Welcome to
CHICAGO UNITED
Our Vision is a Chicago region that is the most inclusive business ecosystem in the nation.
MEMBER
BENEFITS
Education, Insights, Connections
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.
BLC - Business Leaders of Chicago Programming Series
This series supports Chicago United’s BLCs with a lineup of topics designed to provide innovations and ideas that support these leaders to become prime candidates for Corporate Board service.
Small Business Partnership Program
Chicago United works to bolster small businesses by engaging the corporate community in our common goal of strengthening our local economy and enhancing job creation throughout Chicagoland.
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.
People & Culture Roundtables
Peer-to-peer learning sessions 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.
The Corporate Inclusion Institute (CII)
A nine-month leadership development program built to help companies grow individuals and teams who lead with inclusion, collaborate more effectively, and contribute more powerfully to business success.
MEMBER
BENEFITS
Education, Insights, Connections
Chicago United is for companies looking to drive growth, opportunities, and stronger performance through inclusion—together.
Your Chicago United membership delivers impact across your entire organization. You’ll gain access to:
• Executive roundtables
• Professional development for every level
• Powerful connections across industries and sectors
• Actionable insights
