tech applies right-sized solutions without unnecessary costs, positioning itse as a key player in the tech landscape Pura Vida Talk brings a fresh approach to children's language education through their structured virtual Spanish program. Founder Shaska Malca, a Panamanian entrepreneu has developed an immersive learning experience for K-8 students that effectively combines educational technology with cultural At the core of their program is a distinctive Accelerated Learning curriculum that departs from conventional teaching methods. Rather than focusing on traditional grammar Spanish-speaking educators in an engaging environment. This method reflects the company's name "pura vida" - a Costa Rican expression that embraces a positive straightforward approach to life. Their teaching methodology goes beyond basic language instruction, incorporating Hispanic cultural experiences into each lesson through specialized methods developed with educational psychologists Maica has extended this cultural focus through "Hispanic Adventures," an interactive bilingual activity book that introduces children to the diverse traditions of Spanish-speaking nations. Through their structured approach to language learning. Pura Vida Tak equipe young students with practical Spanish skills while fostering cultural understanding, preparing them for an increasingly connected world BUSINESS INSIGHTS I As the Managing Director of Innovation DuPage , I have the unique prive need to grow and thrive . Whether our vibrant community together to a share and solve problemation suburbs 10 has acted companies from Chicago and across the broader region quantum Additionally , the Midwest commitment to collaboration acros sector is a key forced These topics and trends wi showcased at the upcoming Midwest Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summit on November 53. Co - hosted by College of DuPage and innovation DuPage this event will explore why the Midwest is uniquely positioned to lead the charge in innovation and how we can continue to build on the region's successes . The Summit will bring experts and regional leaders to discuss best practices in entrepreneurial growth and the Midwest's emergence Emceed by Jon Hansen of entrepreneurs , including Dr. Maureen engage in three tailored workshop tracks Academic Leadership exploring how educators can success Champaign , and even up to Madisoning Wisconsin . This INNOVATION DUPAGE COLLABORATE WITH LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS SCALE UNDER EXPERT GUIDANCE players in driving innovation and leaders , such as Plug and Play and the Clean Tech Leaders Roundtable potential for growth in emerging echnologies Industry giants are area and the broader Midwest as a hub of innovation , fueled by a unique blend of top - tier talent , high quality provides cutting - edge innovation with We look forward to seeing you at College of DuPage on November 13 for another opportunity for our region to co amractive destination for tent to Dan Facchini - Managing Directorat SUCCEED AND GROW YOUR BUSINESS INNOVATIONDUPAGE.ORG 535 DUANE STREET . GLEN ELLYN 630-942-3340 Currently serving more than 120 member companies , including FORGE BRANDWORKS PURA ViDa Forge Brandworks , led by President Ron Famum , is a leading brand development agency with 24 years of experience and dozens of satisfied clients . Their success is built on a three - step methodology : discovering brand insights , creating differentiation and innovating identity and activation With a goal of helping businesses achieve 5-10x growth , Forge provides brand and marketing solutions rooted in strategy enabling objective evaluation and measurable results . Their services encompass brand strategy , visual language development , marketing collateral , logo and identity design digital design and product development Forge has created a number of proprietary tools to aid their clients in developing solid brand fundamentals in an efficient and cost- effective manner . The branding process is a catalyst for team alignment , goal setting and culture development within a business . A talent , who are often seeking to understand their unique purpose within an organization Forge Brandworks prides itself on curiosity creativity , and trendsetting . Their innovative approach has earned them multiple brand and design awards . By creating rather than following trends , the Forge team ensures their clients stand out in competitive markets . delivering impactful solutions that drive business success Hanford Tech is revolutionizing the tech services landscape with its expertise in lo Internet of Things and custom software development . Founded by industry veteran Jake Mickey , who brings extensive software development experience from IEM as well as with smaller startups , the company delivers enterprise - level solutions to businesses of all Prioritizing client needs , Hanford Techcraft tailored solutions across various technologies around loT and related analytics workloads Their impressive portfolio spans temperature tracking for a 2.000 truck fleet , a blockchain based EHR solution , and a control system for validating clean energy . The firm possesses a unique understanding of the security performance , and availability needs of such a large deployment This sensor technology is being used throughout more than 2,000 UPS Stores nationwide . This widespread implementation showcases Hanford Tech's ability to deliver impactful solutions at scale . The technology is patent - pending to cover unique applications found within industrial and pro meshes of sensor readings What sets Hanford Tech apart is its commitment to personalized service and cost effective solutions . The company provides customized experiences , making cutting- edge technology accessible to all businesses Serving Fortune 100 clients and startups Hanford Tech applies right - sized solutions without unnecessary costs , positioning itse as a key player in the tech landscape Pura Vida Talk brings a fresh approach to children's language education through their structured virtual Spanish program . Founder Shaska Malca , a Panamanian entrepreneu has developed an immersive learning experience for K - 8 students that effectively combines educational technology with cultural At the core of their program is a distinctive Accelerated Learning curriculum that departs from conventional teaching methods . Rather than focusing on traditional grammar Spanish - speaking educators in an engaging environment . This method reflects the company's name " pura vida " - a Costa Rican expression that embraces a positive straightforward approach to life . Their teaching methodology goes beyond basic language instruction , incorporating Hispanic cultural experiences into each lesson through specialized methods developed with educational psychologists Maica has extended this cultural focus through " Hispanic Adventures , " an interactive bilingual activity book that introduces children to the diverse traditions of Spanish - speaking nations . Through their structured approach to language learning . Pura Vida Tak equipe young students with practical Spanish skills while fostering cultural understanding , preparing them for an increasingly connected world