This article, pulled from the Lake County News-Sun, discusses our partnership with Waukegan, IL. A $60,000 grant will allow Delta Institute to work with the Waukegan Waterfront Working Group.
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Interactive Session at Community Forestry Conference in Indianapolis Links Green Infrastructure, Community Forestry, and the Community
Thanks for joining us in Indianapolis this November for two days of collaboration and idea sharing geared toward helping you find new ways to strengthen your own community forest. The Partners in Community Forestry Conference, organized by the National Arbor Day...
5th Annual BOOST Event Showcases Chicago’s Thriving Sustainability Movement
CHICAGO, IL (November 16, 2016) In a city with a growing community of entrepreneurs, start-up companies, and venture capital firms, four of Chicago’s emerging green projects took center stage at Chop Shop to make their pitch for exposure and seed funding. Two...
The Field Museum of Natural History wins Illinois Governor’s Sustainability Award with assistance from Delta
Earlier this month, the Field Museum was recognized for its water and energy conservation and waste reduction with the Illinois Governor’s Sustainability Award. The award was given to 25 public and private organizations that demonstrate a commitment to sustainable...
Food to Market Challenge Awards $500K to Bring Healthy Food to Underserved Communities
Delta's Ben Shorofsky is quoted in this press release from Food:Land:Opportunity where they announce the winners of the Food to Market Challenge. Delta Institute's Artisan Grain Collaborative made it to the finalist round.
Knight Cities Challenge grant competition seeks way to revitalize Gary
This NWI Times article discusses the new round of Knight Cities Challenge funding that is available for those who want to help cities succeed. Delta's Steel City Salvage project, which will create a materials reuse facility and marketplace for Gary's deconstructed...
Live Crowdfunding Event will BOOST Chicagoland Entrepreneurs
This Sustainable Chicago Magazine article highlights the finalists for BOOST, the live-crowdfunded pitch event organized by the Delta Emerging Leaders, associate board of Delta Institute. Read more.
Gary to hire consultants for green plan
This Post-Tribune article reports on the Gary Redevelopment Commission's decision to award contracts to three organizations that are advising the city on deconstruction of abandoned homes. Among them is Delta Insitute, who devised the initial deconstruction plan. Read...
Funding a Sustainable Future – 5th Annual BOOST Event Funds Social Innovation in Chicagoland
Media Contact: Katie Yocum Musisi Email: kmusisi@delta-institute.org Phone: 312-651-4344 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 18th, 2016 Funding a Sustainable Future – 5th Annual BOOST Event Funds Social Innovation in Chicagoland CHICAGO, IL - BOOST (Building Opportunities...
Bringing Small Grains into Chicago and the “Local Food” Conversation
-Ben Shorofsky, Programs Specialist at Delta Institute Grains and beans represent a significant portion of our food system, but they are relatively new to the local food conversation. Delta Institute is proud to be part of a collaborative effort aimed at bringing...
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