BOOST: October 17, 2024
BOOST, or “Building Opportunities for Original and Sustainable Thinking,” has been a longstanding program to support emerging entrepreneurs with innovative ideas to promote sustainability in their communities with innovative products and solutions. BOOST is an annual pitchfest where the audience decides the winners of the competition. At the end of the evening, you will decide who wins this year’s $5,000 grand prize award!
This event is organized by the Delta Emerging Leaders associate board and is a great way to connect with each other, invite others to learn more about Delta, and have a great time learning more about innovative ideas from local entrepreneurs focused on sustainable solutions.
This year’s finalists include:
Chelsey Faulkner of Candid Hues Cosmetics
Jimmy Kern of Network49’s Environmental Justice Committee
Gillian Jackson of Snail Catalog
Damian Lee of South Shore Bicycle Works
Venue
We would like to thank Edelman for hosting BOOST this year! The global communications firm that calls Chicago home “believes climate change is the biggest crisis we face as a society and that addressing this challenge requires creative solutions, unprecedented collaboration and innovation to drive positive change.” We are proud to have Edelman as partners in this effort to support sustainable entrepreneurs.
Edelman Headquarters
111 N Canal St, Chicago, IL
Tickets are sold out! Thank you! See you at the event!
Thank you to our sponsors!
COLLABORATION CATALYSTS
CLIMATE CHAMPIONS
IMPACT INVESTORS
SUSTAINABILITY SUPPORTERS
Bradley Grams
An American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter will provide live services at the event. We will reserve front-row seating for those with disabilities; printed handouts of the presentation with large scale font will be available upon request. Guests are encouraged to bring their mobile devices to the event to cast their votes electronically, though this is not necessary; those without devices will still be able to vote by coordinating with a volunteer. Please email us with other questions or comments about accessibility.
Please note that this year’s BOOST event will be recorded via photography, videography, and audio recording. By attending BOOST 2024, guests grant Delta Institute permission to take photographs/video/audio of them and their property. Guests authorize Delta Institute, its assigns, and transferees to edit, copyright, use, and publish the same in print and/or electronically. Guests agree that Delta Institute may use such photographs/video/audio of them with or without their names and for any lawful purpose, including such purposes as publicity, web content, and reports. By attending BOOST 2024, guests acknowledge that they have completely read and fully understand Delta Institute’s BOOST 2024 Media Release Consent Form and COVID-19 Disclosure, and agree by all conditions, and they release any and all claims against Delta Institute for utilizing this material for publication, external promotion, or distribution via Delta Institute-managed channels.
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Your contribution for this event supports this year’s four BOOST finalists as well as the overarching mission of Delta Institute. All supporters receive an email including the tax-deductible portion of their gift. Delta Institute is a 501c3 nonprofit with a Four-Star “Give with Confidence” rating from Charity Navigator and a Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar.
