Events & Conversations
GLOBAL THOUGHT LEADERS
Unlike some business groups, our membership structure is designed to assure a diversity of industries, ages and backgrounds. When guests address The Economic Club of Chicago they speak to a broad cross-section of American executives. Global thought leaders from the worlds of business, politics and science know their words are heard by opinion leaders with a reach well beyond Chicago.
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Past Events
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Mayor Brandon Johnson
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Secretary Gina M. Raimondo
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President Barack Obama
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Senators Amy Klobuchar & Mitt Romney
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Stephen Schwarzman
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Dr. Anthony Fauci
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot
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General John Allen
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