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Crain’s Headlines: 1871 Parent Acquires ITA

The consolidation aims to help cultivate Chicago’s reputation as a tech breeding ground.

Aired 02/18/2020 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Crain’s Headlines: 1871 Parent Acquires ITA

Clip: 2/18/2020 | 1m 54sVideo has Closed Captions

The consolidation aims to help cultivate Chicago’s reputation as a tech breeding ground.

Two Chicago nonprofits that offer training and support to local tech firms have struck a deal to create a one-stop shop for them. That story and more from Crain’s Chicago Business.

Aired 02/18/2020 | Rating NR

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