October 14, 2026. Chicago business leaders discuss expanding talent pipelines, investing in neighborhoods and building partnerships that advance shared opportunity.

October 13, 2026. A Baumhart Center conversation explores how place-based investment can strengthen neighborhoods and expand economic opportunity.

September 30, 2026. Brian Fabes joined a Chicago Fed discussion on consumer sentiment as Senior Fellow at NORC at the University of Chicago and Co-Director of ChicagoSpeaks.

September 29, 2026. The Corporate Coalition and Chicagoland Chamber convened a conversation about fair chance hiring and expanding access to overlooked talent.

September 16, 2026. The Corporate Coalition joined the Executives’ Club’s Workforce Summit to explore inclusive talent pipelines and partnerships that prepare employers for the future of work.

July 15, 2026. A July 15 webinar explored fair chance compliance and talent acquisition with Tyler Browne, Marlon Chamberlain, Jared Callahan and Kevin Nigarura.

Event information for WBC’s three-part Leading the Way series, designed for company leaders exploring workforce practices.

Explore WBC’s three-part Leading the Way event series for company leaders, featured in the Corporate Coalition newsroom.

Event information for Showcasing Promising Talent Solutions, presented by the Corporate Coalition and Chicago workforce and business partners.

Event information for the October 24 Fair Chance Hiring session on expanding talent pools and filling open positions.

This fall, the Corporate Coalition of Chicago, the Harris School of Public Policy and NORC at the University of Chicago will host a first-of-its kind, national working meeting on fair chance hiring.

Event information for Future of Work: Generational Differences, shared by the Health Care Council of Chicago.

Information about The Business Case for DEI, an event hosted by Crain’s Chicago Business and featured in the Corporate Coalition newsroom.

Event information for South of Roosevelt, exploring community building at the intersection of real estate, policy and urban renewal.

Information about the May 23 panel discussion and Q&A with the Corporate Coalition at Chief’s Chicago Clubhouse.

Explore the Corporate Coalition’s April webinar on Fair Chance Hiring, presented in recognition of Fair Chance Hiring Month.

Join the Corporate Coalition, the Executives’ Club, and our 10 partner organizations on Thursday, 9/28 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM for our third annual virtual Workforce Showcase. The Showcase is a business-to-business discussion to help companies create a more equitable, thriving workforces. Participants hear directly from and talk with business leaders who have implemented new practices and those exploring new challenges. This year's showcase includes new topics and new takes on previous topics, for example integrating young workers into the workplace, getting started with fair chance hiring, new models for tech talent, AI in the talent landscape, and more. Expect insights, connections, and practical information to enrich your thinking and inspire action.

Dr. Bruce Perry will be joining the Chicago Resiliency Network virtually on Friday, March 3rd from 12:00 - 1:30 PM to discuss emotional regulation & resilience in the workplace.

Join us for a conversation focused on the regulatory and reputation concerns that come with leveraging the often-untapped talent of those with criminal records. Jeff Korzenik, Chief Economist at Fifth Third Commercial Bank and author of “Untapped Talent: How Second Chance Hiring Works for Your Business and the Community,” will moderate this conversation. Registration & Networking: 4:00pm-4:30pm CT | Program: 4:30pm-5:30pm CT | Reception: 5:30pm-6:00pm CT Fifth Third Bank | 222 South Riverside Plaza, 32nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60606

Hear directly from companies including Alinea, Discover, Eaton, Everywhere Wireless, Freedman Seating Company, JLL, Pete's Fresh Market, S&C Electric. They will be discussing new strategies for fair chance hiring, utilizing front-line managers as a key to retention, employer role in support services, becoming an employer of choice, retaining youth of color, public commitments spurring action, utilizing civic engagement to build the talent pipeline, and much more.