June 29, 2026

Good Business Newsletter

Chicago United Good Business Newsletter
June 2026
 
Tiffany Hamel Johnson

Insights from Leadership

Tiffany Hamel Johnson

President and CEO Chicago United

Building Our Future Leaders

This month, Chicago United welcomed four emerging young leaders to our team as Summer Interns. Throughout the summer season, they will learn more about our vision and mission while experiencing firsthand the impact of inclusive business practices. Providing a motivational platform for these Interns exemplifies Chicago United’s work to cultivate corporate cultures where everyone is empowered to succeed. We are the bridge, convener, catalyst, and guide—bringing together diverse perspectives, backgrounds and sectors to build a more prosperous business environment for everyone. We remain focused on advocating for access and opportunity, accelerating inclusive leadership, and cultivating a thriving business community. It is our responsibility to strengthen the talent pipeline and ensure young leaders across the continuum have their share of equitable access to opportunity. Building the talent pipeline is our collective obligation and when we, as organizations, invest in leadership and talent development opportunities, we help future generations understand that diversity of thought, experience, and cultural competency are foundational values in building personal and professional success. The work we do today to lay the foundation for a more equitable tomorrow is vital. Be well,

2026 Bridge Awards Celebration

2026 Bridge Awards Celebration: Save The Date

Sponsorship opportunities are available for Chicago United’s 2026 Bridge Awards Celebration. The gala, honoring excellence in inclusive business practices, takes place Thursday, November 19, at The Geraghty, 2520 S. Hoyne Avenue in Chicago. To review the sponsorship levels and benefits, click here to download the 2026 Bridge Awards Sponsorship Packet. For additional details and questions, please contact Gail Arrigo, Executive Vice President, at garrigo@chicago-united.org.
 

We CU

Northern Trust promoted Kimberly Evans, a Chicago United Board Member and a 2021 Chicago United BLC, to Head of Enterprise Strategic Relationships.

 

Chicago United Board Member Stephen Cornejo Garcia, Head of Global Inclusion at UL Solutions and a 2025 BLC, will be a featured executive presenter during The National Hispanic Corporate Council's (NHCC) 2026 Annual Inclusion Summit in July.

Wilbur C. Milhouse III, Chairman and CEO of Milhouse Engineering & Construction and a 2025 BLC, was named to Crain’s Chicago Business’s Notable Leaders in Architecture, Engineering & Construction 2026.

The Illinois Institute of Technology announced its 2026 Alumni Award honorees, including George Chunkau Mui, Founder and Moderator of the Asian American Executive Network and recipient of Chicago United’s 2025 Toni Cornelius Special Recognition Award, as receiver of the university’s Alumni Service Award, and Myetie Hamilton, Chief Executive Officer of Leadership Greater Chicago and a 2025 BLC, as recipient of the Professional Achievement Award.

Sandra Cordova Micek, President and CEO of WTTW and WFMT and a 2019 BLC, has been named recipient of the Chicago Latino Network’s 2026 Culture Shaper Award.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

 

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

 
JULY
23

People & Culture Roundtable: Employee Experience & Engagement

10:00 am - 11:30 am VIRTUAL

REGISTER HERE →
 
JULY
29
Emerging Leaders Programming: Power Skills for Emerging Leaders

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm VIRTUAL

REGISTER HERE →
 
JULY
30
Mid-Level Manger Series: Build Teams That Stay

9:00 am – 11:00 am

Wintrust Bank-Lower Level, 231 S. LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60604

REGISTER HERE →
 
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