Welcome to
CHICAGO UNITED
Our Vision is a Chicago region that is the most inclusive business ecosystem in the nation.
MEMBER
BENEFITS
Support, Education, Connection
C-Suite Sessions
C-Suite Sessions is an exclusive series of four panel discussions led by CEOs and senior leaders who are implementing innovative strategies within their respective industry.
Business Leaders of Color Programming Series
This series supports Chicago United’s Business Leaders of Color with a lineup of topics that provides innovations and ideas that support BLCs to become prime candidates for Corporate Board service.
Minority Business Partnership including The Five Forward Initiative TM
Through this program, Chicago United collaborates with strategic partners to
provide Minority Business Enterprises programming and workshops that connect MBEs with opportunities and strategic alliances.
Inside Inclusion
A biennial research study that provides a comprehensive review of the status of inclusive representation in leadership at the highest levels in Chicago's top corporations.
Employee Resource Group Symposiums
A prime opportunity to learn best practices from experts on creating models for highly effective resource groups that advance business imperatives.
Emerging Leader Series
Focused on the advancement of young professionals, this series features insight and guidance from executives on navigating corporate culture toward career growth.
Diversity Officer Roundtable Series
Peer-to-peer learning sessions focused on current trends and leading practices that investigate current trends and leading practices for less common challenges.
Mid-level Manager Series
Programming developed to equip managers with the leadership skills to establish collaborative and effective teams while building a solid foundation for career growth.
Corporate Inclusion Institute
A premier, nine-month talent and leadership development program supports companies across all industries in building high-performing teams.
MEMBER
BENEFITS
Support, Education, Connection
Members come to Chicago United for unparalleled, honest, and candid discussions on inclusive business strategies. Some have earned national accolades for their efforts to promote inclusive leadership by leveraging best-in-class practices. Others may be implementing first-time programs and processes. Regardless of where they are on the curve, every member contributes to the environment and learns ways to optimize their businesses through participation.
