Event Overview
Water has long shaped Chicago’s identity, but today, it is also shaping the city’s economic future.
As part of Chicago Water Week, the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Current Water and a leading corporate partner, will convene business, civic, and workforce leaders for a timely conversation on the blue economy and its growing importance to Chicago’s competitiveness, resilience, and long‑term growth.
This discussion will explore how water underpins innovation across industries and why water stewardship is increasingly a core business imperative. Panelists will examine how organizations are integrating water strategy into broader sustainability and resilience goals, while also unlocking new opportunities for economic development and regional leadership.
With a particular focus on jobs and workforce pathways, the conversation will highlight the skills, talent pipelines, and cross‑sector partnerships needed to prepare Chicago’s workforce for careers connected to water, climate resilience, and sustainable growth. Speakers will also discuss the role of employers in advancing responsible water use, investing in communities, and collaborating across sectors to ensure the region is equipped to lead in a more water‑secure future.
Join Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce for an engaging dialogue on how Chicago’s business community can help drive the blue economy forward—strengthening the region’s economy while safeguarding one of its most vital resources.
Host: Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
Location
20 N Wacker Dr 12th Floor, Chicago, IL, 60606
Date and Time
Tuesday May 5, from 11:30am to 1pm
Cost
Register by April 28 to receive Early-Bird rate.
Early Bird Member: $25
Member: $35
Early Bird Non-Member: $40
Non-Member: $50
Event Type
Panel Discussion / Seminar
