Investment for Illinois Tech Start-Ups
CHICAGO — Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs will join some of Illinois’ top technology business leaders to announce new details about the Illinois Growth and Innovation Fund. A news conference will be held on Tuesday, January 26, at 10 a.m. at 1871 at 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 1212 (12 th Floor) in Chicago.
WHO: Michael Frerichs, Illinois State Treasurer Howard Tullman, CEO, 1871 Andrew Cittadine, President/CEO, Diagnostic Photonics Martin Clifford, CEO, Sittercity Mark Lawrence, CEO, SpotHero Maura O’Hara, Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Growth and Innovation Fund Program Manager WHAT: Treasurer Frerichs will share details about the Illinois Growth and Innovation Fund, legally called Technology Development Accounts (TDA). TDA allows the Treasurer to invest a portion of the State Portfolio to help attract, assist, and retain quality technology businesses in Illinois by placing funds with Illinois venture capital firms.
WHEN: January 26, 2016 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: 1871 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 1212 (12 th Floor) Chicago, IL 60654
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