It's true. Innovate Springfield is all we think about. We absolutely love it here. We love this community and the people that we serve. We're working hard day in and day out to provide value to the founders in the iSPI network and the broader Springfield community.
That's why we're so excited to participate in the Spring Crowdfunding Campaign at UIS. We're trying to raise $2500 to help us turn our two private meeting rooms into dynamic podcast studios. Say what?!
The podcasting market is expected to surpass 160 million listeners in 2023 after increases of around 20 million listeners per year since the early 2000s. The members that we serve are eager to get into the podcasting game and spread the word about their startup stories, products, and services.
You can help us nurture the small business founders in our network and be a part of their success stories by contributing to our fund. YAY!
As a UIS Alumni our Director for Business Incubation, Sarah Beth Ayers, can speak directly to how the supportive environment at UIS situated her to perform at her highest level. If you're interested in pursuing higher education in a community that truly feels like home, let us be the first to welcome you to UIS.
Kim Logan is a 6th generation resident, historian and community leader, who will present the rich history and fascinating evolution of Nauvoo, IL.
Terri Porter Cameron is a retired director of educational technology and curriculum, historian, and native of Alton, IL, who will present on the city's magnificent and impactful history.
Dr. Harry Elston, Ph.D., CIH, PMP, founder and Principal at Midwest Chemical Safety, LLC. Dr. Elston has helped facilities build innovative, field-ready solutions to safety challenges since founding Midwest Chemical Safety in 1996.
Dr. Elston is the go-to authority for preventative and corrective chemical and occupational measures. Dr. Elston began his career as a physical chemist and a former US Naval Nuclear Engineer. While serving as a lieutenant on the USS Theodore Roosevelt he specialized in chemical and radiological safety. Following graduate school, he specialized in reactive chemical safety, chemical and radiological exposure control, and general industrial hygiene.
Harry is an asset to the Innovate Springfield community and regular presence in the co-working space. Wherever you might run into him, you're likely to find him working to the highest possible quality standard and sharing his immense wisdom and expertise. Check out this article he recently published on LinkedIn, "Walking Away."
You already know we love Community Voices. But we love it, even more, when we get to hear the voices of the people in the iSPI network. Hear how Springfield/Chatham native Kurtis Minder got started in the tech industry and went on to become one of the top ransomware negotiators in the world.
