- Is Chicago a Tech Town? The ITA Says: Yes.
- 05.07.2007
We caught up with Terry Howerton, the CEO of FastRoot Technologies and Chairman of the Illinois Technology Association to give his take on the city's tech scene. Our conversation took place on April 12 at the Drake Hotel, where Howerton was helping preside over the ITA's annual CityLights event, which honors the best in entrepreneurial and innovative activity among Chicago's technology companies.
About ITA: The Illinois Information Technology Association (ITA) serves members in Chicagoland and throughout the State and exists to help grow the number of successful businesses that create, deploy and utilize information technology as a core part of their organization.
About CityLIGHTS: CityLIGHTS is Illinois’ annual celebration of vitality and innovation in the technology community. Celebrating its 8th Year, CityLIGHTS provides an opportunity to recognize some of the leading technology companies and individuals in our community whose innovation and success are driving change in Illinois. The Awards Gala is also an opportunity for the industry to connect with other technology executives, entrepreneurs, corporate executives and investors in the region for an evening of dining, socializing, and celebration.
The event honored the following:
Individual Awards
- CityLIGHTS Award
- CEO of the Year Award
- Spotlight Award
Company Awards
- Lighthouse Award
- Rising Star Award
- Newcomer Award
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