January 12, 2022
The Ladder is Chicago Innovation’s latest initiative to provide access to Black and Latinx innovators through one-on-one mentoring. PHOTOS PROVIDED BY LAUREN NORTIER
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Initiatives seeks to expand access for Black and Latinx innovators
Chicago Innovation began 21 years ago to spotlight the Chicago region as an innovation hub, and to celebrate the organizations that were innovating, launching new products and services, with an awards ceremony. Now, it is a year-round community initiatives with more than 36,000 people who participate.