Events

Name: DELs Recruitment Info Session #2
Start: 2026-04-28T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-28T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Zoom Webinar

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April 2026
BOOST 2026: Building Opportunities for Original and Sustainable Thinking

April 22 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Salesforce Tower Chicago 333 W Wolf Point Plaza, Chicago, IL, United States

Entering its 14th year, BOOST has been a longstanding program to support emerging entrepreneurs with innovative ideas for products and services that promote environmental sustainability in Midwest communities. What's extra special about BOOST? It is a pitch competition where you — the audience — vote to determine who wins the grand prize at the end of the evening: a $5,000 small business grant! Join us for food, drinks, and an unforgettable evening! Earth Day 2026 Celebrate Earth Day this year with Delta Institute, as we enjoy hearing ideas from a new generation of emerging environmentalists and innovative entrepreneurs! BOOST will be held this year on Earth Day in downtown Chicago at Salesforce Tower Chicago. How does BOOST work?#1 - Finalists Pitch their Ideas Between 3 and 5 finalists, selected by the Delta Emerging Leaders, pitch their ideas in front of a live audience.#2 - You Vote After hearing all the ideas, guests cast their votes online for their favorite […]
DELs Recruitment Info Session #1

April 25 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Zoom Webinar

The Delta Emerging Leaders (DELs) serve as the official associate board of Delta Institute and advance Delta’s mission by expanding its network of supporters, donors, and partners through events and initiatives that engage new and diverse audiences. They organize and plan organizational events annually, including Delta Institute's Green Soapbox panel discussion and BOOST competition for emerging green entrepreneurs. Delta Emerging leaders serve one-year, renewable terms beginning July 1 each year. The DELs meet as a board monthly (mostly virtually with a couple of hybrid options in Chicago each term). All DELs also participate on one of four committees: Executive, BOOST, Green Soapbox, or Outreach. While there is no set minimum contribution to serve on the DELs, we ask all DELs to donate at least once annually, giving an amount that is meaningful to them. Apply to join between April 1 - May 4, 2026 If you or someone you know is interested in joining the Delta Emerging Leaders associate board, […]
DELs Recruitment Info Session #2

April 28 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Zoom Webinar

The Delta Emerging Leaders (DELs) serve as the official associate board of Delta Institute and advance Delta’s mission by expanding its network of supporters, donors, and partners through events and initiatives that engage new and diverse audiences. They organize and plan organizational events annually, including Delta Institute's Green Soapbox panel discussion and BOOST competition for emerging green entrepreneurs. Delta Emerging leaders serve one-year, renewable terms beginning July 1 each year. The DELs meet as a board monthly (mostly virtually with a couple of hybrid options in Chicago each term). All DELs also participate on one of four committees: Executive, BOOST, Green Soapbox, or Outreach. While there is no set minimum contribution to serve on the DELs, we ask all DELs to donate at least once annually, giving an amount that is meaningful to them. Apply to join between April 1 - May 4, 2026 If you or someone you know is interested in joining the Delta Emerging Leaders associate board, […]