City Makers

City Makers Summit

June 1, 2016
Chicago

Chicago is home to one of the world’s leading economies. Despite this, it faces many of the same challenges that continue to trouble cities around the world. Instead of relying entirely on the public sector to respond, Chicago’s business community is partnering with nonprofits and civic leaders to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing the Windy City. What innovative ideas and partnerships are working to create livable, sustainable and economically vibrant communities within Chicago? How is the business and nonprofit community driving growth and creating economic opportunity? What can we all learn from the Chicago story?

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Speakers

Agenda

Note: All times are CT

  • Wednesday, June 01
  • 8:30 a.m.Guest Arrival and Networking Breakfast-
  • 9:00 a.m.WelcomeMargaret Low Smith, President, AtlanticLIVE
    Daniel Sprehe, Managing Director, Corporate Responsibility, Midwest Region, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
  • 9:10 a.m.The View from City HallSteven Koch, Deputy Mayor, City of Chicago
    With Steve Clemons, Washington Editor at Large, The Atlantic
  • 9:30 a.m.Just Another Buzzword?J. Walker Smith, Executive Chairman, The Futures Company
    Brigitta Witt, Vice President, Corporate Responsibility, Hyatt Hotels
    Jessica Droste Yagan, Partner and CEO, Impact Engine
    With Alex Wagner, Senior Editor, The Atlantic
  • 10:10 a.m.The Chicago StoryDerek R.B. Douglas, Vice President for Civic Engagement, University of Chicago
    Bridget Gainer, Cook County Commissioner; Vice President of Global Public Affairs, Aon
    Theresa E. Mintle, President and CEO, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
    With Steve Clemons, Washington Editor at Large, The Atlantic
  • 10:35 a.m.The New Face of Corporate ActivismAaron Chatterji, Associate Professor, Duke Fuqua School of Business
    Bill Oesterle, Co-Founder and Former CEO, Angie’s List; Co-Chair, Tech for Equality
    With Alex Wagner, Senior Editor, The Atlantic
  • 10:55 a.m.Closing Thoughts-

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