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Wintrust Business Lunch 4/25/25: Suburban office vacancy, neurodiversity in the workplace, long-term care insurance

Jon Hansen hosted discussions with experts Danny Ecker on suburban office vacancy rates, Dr. Maureen Dunne on the benefits of hiring neurodivergent individuals, and Brian Gordon on long-term care insurance insights.

Wintrust Business Lunch 4/25/25: Suburban office vacancy, neurodiversity in the workplace, long-term care insurance
April 25, 2025
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Embracing neurodiversity in the workplace & ProMedix Inc with Innovation DuPage

Scott Filer of PRoMedix Precision Medical Devices, Dr. Maureen Dunne, cognitive scientist and neurodiversity expert, Dan Facchini, Managing Director of Innovation DuPage, & Jon Hansen in Studio ( Iridian Fierro/ WGN Radio )

Embracing neurodiversity in the workplace & ProMedix Inc with Innovation DuPage
April 16, 2025
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Become a CEO with Innovation DuPage

Dan Facchini, Ileen Kelly, & Kevin Flowers joins Lisa Dent on Your Money Matters

Become a CEO with Innovation DuPage
March 6, 2025
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Sophisticated Press shares the journey of Bill Cartwright through his new book: Living Life At The Center

Renetta Gunn-Stevens, Dan Facchini & Bill Cartwright with Jon Hansen (WGN Radio | Iridian Fierro)

Sophisticated Press shares the journey of Bill Cartwright through his new book: Living Life At The Center
February 19, 2025
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The Gamified Classroom: Making Business Innovation Fun with Dan Facchini

Join host Lisa Cherivtch for an enlightening conversation with Dan Facchini, Managing Director of Innovation DuPage. Discover how this unique business incubator is revolutionizing entrepreneurial education through experiential learning and community partnerships. Learn about their successful approach to mentorship and why making business development fun leads to better outcomes for aspiring entrepreneurs.

The Gamified Classroom: Making Business Innovation Fun with Dan Facchini
February 17, 2025
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The Chicagoan who says he can save the climate crisis

Dan Facchini of Innovation DuPage & Lance Rock of Audit Master Pro join Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters (WGN Radio – Iridian Fierro)

The Chicagoan who says he can save the climate crisis
January 15, 2025
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Highlighting small business with Innovation DuPage

Jon Hansen, Lilly Aguilar, Dan Facchini, and Jackie Gomez (Hennessey/WGN Radio)

Highlighting small business with Innovation DuPage
December 19, 2024
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The Modern Coffee Shop Tech Stack

Melissa Villanueva, who serves as Innovation DuPage's entrepreneur in residence and CEO of Brewpoint Coffee, manages three locations in Elmhurst, Illinois, and emphasizes the critical role of integrated technology in modern coffee shop operations. Her insights are featured in Garrett Oden's article "The Modern Coffee Shop Tech Stack," which explores how contemporary coffee shops are adapting to evolving technological needs. The article highlights the importance of robust point-of-sale (POS) systems and data integration for effective daily operations. As coffee shops expand, the piece discusses the growing necessity of comprehensive technology solutions, including bookkeeping software, marketing tools, and team communication platforms, all of which work together to support business growth and sustainability.

The Modern Coffee Shop Tech Stack
November 21, 2024
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Get your Christmas tree delivered, set up and recycled this holiday season

Dan Facchini of Innovation DuPage & Chris Hohenstein of City Tree Delivery in Studio with Jon Hansen (WGN

Get your Christmas tree delivered, set up and recycled this holiday season
November 20, 2024

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