September 8, 2014
A leading producer of travel mugs, water bottles and kids’ bottles, Contigo has a passion for engineering great products right here in Chicago. To share Contigo’s story of innovation and Chicago-roots, LCWA teamed up with the Chicago Tribune’s “Blue Sky Innovation” series, a new business section of the publication that reports on Chicago-area technology companies, ground-breaking products and services and innovative entrepreneurial best practices.
The segment featured an interview with Contigo CEO Sami Elsaden, who discussed how they cultivate a culture that is always focused continuous, meaningful innovation – taking the best Contigo products and making them even better, as well as finding new solutions for common problems. Additionally, the segment featured shots of Contigo’s brand new office space and some entrepreneurial tips from Sami. Check out the coverage here.