Events

Name: BOOST 2026: Building Opportunities for Original and Sustainable Thinking
Start: 2026-04-22T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-22T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Salesforce Tower Chicago

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April 2026
Hops & Cover Crops 2026

April 1 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Riggs Beer Company 1901 S High Cross Rd, Urbana, IL, United States

Please join us for our second annual happy hour event, Hops & Cover Crops! Come on out and enjoy the fun! Free drink ticket with admission Light refreshments Expert panel of farmers and researchers Rainfall simulator Door prize giveaways! Questions? Click here to email the event coordinators or call them at 217-352-2536 ext. 3. Want to learn more about our soil health work? For nearly 30 years, Delta Institute has been working to support farmers and agricultural communities in adopting soil health management systems. Click here to learn more about this work.This event is brought to you by:
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. This year's finalists will be announced soon!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 […]