U.S. Chamber of Commerce to Host First Ever Business Association Hackathon

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Chamber will host the Free Enterprise Hackathon, the first ever hackathon by a business association, to bring together some of the most talented developers, designers, data scientists, and entrepreneurs to compete over 36 hours by building tools and web-based applications for www.FreeEnterprise.com. Hackers will search for the best and most innovative ways to shine a spotlight on the positive impact of American businesses using various data sets. The winning team will receive a cash prize, an opportunity to further develop their idea with the Chamber's Web team, desk space at DC incubator 1776, and networking opportunities.

An agenda and full background on the event is available here. Check out "Why We Are Hosting a Hackathon" on Free Enterprise. Please use #FreeEnterpriseHack on social media.

WHO: Talented Developers, Designers, Data Scientists and Entrepreneurs
Emcee and Host
Tom Collamore, Senior Vice President for Communications and Strategy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Hackathon Judges
Margaret Shepard, Executive Director of Strategy and Communications, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and Editor-in-Chief, FreeEnterprise.com
James Sneeringer, Senior Director of Online Communications, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Brittany Heyd, Managing Director and General Counsel, 1776

WHAT: First Ever Free Enterprise Hackathon

WHEN: Saturday, October 17, 2015
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. EDT (Opening Ceremony and Presentations)

Sunday, October 18, 2015
12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Team Presentations, Judging, and Awards)

*Please let us know if you prefer to cover a different portion of the event.

WHERE: U.S. Chamber Headquarters
1615 H Street NW
Washington, DC 20062

RSVP: To register, e-mail [email protected] or call 202-463-5682.

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SOURCE U.S. Chamber of Commerce

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