May 28, 2026

Good Business Newsletter

May 2026

Insights from Leadership

Tiffany Hamel Johnson

President and CEO Chicago United

JOIN US!

For nearly 60 years our members and partners have relied on Chicago United to help convert inclusive business practices into measurable organizational results. We work with companies that understand inclusion is a strategic driver of growth, innovation, market competitiveness, and cultural competency. A partnership with Chicago United delivers enterprise‑wide value: executive roundtables, professional development at every level that builds a stronger talent pipeline, cross‑industry networks, and data‑driven insights that inspire better business decisions. These benefits help our member companies attract and retain top talent, remain competitive, improve operational performance, and achieve tangible business results. Joining Chicago United signals to your employees and stakeholders (and the broader Chicago-area business community) that your organization is investing in long‑term growth of your employees and that inclusion is not just a value, but a strategic priority that positions your company — and our region — for sustained economic success. JOIN US in working to make our region the most inclusive place to do business in the nation — because an INCLUSIVE CHICAGO IS A THRIVING CHICAGO. Be well,

2026 Bridge Awards Celebration: Save The Date

Chicago United Member Companies, Partners, Supporters and Friends…mark your calendars now for the 2026 Bridge Awards Celebration! Taking place Thursday, November 19, at The Geraghty, 2520 S. Hoyne Avenue in Chicago, this year’s celebration honors excellence in inclusive business practices. Sponsorship opportunities are now available; Click here to download the 2026 Bridge Awards Sponsorship Packet.

We CU

Chicago United’s President and CEO Tiffany Hamel Johnson and Pamela Graves, Chicago United's Vice President of Marketing and Communications, attended ABC7’s Mayoral Town Hall with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and posed the question: “Chicago United’s vision is to make our city the most inclusive business ecosystem in the nation … because as we all know, Good Business Includes Everyone. What incentives is the city willing to offer corporations that lead in inclusive business practices?”

Dr. Kimbra Bell, Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine and Medical Director of the Northwestern Medicine Bronzeville Advanced Outpatient Care Center and a 2023 BLC; Dia Nichols, President of Advocate Health Care and a 2025 BLC; and Rani Williams, Chief Diversity & Community Health Equity Officer at UI Health and a 2025 BLC, were named to the Chicago Defender’s “Vital Signs,” honoring 25 standout healthcare professionals in Chicago.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Programs are open to employees of Chicago United Member Companies only. View the full Event Calendar →

JUNE

Employee Resource Group Symposium: ERG Governance & Leadership Essentials

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm VIRTUAL

Presented by: Robert Rodriguez, Ph.D., President of DRR Advisors LLC and a 2017 BLC REGISTER HERE →

JUNE

C-Suite Session: AI – Revolutionizing the Workforce

9:00 am - 10:30 am 300 E. Randolph St., Suite 28.107, Chicago

Presented by: Martín Montes, Partner, Barnes & Thornburg LLP and a 2021 BLC, and Nidhi Kapoor, President, RK Management Consultants, Inc. REGISTER HERE →

JUNE

BLC Programming Series: The Board Bio Advantage – Defining Your Brand

10:00 am – 12:00 pm VIRTUAL

Presented by: Caroline Davis Schoenecker, Experience Director Center for Board Effectiveness, Deloitte REGISTER HERE →

300 East Randolph Street, Suite 40.200, Chicago, IL 60601-5075 312-977-3060 • www.chicago-united.org

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