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Michael Fassnacht has built a career on taking risks, thinking ahead, and, above all, showing up. As the Chief Growth Officer and President of Chicagoland at Clayco, one of the largest design-build firms in the country, he has a front-row seat to the future of real estate and economic development. But his path to this leadership role was not a straight shot. It was shaped by international experiences, deep civic involvement, and a willingness to step into the unknown.Growing up in Germany, Michael's early years were defined by curiosity and ambition. After spending time in Africa as a missionary, he returned to Europe to begin his professional career with Lufthansa. The corporate world introduced him to high-stakes decision-making, but it also reinforced a critical lesson. Success is not just about talent. It is about showing up and putting yourself in the right rooms.His move to the United States was driven by something deeply personal, his wife. With their future together in mind, he left Frankfurt and started fresh in San Francisco. There, he launched one of the first SaaS companies in the marketing tech space, an endeavor that proved both challenging and rewarding. Five years later, after successfully selling the company, another opportunity knocked. This time in Chicago.Stepping into a leadership role at one of the world's most renowned advertising firms, Foote, Cone & Belding, Michael quickly became a key figure in Chicago's business landscape. His civic engagement grew as well, leading him to serve on various boards, including the Chicago Public Library Board and the Civic Consulting Alliance. These roles eventually led to a pivotal call. Mayor Rahm Emanuel asked him to help pitch Chicago for Amazon's HQ2.That bid, while unsuccessful, ignited something in him. The process of selling Chicago to the world opened his eyes to the broader impact of economic development. It was not just about business. It was about shaping a city, creating opportunities, and building a legacy that outlived a single project. That realization led to his time as Chief Marketing Officer for the City of Chicago and later as CEO of World Business Chicago, where he played a crucial role in driving investment and innovation.Now at Clayco, Michael is bringing his global perspective to real estate development. With projects that span manufacturing, data centers, and life sciences, the firm is quite literally building the future. But beyond the numbers and high-profile deals, his approach remains deeply personal. Mentorship, leadership, and the philosophy of showing up.“The most important advice I give young people nowadays is show up,” he says. “Leave your bedroom, leave your house, leave your apartment. You have to go to meetings, you have to go to events. You have to meet people face to face. You have to show up with your work, with your writing, with your thinking, with your voice.”This mindset is not just advice. It is how Michael has built his career. Whether in boardrooms, on construction sites, or in civic leadership meetings, he understands that no amount of preparation can replace the value of being present. It is a lesson that applies across industries, from aspiring entrepreneurs to corporate executives looking to make an impact.For those looking to follow in his footsteps, Michael emphasizes one more thing. Maintaining emotional independence from work. “You cannot give power over your emotional well-being to the corporation you're working for,” he says. Dedication is important, but so is the ability to step back, reflect, and ensure that success does not come at the cost of personal fulfillment.Through all his ventures, from pitching billion-dollar investments to shaping the next generation of leaders, Michael Fassnacht remains a student of life. Always learning, always building, and always showing up.

Chicago's pandemic exodus was a thing, but not as much as it first seemed. Crain's reporter John Pletz tells host Amy Guth how IRS data shows there's a lot more to the story.Plus: Millionaire's tax could reportedly raise $4.5 billion for property tax relief, Michael Sacks and Richard Price leave World Business Chicago board, UChicago gets anonymous $100 million donation to support free speech and Dick Durbin ramps up pressure on airlines' frequent-flyer programs.

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. World Business Chicago is hosting a weeklong conference this week called Future of Fintech Week. The event will focus on the future of finance technology in Chicago. Industry leaders, entrepreneurs and investors in FinTech will gather to focus on growing the […]

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Civic boosters have launched a new campaign to promote coworking spaces in iconic locations in an effort to attract workers back to downtown Chicago. Crain’s reports World Business Chicago and  Penny Pritzker's nonprofit P33 have launched the “Work from Summertime Chi” […]

Crain's contributor Judith Crown discusses the hidden high costs of creating affordable housing with host Amy Guth.Plus: FAA seeks checks on another Boeing 737 model, ADM plunges after placing CFO on leave during accounting probe, Mayor Brandon Johnson appoints insurance exec to key post on World Business Chicago board and Wilson tennis racket maker seeks up to $1.8 billion in U.S. IPO.Crain's Daily Gist listeners can get 20% off a one-year Crain's Chicago Business digital subscription by visiting chicagobusiness.com/gist and using code “GIST” at checkout.

Andrew Hayes, Vice President, Director of Marketing & Communications for World Business Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder in for John Williams to talk about Santa Claus relocating “Santa’s Workshop” to Chicagoland and what that would look like for the city.

Andrew Hayes, Vice President, Director of Marketing & Communications for World Business Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder in for John Williams to talk about Santa Claus relocating “Santa’s Workshop” to Chicagoland and what that would look like for the city.

Andrew Hayes, Vice President, Director of Marketing & Communications for World Business Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder in for John Williams to talk about Santa Claus relocating “Santa’s Workshop” to Chicagoland and what that would look like for the city.

Paul Virant is executive chef and owner of Vie, Vistro Prime and Gaijin, Chicago's first okonomiyaki restaurant. Virant opened Gaijin in 2019, serving the savory Japanese pancakes born on the streets of Hiroshima and Osaka. In this episode, David Manilow learns all about Virant's recent trip to Osaka with World Business Chicago.Plus, Virant explains the inspiration for Petite Vie — his new restaurant coming in the spring of 2024.

Days after announcing his departure from the job growth agency known as World Business Chicago, Michael Fassnacht urged City Hall and the two major carriers to work out their differences on a massive project that started at $8.7 billion but has ballooned to $12.1 billion. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

LaForce Baker, VP, Community Impact at World Business Chicago guests on Dynasty Podcasts to talk business development in Chicago's South and West Side neighborhoods.Baker speaks on World Business Chicago's Small Business Tech Symposium event, happening Tuesday, November 14th at Polsky Exchange North, and shares how the event will benefit Chicago's small business owners and South and West Side communities with tech-focused learnings. The World Business Chicago VP also shares challenges businesses in those neighborhoods face, and reveals how developer support will benefit South and West Side communities by attracting both local and national businesses.

On this episode of Black Tech Unplugged, host Deena McKay interviews Trenton Dunn, the program manager for Think Chicago at World Business Chicago. This live podcast episode was recorded at GET Exploration, an event that showcased Chicago-based tech professionals and companies. Trenton discusses his role in attracting and retaining STEM talent through events like Think Chicago Lollapalooza. He also shares insights on Chicago's tech industry. Don't miss this unique and informative conversation! Connect with Trent & ThinkChicago: • Trent's LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/trentonrd/ • Think Chicago Website | www.thinkchicago.net • ThinkChicago Instagram |https://www.instagram.com/think_chicago • ThinkChicago Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/thinkchicago/ • Think Chicago Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/thinkchicago Full show notes here: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2023/10/31/ep-082-trenton-dunn-unplugged

President and CEO of World Business Chicago Michael Fassnacht joins Bob Sirott to discuss what World Business Chicago does, whether or not the Loop should turn into an entertainment district, and the idea of a pedestrian mall on State Street. He also talks about how the city of Chicago could encourage new businesses to come […]

ThinkChicago Program Manager Beatriz Kauffmann guests on a Dynasty Podcasts interview recorded at World Business Chicago's downtown offices.Kauffmann details how World Business Chicago and its ThinkChicago initiative support the city's Get Z students via student-focused programming, including the annual three-day Lollapalooza initiative, which connects students with business leaders and professional opportunities in Chicago.The PM also speaks on how Chicago as a business ecosystem can best support Gen Z students, and shares why she feels strongly about her work in support of the city's college talent.

Chicago is home plenty of new developments from high-rises to a presidential museum to a casino. But there are only a handful of so-called “mega developments.” These are decades long, multi-billion dollar projects that will transform parts of the city. Host Jacoby Cochran is joined by Kyle Schulz, head of business development at World Business Chicago, which is the city's economic development agency. We learn about the behemoth projects currently underway, their timelines, and their benefits and drawbacks for Chicagoans.  Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm speaking with Claudia Miller. Claudia is a Career Coach for Women In Tech and she's helped her clients land fulfilling jobs at a senior level. She also partners with companies and organizations in identifying rising stars within their organizations with a focus on Women and Women of Color. She's worked with Top Fortune 500 Clients + has partnered with World Business Chicago in developing a Workforce Development strategy in coordination with the City of Chicago's efforts to decrease unemployment rates for persons of color. She's also the Creator & Host of "Roadmap To The Executive Suite" podcast. Due to her client's success, she's been featured multiple times in Forbes, MSNBC, Thrive Global, and Business Insider put her in their top global list of Top Innovative Career Coaches. Today we will speak about How we can climb the corporate ladder, How we can provide strategic insights and support in developing a leadership and talent pipeline, and much more.

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Claudia Miller about empowering women in leadership roles. Claudia Miller (https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiatmiller/) is a sought-after Career Coach for Women In Tech and she's helped her clients land fulfilling jobs at a senior level. She also partners with companies and organizations in identifying rising stars within their organizations and providing strategic insights and support in developing a leadership and talent pipeline with a focus on Women and Women of Color. Due to her efforts, she's worked with Top Fortune 500 Clients + has partnered with World Business Chicago in developing a Workforce Development strategy in coordination with the City of Chicago's efforts to decrease unemployment rates for persons of color. She's also the Creator & Host of "Roadmap To The Executive Suite" podcast. Due to her client's success, she's been featured multiple times in Forbes, MSNBC, Thrive Global, and Business Insider put her in their top global list of Top Innovative Career Coaches. Part of the LinkedIn Podcast Network #LinkedInPresents Further explore the topics discussed in this episode with the new HCIConsulting Chatbot: https://poe.com/HCIConsulting. Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts! Check out Manifest at at usemanifest.com/HCI. Check out CrowdHealth and start your free trial at joincrowdhealth.com and use promo code HCI. Check out the HCI Academy: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work! Check out the LinkedIn Alchemizing Human Capital Newsletter. Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Future Leader. Check out Dr. Westover's book, 'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership. Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership. Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine. Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 627454) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). Each HCI Podcast episode (Program ID: 24-DP529) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCPHR recertification through SHRM, as part of the knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™). Human Capital Innovations has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. Each HCI Podcast episode qualifies for a maximum of 0.50 points. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Claudia Miller is a sought-after Career Coach for Women In Tech and she's helped her clients land fulfilling jobs at a senior level. She also partners with companies and organizations in identifying rising stars within their organizations and providing strategic insights and support in developing a leadership and talent pipeline with a focus on Women and Women of Color. Due to her efforts, she's worked with Top Fortune 500 Clients + has partnered with World Business Chicago in developing a Workforce Development strategy in coordination with the City of Chicago's efforts to decrease unemployment rates for persons of color. She's also the Creator & Host of "Roadmap To The Executive Suite" podcast. As a result of her client's success, she's been featured multiple times in Forbes, MSNBC, Thrive Global, and Business Insider put her in their top global list of Top Innovative Career Coaches. Find out more about Claudia at claudiatmiller.com and subscribe to her podcast at claudiatmiller.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Claudia Miller was the first person in her family to be educated beyond the eighth grade. She was determined to check off all the boxes: excel in school, attend a good university, land a great-paying job, and live the American dream. Unfortunately, it did not go exactly as she had planned. When she graduated college, Claudia had no job offers waiting for her. She ended up just taking a job that was available. This experience propelled her on a five-year journey, determined to learn what was necessary to find satisfying work, grow her income, and build her network. Claudia worked in several industries and went on to earn her master's degree in public health policy and administration. From there, she started a coaching business and, in 2020, became a full-time entrepreneur.   As a Guatemalan-American, Claudia struggled to find her way in corporate America. She relied on education to rise above her humble beginnings, and now she teaches other women how to become successful.   Today, she is a career coach for women in technology, and she's helped her clients land fulfilling senior-level jobs. Claudia partners with companies and organizations to identify rising stars, providing strategy, insights, and support to develop a leadership and talent pipeline focusing on women and women of color.   In this week's Work From The Inside Out podcast, follow Claudia's journey and work:  Claudia has partnered with World Business Chicago in developing a workforce development strategy in coordination with the City of Chicago's efforts to decrease unemployment rates for persons of color.   Claudia has been featured in Forbes, MSNBC, Thrive Global, and Business Insider, named her one of the Top Innovative Career Coaches.   Learn more and connect with Claudia here:  https://www.claudiatmiller.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiatmiller/ https://www.instagram.com/claudiatmiller/ Special Gift - Salary Negotiation Scripts: https://keap.page/fxp705/10k-salary-negotiation-script.html

How often do you take a new role or promotion and hear, "We just don't have any more money for you?" or "Sorry, we cannot give you a raise?"How do I get a raise in my salary at my current company and what does confidence have to do with it? Claudia Miller is a sought-after Career Coach for Women In Tech and she's helped her clients land fulfilling jobs at a senior level. She also partners with companies and organizations in identifying rising stars within their organizations and providing strategic insights and support in developing a leadership and talent pipeline with a focus on Women and Women of Color. Due to her efforts, she's worked with Top Fortune 500 Clients + has partnered with World Business Chicago in developing a Workforce Development strategy in coordination with the City of Chicago's efforts to decrease unemployment rates for persons of color. She's also the Creator & Host of "Roadmap To The Executive Suite" podcast. Due to her client's success, she's been featured multiple times in Forbes, MSNBC, Thrive Global, and Business Insider putting her in their top global list of Top Innovative Career Coaches.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiatmiller/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudiatmiller/Wesbite:  Claudia T. Miller, LLC: Career coaching Claudia's podcast Roadmap to the Executive Suite PodcastThank you for joining me ~ here are some other resources for you!Take a peak at the reviews for my new book Seeking: https://www.amazon.com/Seeking-Findings-Energy-Sidestep-Self-Doubts/dp/B0BKQCWJ62Join me live in my community: https://www.togetherweseek.online/Visit my website for retreats and free resources: https://jjdigeronimo.com/My energy podcast Together We Seek: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1923001

Introducing "From Embers to Excellence" hosted by Dave Hollenbach and featuring Claudia Miller, a sought-after Career Coach for Women In Tech. With her talents and expertise, Claudia has helped her clients land fulfilling jobs at a senior level, and partnered with companies and organizations in identifying rising stars within their organizations, providing strategic insights and support in developing a leadership and talent pipeline with a focus on Women and Women of Color. Her efforts have been recognized by Top Fortune 500 Clients, World Business Chicago and other organizations. Claudia is also the Creator & Host of her own podcast, "Roadmap To The Executive Suite", featuring leadership excellence examples and stories of success. Due to her client's success, she's been featured multiple times in Forbes, MSNBC, Thrive Global, and Business Insider put her in their top global list of Top Innovative Career Coaches. Tune in to "From Embers to Excellence" to find out more about Claudia's inspiring story.https://www.claudiatmiller.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiatmiller/

Claudia is a sought-after Career Coach for Women In Tech and she's helped her clients land fulfilling jobs at a senior level. She also partners with companies and organizations in identifying rising stars within their organizations and providing strategic insights and support in developing a leadership and talent pipeline with a focus on Women and Women of Color. Due to her efforts, she's worked with Top Fortune 500 Clients + has partnered with World Business Chicago in developing a Workforce Development strategy in coordination with the City of Chicago's efforts in decreasing unemployment rates for persons of color. https://www.claudiatmiller.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The A Better HR Business podcast looks at how consultants and tech firms in the broad Human Resources field grow their businesses; and how they help employers get the best out of their people. Today I'm joined on the show by Claudia T. Miller, Founder and CEO of Claudia T. Miller, LLC: Career Coaching, and host of the Roadmap to the Executive Suite Podcast. Claudia helps women in technology land fulfilling, high-paying jobs at a company that values and appreciates them. Claudia is a sought-after Career Coach for Women In Tech and she's helped her clients land fulfilling jobs at a senior level. She also partners with companies and organizations in identifying rising stars within their organizations and providing strategic insights and support in developing a leadership and talent pipeline with a focus on women and women of color. Due to her efforts, Claudia has worked with Top Fortune 500 Clients and has partnered with World Business Chicago in developing a Workforce Development strategy in coordination with the City of Chicago's efforts in decreasing unemployment rates for persons of color. In a wide-ranging discussion, Claudia and I talked about: Claudia's background and how she became a career coach Why an employee should consider a career development "90-Day Job Offer", a step-by-step process on how to navigate the job search process Claudia's business growth advice How "Roadmap to the Executive Suite" Podcast helps grow her business And much more! Thanks, Claudia! For show notes and to see details of my previous guests, check out the podcast page here: www.GetMoreHRClients.com/Podcast WANT MORE CUSTOMERS OR CLIENTS? Want more clients for your HR-related consultancy or HR Tech business? Check out: www.GetMoreHRClients.com/Services. WANT TO START AN HR BUSINESS? Want to launch your own consulting business in the broad Human Resources sector? Check out: www.getmorehrclients.com for resources.  

On today's episode Claudia Miller shares how organizations can identify, nurture, and promote women in leadership roles. Listen in as Deborah and Claudia discuss why women are often overlooked when promoting from within, how organizations are addressing gaps in talent pipelines, and strategies women can implement today to position themselves for leadership roles. Claudia also shares key questions organizations can ask to identify top talent.   Claudia Miller is a sought-after Career Coach for Women In Tech and she's helped her clients land fulfilling jobs in less than 90-days with an average of 56% in salary increases. Her clients have received $30,000 to $120,000 in additional earned income. She also partners with companies and organizations in identifying rising stars within their organizations and providing strategy insights and support in developing a leadership and talent pipeline with a focus on Women and Women of Color.   Due to her efforts she's worked with Top Fortune 500 Clients + has partnered with World Business Chicago in developing a Workforce Development strategy in coordination with the City of Chicago's efforts in decreasing unemployment rates for persons of color. She's also the Creator & Host of "Roadmap To The Executive Suite" podcast. Due to her clients success she's been featured multiple times in Forbes, MSNBC, Thrive Global and Business Insider put her in their top global list of Top Innovative Career Coaches.   You can connect with Claudia in the following ways: Website: https://www.claudiatmiller.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiatmiller/   Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today or tomorrow, take charge of your career with confidence and leverage the insights of The CEO's Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track.  To learn more about The CEO's Compass, you can get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3AKiflR See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Claudia Miller is the founder and CEO of Claudia T. Miller, LLC: Career coaching, and host of the Roadmap to the Executive Suite Podcast. Claudia is a sought-after Career Coach for Women In Tech and she's helped her clients land fulfilling jobs at a senior level. She also partners with companies and organizations in identifying rising stars within their organizations and providing strategy insights and support in developing a leadership and talent pipeline with a focus on Women and Women of Color. Due to her efforts she's worked with Top Fortune 500 Clients + has partnered with World Business Chicago in developing a Workforce Development strategy in coordination with the City of Chicago's efforts in decreasing unemployment rates for persons of color. We discuss: How to place more women in leadership roles How to build a leadership and talent pipeline involving more women and women of color How companies can support and advocate for their female employees into moving into leadership roles Company systems that are hindering career growth for women And more! $10,000 Word-For-Word Salary Negotiation Script Website LinkedIn Order my book Wholeness Within: http://wholenesswithin.us/

Claudia Miller is a sought-after Career Coach for Women In Tech and she's helped her clients land fulfilling jobs at a senior level. She also partners with companies and organizations in identifying rising stars within their organizations and providing strategic  insights and support in developing a leadership and talent pipeline with a focus on Women and Women of Color. Due to her efforts, she's worked with Top Fortune 500 Clients + has partnered with World Business  Chicago in developing a Workforce Development strategy in coordination with the City of Chicago's efforts to decrease unemployment rates for persons of color. She's also the Creator & Host of "Roadmap To The Executive Suite" podcast. Due to her client's success, she's been featured multiple times in Forbes, MSNBC, Thrive Global, and Business Insider put her in their top global list of Top Innovative Career Coaches.      Website: https://www.claudiatmiller.com/     LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiatmiller/Support the show

https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiatmiller/ https://www.claudiatmiller.com/ Claudia Miller is a sought-after Career Coach for Women In Tech and she's helped her clients land fulfilling jobs in less than 90-days. She also partners with companies and organizations in identifying rising stars within their organizations and providing strategy insights and support in developing a leadership and talent pipeline with a focus on Women and Women of Color. Due to her efforts she's worked with Top Fortune 500 Clients + has partnered with World Business Chicago in developing a Workforce Development strategy in coordination with the City of Chicago's efforts in decreasing unemployment rates for persons of color. She's also the Creator & Host of "Roadmap To The Executive Suite" podcast. Due to her clients success she's been featured multiple times in Forbes, MSNBC, Thrive Global and Business Insider put her in their top global list of Top Innovative Career Coaches.

For people in the tech industry, moving up within a company, or out and into new roles can be confusing or confronting.You need strategies to set yourself up for future career moves. For women and especially women of color, even more barriers may prevent upward mobility. Claudia Miller is a sought-after Career Coach for Women In Tech and she's helped her clients land fulfilling jobs at a senior level. She also partners with companies and organizations in identifying rising stars within their organizations and providing strategy insights and support in developing a leadership and talent pipeline with a focus on Women and Women of Color. Due to her efforts she's worked with Top Fortune 500 Clients + has partnered with World Business Chicago in developing a Workforce Development strategy in coordination with the City of Chicago's efforts in decreasing unemployment rates for persons of color. She's also the Creator & Host of "Roadmap To The Executive Suite" podcast. Due to her clients success she's been featured multiple times in Forbes, MSNBC, Thrive Global and Business Insider put her in their top global list of Top Innovative Career Coaches. Claudia shares some great tips and ideas that save people time and consequently money, by helping them rise up in their careers, negotiate great salaries and pave the way for future leadership roles. She offers ideas for entrepreneurs also who want to hire women in tech and what to pay attention to. You can connect with Claudia on:LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiatmiller/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/claudiatmiller/FOLLOW AND SHARELeave us your honest rating and a review, if you would, wherever you listen to podcasts or on the Limit Free Life YouTube ChannelYou can really help us to grow, gain popularity and bring on more fabulous guests. If you love this episode, please share it with your friends or someone who needs to hear it. My goal is to help as many as possible live their best lives with a career or business they love and a great relationship with money so they can have the freedom they deserve in life. Send questions or show ideas to: michelle@limitfreelife.com and visit https://limitfreelife.com to learn more and grab some free resources to help you move forward. To Your Success!!

Today I'm joined by Diane Primo. Diane is on a mission to help businesses find their purpose, and live it out every day.She is the CEO of Purpose Brand Agency, an award-winning, Chicago-based public relations, branding and digital marketing firm. She is the only African-American female CEO of a purpose-driven communications agency. Diane's focus on impact marketing stems from the belief that brands must be relevant, purpose-driven and committed to consumers to be successful today. Consumers' demand for meaning, transparency and authenticity has changed the nature of and raised the stakes in all communications.As founder of Purpose Brand, Diane builds on a 30-year career leading some of the top marketing organizations in the country. She served as General Manager at Quaker Oats, President of Product Management at Ameritech and SBC (currently AT&T), Chief Marketing Officer of CDW and CEO of a Kleiner Perkins-backed e-commerce startup in the home services sector. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA from Smith College.She serves as a board member for P33, the private-sector initiative to promote Chicago's standing as a technology center, as well as serving as a member of World Business Chicago's ChicagoNEXT. She is a member of the Economic Club of Chicago, the Chicago Network and the Business Leadership Council. Primo received the 2020 Top Women in Communications Trailblazer Award.To find more about Diane, visit https://purposebrand.com/about/our-team/diane-primo/

On Episode 75 of Standing Out, Michael Meyers of World Business Chicago and Trey talk about how Michael came into the industry, the mission of World Business Chicago, and the value of college. Many thanks to our sponsor, TAFS, the good guys in freight factoring.   To learn more and get started click HERE. Standing Out is a daily sale, marketing & leadership podcast powered by BETA Consulting Group, created to highlight best practices from industry leaders with incredible experience and insights!  The goal is to entertain, educate & inspire individuals & companies to improve their sales, marketing & leadership development outcomes. For full episode: https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:6941090875384999936/ 

Michael Fassnacht, CMO for the City of Chicago and CEO and President of World Business Chicago sits down with Tonya Bakritzes, Managing Director of Marketing at S2G to discuss why and how Chicago is supporting its food and agriculture sector and encouraging growth and innovation. Michael shares why Chicago is particularly well suited to be a food industry hub from its rich history in the sector to its diversity, location, affordability and incredible talent pool, and how the city plans on strengthening the sector and making it a core strategy in Chicago's economic recovery. 

Michael Fassnacht is a proud Chicago resident that gives back to his city through his role as CMO of the City of Chicago and CEO of World Business Chicago. In this episode, hear about how Michael drives business and development in Chicago through marketing the city as a hub for talent, diversity, and environmentally friendly business!

Thru Shivakumar is the CEO & Co-Founder of cohesion, a smart building SaaS platform at the intersection of green, healthy, and operationally efficient buildings for CRE.With its building experience app, cohesion provides a secure, converged IoT-enabled software solution that unites core building workflows, optimizes portfolio management, and generates actionable insights to increase profitability and create better tenant experiences.The company combines a wide range of capabilities necessary to support the Intelligent Building Platform that include the Internet of Things, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud and Mobile technologies and Machine Learning. Its solution offers a breadth of features for various user roles, comprising the owner, operator, tenant manager, and tenant in a single platform.cohesion's deep building and technology expertise stem from its birth heritage at a global engineering and design firm, combining strategic product elements, including architecture, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, cutting-edge information technology and software engineering capabilitiesThis episode is brought to you by World Business Chicago. As the City of Chicago's economic development organization, World Business Chicago drives inclusive growth and opportunity for our local tech, innovation, and startup ecosystem. They recently announced the 2022 Chicago Venture Summit Future-of-Food, their new flagship conference to highlight why Chicago leads as a the global capital for food innovation. Follow World Business Chicago on LinkedIn and Twitter for event details and other related news about our city's economic progress.

We've talked a lot about Chicago here at Lab Rats to Unicorns. e.007 is the time to really describe that setting–and dive into why Chicago is an exciting place to be for a life sciences startup company (or, say, a life sciences podcast lol). Leave it to Chicago's Deputy Mayor, Samir Mayekar, as well as World Business Chicago's President and CEO, Michael Fassnacht, to teach us about Chicago and its growing life sciences ecosystem. Samir is a tri-sector leader who has played executive roles in public, private and nonprofit sectors. He served in the U.S. government during the Obama administration; and prior to his work with Mayor Lori Lightfoot on economic development, Samir was the CEO of NanoGraf Technologies–an international company built around Northwestern battery technology. Simultaneous to his role as President/CEO of WBC, Michael is the Chief Marketing Officer for the City of Chicago. His goals for inclusive economic development and his talent for initiating engagement through creative marketing were what made him such an effective President and CEO of FCB Chicago; they continue to make him a phenomenal leader at WBC.

The State of Innovation podcast is BACK with new co-hosts Oluwatobi "Tobi" Oladejo (Innovation Program Coordinator) and Austin Green (Data and Policy Intern)!  During this episode, we are joined by Colleen Egan and Nicole McCarthy (Innovation Program Manager) at World Business Chicago to discuss the launch of Venture Engine, ISTC's new corporate-startup connectivity platform. Our conversation touches on the impactful relationship between ISTC's partners at WBC and TechNexus Venture Collaborative and goes into detail about the vision that each of our organizations share for the future of innovation and entrepreneurship in IL.

Wepa! I'm Marina. I am a technologist, mom, podcast host, leadership coach, cruciverbalist and aquarian. ;) UNBOSSED is “Stories of Amazing Women in Chicago”. If you are a new listener to UNBOSSED, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Page and let us know how we can help you today! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marina-malaguti Kristi Ross is Co-Founder, Co-CEO & President of tastytrade and has been in the fintech and trading industry for more than 30 years. Kristi is the Co-Founder of original dough, a visual front end trading technology platform launched in 2014, which was ultimately combined with and rebranded when the team launched their own online brokerage firm tastyworks in 2017. Kristi serves as Executive Board Member of tastytrade and is Chairman of tastyworks. She also co hosts the show Bootstrapping in America, where she interviews innovative entrepreneurs. Kristi is passionate about empowerment of do-ers, self-directed investors and entrepreneurs. Previously, Kristi was the CFO of thinkorswim Group as a private company, where she led numerous mergers, acquisitions and integration including thinkorswim's acquisition by TD Ameritrade for $750M in 2009. Prior to thinkorswim, she was CFO of Automated Trading Desk Specialists, a stock specialist on the Chicago Stock Exchange. Kristi has held positions in public accounting, specializing in financial services industry clientele including traders, proprietary firms, market makers, specialists, discount brokerage and advisory firms. Kristi has been honored as Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young, the IL Tech Assoc, CityLights' Prominent Tech Woman, the Moxie Awards' Woman in Tech, James Haugh Award and has been named to Innovate Finance Global Women in Fintech Powerlist, Crain's Chicago's Tech 50, the Techweek 100 list, Chicago Business Journal's Women of Influence list and Midwest Women in Tech Award. She has spoken at many technology events has been featured by prominent publications such as Fortune, Chicago Tribune, and Crain's Chicago. Kristi is an active board member of companies in the banking, trading, technology and finance industry. She has actively participated as a member of the ChicagoNEXT Fintech Council of World Business Chicago, P33 Technology Initiative and Co-Chair Capital & Finance Committee, Executive Committee board member of CEC/1871, Economic Club of Chicago member, The Chicago Network member and The Commercial Club member. Her philanthropic passions include Midtown Educational Foundation, Rock the Street Wall Street, entrepreneurship, overall financial literacy and the importance of physical fitness. Memorable Quotes: “ We are trying to add a layer of fun and approachability to the financial markets” - Kristi Ross about tastyTrade Useful Links and Resources: https://twitter.com/KristiRossX https://www.tastytrade.com/talent/kristi-ross https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristi-ross-36a1046a/ Follow UNBOSSED Podcast Anchor: https://anchor.fm/marina-malaguti Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eUhfH8E Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/e7cWtBv Google Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/enjChPt --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marina-malaguti/support

Chris Deutsch is the Founder of Lofty Ventures, which works with passionate creators, disruptive enterprises, and forward-thinking organizations to help them change the world. Focused on first-check to seed investments in early-stage entrepreneurs based in Chicago. 84 percent of Lofty's 61 startups are based in Chicago, and 74% are led by minority founders.In this episode, we covered: Pathway to Entrepreneurship and VC Angel Investing Re-Founding TeaBot The Status of the Chicago VC ecosystem And much more.... Please Enjoy!You can find Chris on his Linkedin & Twitter.  You can also find Lofty Ventures on Linkedin, Twitter, their website. In 2021 alone, local founders have raised more than $5 billion in VC dollars – making Chicago a national destination for founders, investors, and innovators. As the City of Chicago's economic development organization, World Business Chicago drives growth and opportunity for our local tech economy and innovation ecosystem through its flagship programs: the Chicago Venture Summit, Startup Chicago, ThinkChicago, and Venture Engine. Learn more via WorldBusinessChicago.com

Michael Fassnacht, Chief Marketing Officer for the City of Chicago and the CEO & President of World Business Chicago, joins John to talk about the Unwrap Chicago's Holiday Magic campaign, all of the festive events that will be happening in Chicago this holiday season, and his work trying to attract businesses to Chicago.

George Khalife is the Vice President, Midwest U.S. at TMX Group, a Canadian Financial Services Company that administers global markets and creates digital communities and analytic tools to help businesses, traders, and investors fund, grow, and succeed. George is also the Host & Founder of Let's Grab Coffee, a podcast that strives to interview successful people from many fields. In this episode, we covered: Starting a Podcast Toronto & Chicago The Mandate of TSX Prodcast Strategy & Distribution And much more.... Please Enjoy!You can find George on his Linkedin, Website, Blog, & Twitter.  You can also find TMX Group on Linkedin, Twitter, their website and Let's Grab Coffee on Linkedin, Apple Podcasts, and their website.In 2021 alone, local founders have raised more than $5 billion in VC dollars – making Chicago a national destination for founders, investors, and innovators. As the City of Chicago's economic development organization, World Business Chicago drives growth and opportunity for our local tech economy and innovation ecosystem through its flagship programs: the Chicago Venture Summit, Startup Chicago, ThinkChicago, and Venture Engine. Learn more via WorldBusinessChicago.com

Peter Johnson is a Partner at Jump Capital, a venture capital firm that invests in data-driven software startups in the FinTech, IT & Data Infrastructure, B2B SaaS, and Media industries. They also invest in crypto startups and projects that are redefining what is possible in an open financial and decentralized network future. Jump makes high-conviction investments and has assisted in the scaling of some of the industry's leading businesses.In this episode, we covered: Crypto Jump Capital's New Fund Stablecoins Cross-Border Transactions Advantages in the Chicago Market And much more.... Please Enjoy!You can find Peter on his Linkedin & Twitter and Jump Capital on Linkedin, Twitter and their website.Jump Capital's Insights page and his blog on Stablecoins.In 2021 alone, local founders have raised more than $5 billion in VC dollars – making Chicago a national destination for founders, investors, and innovators. As the City of Chicago's economic development organization, World Business Chicago drives growth and opportunity for our local tech economy and innovation ecosystem through its flagship programs: the Chicago Venture Summit, Startup Chicago, ThinkChicago, and Venture Engine. Learn more via WorldBusinessChicago.com

Alyssa Jaffee is a Partner at 7wireVentures, an early-stage healthcare venture fund. She focuses on digital healthcare and technology-enabled services that enable customers to be better stewards of their health in today's shifting healthcare ecosystem. Alyssa serves on the boards of Higi and Ayogo Health, as well as Zerigo Health, NOCD, RecoveryOne, and Jasper Health as an observer.In this episode, we covered: 7wireVentures Thesis Trends in digital healthcare and technology Healthcare Industry in Chicago And much more.... Please Enjoy!You can find Alyssa on his Linkedin & Twitter and 7wireVentures on Linkedin, Twitter and their website.In 2021 alone, local founders have raised more than $5 billion in VC dollars – making Chicago a national destination for founders, investors, and innovators. As the City of Chicago's economic development organization, World Business Chicago drives growth and opportunity for our local tech economy and innovation ecosystem through its flagship programs: the Chicago Venture Summit, Startup Chicago, ThinkChicago, and Venture Engine. Learn more via WorldBusinessChicago.com

Troy Henikoff is a Managing Director at MATH Venture Partners, a Chicago-based venture capital business that invests in startups and early-stage companies.In this episode, we covered: Ted Lasso VC as an Ex-Operator MATH 100 Setting Numeric Goals for Founders Early-stage Financial Modeling Techstars in Chicago And much more.... Please Enjoy!You can find Troy on his Linkedin & Twitter and MATH Venture Partners on Linkedin and their website.We are proud to be sponsored by World Business Chicago, the City of Chicago's public-private economic development agency.The 5th Annual Chicago Venture Summit was officially sold out. 450 plus VC and start-up founders, investors and innovators connected over the three-day flagship venture capital conference led by World Business Chicago, the City of Chicago, and sponsors. Follow World Business Chicago on LinkedIn and Twitter for news, announcements, and data from this week's Summit, and for news and announcements from the city's tech, innovation, and venture ecosystem.

Sun-Times City Hall reporter Fran Spielman is joined by World Business Chicago CEO and Chicago's Chief Marketing Officer Michael Fassnacht to discuss his prediction that the traditional work-week that drew 600,000 employees to Chicago's commercial office buildings Monday-through-Friday before the pandemic will be replaced by a “three-and-two hybrid” that includes two days of remote work. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hello, I'm Marina. I am a technologist, mom, podcast host, leadership coach, cruciverbalist and aquarian ;) UNBOSSED IS... “Paths To Success of Amazing Women in Chicago” I welcome you to ask questions, participate, and join me as we explore these topics by emailing me at marina@unbossed.io or visiting www.unbossed.io Available on- Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTz6_FepG04QTs1BjFLBjw/ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eUhfH8E Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/e7cWtBv Google Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/enjChPt And others.. Today's Episode: Interview with Andrea Zopp, Managing Partner at Cast Us Initiatives, Cleveland Avenue Andrea Zopp joins Cleveland Avenue as Managing Partner leading the CAST US initiative investing in and developing minority and women led entrepreneurs and their companies. She has significant experience in a broad range of areas including banking, consumer products, retail, regulated industries, human capital, crisis and risk management and government and community relations. Zopp is currently a member of the board of Directors of Relativity, and of Empowerment & Inclusion Capital I Corp. She is also Chair of the Board of Trustees at Chicago State University and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Henry Ford Health System. She has previously served on the boards of Andrew Corporation (ANDW, NASDAQ) and Urban Partnership Bank. Zopp has worked in and with numerous global companies and has managed teams located overseas. In her role as the President and Chief Executive Officer of World Business Chicago, the city's economic development organization, she worked closely with the Chicago Consular Corps, international chambers of commerce and multinational companies to attract foreign direct investment and facilitate company relocation and expansion. She was also responsible for organizing and implementing mayoral international trade delegations. She is also a successful businesswoman and has held executive leadership positions at several Fortune 500 companies, including Sara Lee, Sears Holdings, and Exelon. As the former president and CEO of the Chicago Urban League, she led the nationally recognized organization's focus on expanding economic opportunity in underserved communities. Previously, she served as Deputy Mayor, Chief Neighborhood Development Officer for the City of Chicago. Zopp served in the United States Attorney's Office and was the first woman and African American to serve as the first assistant in the Cook County State's Attorney's Office. She has also served on the Chicago Board of Education the Cook County Health and Hospital System Board, and numerous nonprofits boards. Zopp received her Bachelor of Arts in History & Science from Harvard University and is a graduate of Harvard Law School. Recommendations: The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness Book by Michelle Alexander The Warmth of Other Suns Book by Isabel Wilkerson --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marina-malaguti/support

Michael Fassnacht, President & CEO of World Business Chicago, joins Steve Bertrand on Chicago’s Afternoon News to discuss ways to promote the city as an international business destination, and attract new businesses post-pandemic. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

Homes are selling fast across the region, but where are they selling the fastest? Reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss and recap this week's real estate news. Plus: White House enlists McDonald's to promote vaccines, Joffrey Ballet expanding to South Loop, city’s marketing chief made permanent head of World Business Chicago and a 29-story Loop office building goes back on the market.

Launching software products to market is very hard. But adding a hardware component makes it 10 times harder. Not only do you have the typical product and market challenges of software, but you also have the complexity of building a physical product, which can take a long time; it’s capital intensive, it might require specialized equipment, and it requires access to a supply-chain network you might not be a part of. This is why I’m so excited to be joined by my guest today, Haven Allen! Haven is the CEO of mHUB; a startup accelerator focusing on hardware and software products — or, as Haven calls them — hard-tech. In our conversation, we discuss the complexities of bringing hard-tech products to market, the role that accelerators like mHUB play in this space, and how large companies should engage with startups to create a win-win partnership. Additionally, we also discuss the impact of COVID-19 in accelerating the innovation cycle of many industries including Healthcare, Energy, and Manufacturing. Whether you work at a hard-tech startup or at an enterprise that interacts with hard-tech startups, this is a fantastic episode that no Product Leader should miss! Episode Details: with Haven Allen: “There are these great ideas out there and they just need a little bit more support, a little bit more capital, [and] stronger connections with industry to really accelerate their teams.” — Haven Allen   About Haven Allen: Haven Allen, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of mHUB, is an entrepreneur and technology strategist who most recently concentrated on growing the manufacturing industry and strengthening its community throughout Chicagoland. As an economic development strategist at World Business Chicago, he directed the Advisory Council for Chicagoland Manufacturing through which he established and led the implementation of an economic development agenda to support growth and job creation in the manufacturing sector. During his graduate education, Haven served as a Mayoral Fellow at the City of Chicago. As a fellow, he provided research and analysis on policy initiatives dealing with infrastructure, electricity markets, and municipal marketing. Topics We Discuss in this Episode: About Haven Allen’s background in tech About mHUB and Allen’s role as a CEO What “hard-tech” is Hard-tech startup best practices How mHUB leadership developed and shaped a robust venture capital ecosystem Haven’s insights on solving substantial problems in the advanced manufacturing space The holistic approach that Haven takes as CEO of mHUB How COVID-19 is impacting startups in the hard-tech industry mHUB’s business model and how it has enabled the different stages of the lifecycle to get to pilot and beyond mHUB’s roadmap and how they’re working toward creating more opportunities and jobs Other industries with the potential to leverage hard-tech What helps founders and startups with their positioning early on with innovations that they could bring to market Whether there has been more of a willingness from industries and companies to take a chance on hard-tech and “unproven technologies” Why you need access to capital in order to scale up and accelerate your business How being an accelerator helps with the in-between challenges of doing small testing runs of hardware How the Chicago ecosystem has been an amazing asset for mHUB What a healthy, fruitful relationship looks like between a startup and a large corporation Haven’s tips and advice for founders and Product Leaders Product Leader Tip of the Week: Haven’s advice to product leaders who are working on product innovation that requires both software and hardware: Know the problem and know the market you’re trying to attack. Create products that are going to live on for more than five to 10 years. This will require you to invest in technology that’s at the bleeding edge but this will give your product more longevity and future potential. Create feedback loops, find ways to accelerate your path to market, and leverage existing technologies. You also have to take your product to market; you can’t engineer something forever! To Learn More About Haven Allen: Haven Allen’s LinkedIn mHUB Related Resources: DanielElizalde.com/Template — Download Daniel’s free IoT Product Strategy Template here! Want to Learn More? Sign up for my newsletter at DanielElizalde.com/Join for weekly advice and best practices directly to your inbox! Visit DanielElizalde.com/Podcast for additional information, show notes, and episodes. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts so you don’t miss out on any of my conversations with product and thought leaders!

Sustainability Leaders’ special guest host Eric Smith, Vice-Chair of BMO Harris Bank is joined by Shelley Stewart III, a Partner at McKinsey & Company and one of the leaders of their Institute for Black Economic Mobility, and Andrea Zopp, a Managing Partner at Cleveland Avenue, a venture fund that fosters growth in the food, beverage and restaurant industries. Andrea previously served as CEO and President of both the Chicago Urban League and World Business Chicago. A transcript of this episode is available at bmo.com/sustainabilityleaders-podcast.

Paul O’Connor, urban strategist and consultant who was founding executive director of World Business Chicago, joins Anna to talk about why he believes Michigan Avenue needs to be reinvented.

On this episode of The State of Innovation, we sit down with ChicagoNEXT director Abin Kuriakose to discuss his career arc; the great work going on at ChicagoNEXT; how Chicago can leverage tech to inclusively grow its economy; and much more.

Jake Trussell is the founder and principal of Metabolize, a human-centered experience design and brand strategy consultancy.   He organizes diverse coalitions of government, civic, and private sector stakeholders around shared goals to make award-winning digital products and experiential marketing campaigns that create value and drive awareness.   As Creative Director at World Business Chicago — the City’s economic development organization chaired by the Mayor — Trussell managed the brand of Chicago as a global business destination (#1 for corporate investment for 6 years in a row). He serves on the board of directors for the Arts and Business Council of Chicago, is a mentor at the 2112 creative industry business incubator, a member of the GreenHouse Innovation Braintrust, and a member of the Chicago Ideas Radical Creators.   He's also an award-winning web designer, DJ, recording artist, event producer, record label founder, and writer.   Trussell has a BFA in Interrelated Media from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, an innovation certificate from IDEO U, and a blockchain certificate from the Linux Foundation.    

Segment 1: Jon Najarian, founder of marketrebellion.com, joins John to talk about a big day on Wall Street and where the markets will go as more states start to open up. Segment 2: Chicago Inno Associate Editor Katherine Davis tells John about Mayor Lori Lightfoot and World Business Chicago’s partnership with local startup Rheaply, which will […]

Today, a weekly look at the local real estate market with Crain's Chicago Business residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin that includes a $45,000-per-month rental, the "Empire" mansion and a project to save historic beachfront homes in Indiana Dunes National Park. Plus: New details on where Chicago property taxes are about to soar, Mayor Lightfoot taps Mellody Hobson to run the World Business Chicago board, IlliniCare Health announces plans to improve access to mental health care, Chicago makes gains in higher ed spending and feds probe Trump Tower lender Deutsche Bank over money laundering. Find host @AmyGuth on Twitter and continue the conversation with hashtag #CrainsDailyGist.

March 21, 2019 Andrea Zopp – President & CEO – World Business Chicago Andrea Zopp Andrea Zopp is the President and CEO of World Business Chicago, where she leads the organization’s mission of inclusive economic growth, supporting businesses, and promoting Chicago as a leading global city. Most recently, she served as Deputy Mayor, Chief Neighborhood […]

In episode 11, you meet Andrea Zopp, President and CEO of World Business Chicago. In the episode, we discuss everything from the importance of the Urban League, running for Senate, being the only one, her passion for economic development opportunities for African Americans, and why she doesn't watch shows like Power and Empire. Enjoy!

November 13, 2018 Suzet McKinney – CEO/Executive Director – Illinois Medical District CEO Suzet McKinney of the Illinois Medical District was joined by Andrea Zopp, President & CEO, World Business Chicago and Michael Dandorph, President, Rush System and Rush University Medical Center to discuss the intersection of healthcare and urban communities. Suzet McKinney Dr. Suzet […]

Dynasty Podcasts Chicagoverse 034 - Jake Trussell + Shannon McGhee (World Business Chicago) dynastypodcasts.com @dynastypodcasts At the end of the ChicagoMade lounge at SXSW Interactive, Jake Trussell and Shannon McGhee of World Business Chicago reflect on the day's activation. Two of the event's organizers, McGhee and Trussell speak about the connectivity that happened throughout the day at the meet-up, which featured a diverse lineup of Chicago artists, industry, makers, and creators. The team also shed light on the goal of both the ChicagoMade Lounge and the SXSW Chicago music showcase, both of which aim to showcase the city's up-and-coming talent. Recorded for ChicagoMade and Chicago Inno. Recorded at SXSW 2016 on Monday, March 14th, for Chicago Inno, #ChicagoMade, and Dynasty Podcasts. Part of the #DYNASTYNEXT initiative. Hosted by Jaime Black Logo design by Danyelle Sage | danyellesage.com Voice imaging by Alice Hayes

Mayor Rahm Emanuel tasked World Business Chicago with assessing Chicago’s current economy in an effort to develop a plan to exponentially increase Economic Growth and Jobs. The plan provides a set of goals, framework for research and analysis, and strategies for which actionable initiatives are being developed. Come learn more about the plan and hear from key Steering Committee Members on how Chicago will shape itself into the next economy. Speakers: - Dennis Vicchiarelli, Managing Director, World Business Chicago - Eric Olson, Deputy Director, Plan for Economic Growth & Jobs

The appropriateness of World Business Chicago controlling a major city event; distinguishing WBC from a chamber of commerce; and whether the city council's revocation of its contract-approval power goes beyond the NATO/G8 summit. Length 6.2 minutes.

April 16, 2009 Physical location plays a critical factor in overall business survival. Today's business climate has global, regional and local communities rethinking what attributes and incentives can not only be promised but delivered. Key Learning Points: • Economic developer as a valued partner • Stimulus package dollars impact on business growth and job creation • Regionalization: Public / Private Partnerships • New drivers on investment trends Speakers: • Bob Hess, NKF Consulting • Eric Hochstein, Ontario Ministry of International Trade and Investment • Tom Bartkowski, World Business Chicago

interview with Tom Bartkoski, International Director @ World Business Chicago (www.worldbusinesschicago.com) on economic development/attracting foreign direct investment to Chicago