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Red Foundry has renewed its annual sponsorship agreement with i.c.stars to support the organization’s Chicago program and is expanding that support to include Milwaukee. The agreement includes financial sponsorship along with volunteer leadership on Board and Advisory committees, technical mentoring, and hiring engagement with i.c.stars program graduates.
March 2, 2026 – Red Foundry, a leading provider of software design, development, and digital product innovation services in the Chicago area, today announced the renewal of a sponsorship agreement with i.c.stars to support both the Chicago and Milwaukee cohorts. For over 25 years, i.c.stars has been developing future IT and community leaders through their innovative and intensive project-based training programs designed to develop the business and technical skills of program participants.
“We are incredibly proud to renew our partnership with i.c.stars and excited to expand our support to the Milwaukee community. It’s an investment in the future of our industry and the talented leaders who will shape it. i.c.stars has been a transformative force and we’re honored to continue championing their mission as they grow their national impact,” commented Kerri Klun, Red Foundry President & CEO.
“Red Foundry has been a steadfast partner in our mission to develop transformational leaders in technology. Their continued support financially, as well as through mentoring, volunteering, and board leadership, reflects the kind of deep, values-driven collaboration that fuels our national growth. We are grateful for partners who invest not only in our participants, but in the future of our industry and our communities,” said Karin Norington-Reaves, i.c.stars CEO.
“Bringing Red Foundry into our Milwaukee community is an incredible step forward. Their support helps us expand opportunities for emerging technologists and strengthens the momentum we’re building across the region. We’re thrilled to partner with a company that shares our passion for innovation and inclusion,” said Blanca Gonzales, i.c.stars Milwaukee Executive Director.
About Red Foundry:
Red Foundry is a digital product design and development consulting firm. Founded in 2009, and led by seasoned business and technology executives, we help our clients “Innovate, Transform, and Launch Their Business” by creating award-winning custom digital applications. Utilizing our product-optimized methodology, we work with established corporations to design and build web and mobile products that support their digital transformation, and we partner with entrepreneurs and early stage startup ventures to launch their technology-enabled business. For more information, visit: www.redfoundry.com.
About i.c.stars:
i.c.stars is a transformative initiative that empowers underserved adults through a comprehensive two-year tech and leadership program. Combining 14 weeks of intensive training with a 24-month residency, the program supports participants with stipends and essential services to ensure their success. Through strategic collaborations with leading corporations and a robust social enterprise arm, i.c.stars not only breaks the cycle of poverty but also drives significant economic growth within communities. The program successfully secures training-related employment for 75% of its graduates within six months while also fostering vibrant tech ecosystems and providing a vital talent pipeline to the industry. For more information, visit: https://www.icstars.org.
