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June 22, 2022 Registration is available below for upcoming dates in our Series of “Inclusion in Action” program! June 29, 2022 – IVCA Webcast: Inclusion in Action Series, Part 2 – How to be an Upstander When You See Bias in Action In an effort to develop a common language for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion…

Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & AssociatesWednesday, June 22, 2022 BAILEY SURGES TO LEAD FOR REPUBLICAN NOMINATION Downstate State Senator Darren Bailey by all accounts has consolidated a base of support in a multi-candidate field and is poised to be Republican Party choice to face Governor JB Pritzker in November. Bailey…

June 22, 2022 One of the most successful accelerator and founder facilitation programs in Chicago is Techstars, an annual mentorship course that allows entrepreneurs, start-ups and companies to participate in a 13-week forum that teaches them how to improve and execute their business ideas. The program culminates in Demo Day – where the Techstars participants…

Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & AssociatesWednesday, June 8, 2022 GOVERNOR SIGNS IVCA BILL Easily the most significant legislative initiative of the IVCA has been to establish and then further improve the Technology Development Account, today known as the Illinois Growth and Innovation Fund. An evergreen fund at approximately $1…

June 8, 2022 Registration is available below for upcoming dates in our Series of “Inclusion in Action” program! June 29, 2022 – IVCA Webcast: Inclusion in Action Series, Part 2 – How to be an Upstander When You See Bias in Action In an effort to develop a common language for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion…

June 8, 2022 The new member participants in the Illinois Venture Capital Association (IVCA) keeps expanding, giving the current membership new opportunities for networking, in addition to offering support and partnerships. This advantage keeps evolving the association and its advocation of Venture Capital, Private Equity and satellite industries. The latest new member is 5th Century…

Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & AssociatesWednesday, May 25, 2022 IVCA BILL AWAITS GOV SIGNATURE The IVCA bill to improve the Technology Development Account/Illinois Growth and Innovation Fund run by the Illinois Treasurer is nearing the deadline for action by the governor. SB 3777 was approved unanimously by the Illinois Senate…

May 25, 2022 For the first time since 2019, the IVCA Spring Luncheon convened in person on May 18, 2022, at The Chicago Club, and from the enthusiastic buzz in the room there was a gratitude that everyone was together again. The event was sponsored by advisory and assurance firm Baker Tilly and the law…

Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & AssociatesWednesday, April 27, 2022 PRITZKER BANKS ON CREDIT UPGRADE Illinois Governor JB Pritzker last week trumpeted the news of an improved credit rating for the State of Illinois which he asserts is due in large part to the financial stewardship of his administration. To…

April 27, 2022 It’s not unreasonable to express disbelief that the first quarter of 2022 is in the books. But aside from the passage of time, there are always indications and expectations within the Venture Capital and Private Equity industries, measured by quarters. The following are some financial press reports and perspectives about Q1 2022.…