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Better Leaders. Better Chicago.

Our impact and our reach are growing as we continue to develop transformative leaders who are disrupting the status quo. In our mind, it’s simple. Better leaders. Better Chicago. Our Fellows are effective leaders because they engage people with diverse perspectives and experiences. This has been LGC’s approach from the beginning, and one we remain committed to moving forward.

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Our Mission is to effect transformative civic impact.

Leadership Greater Chicago is a premiere civic leadership development program with a proud legacy of convening, connecting and mobilizing the region’s most promising leaders around key socioeconomic issues through dynamic educational and experiential activities. LGC’s Signature Fellows Program provides the foundation for a lifelong commitment to civic engagement by educating members about issues facing the Chicago region and challenging them to bring about transformative change in the community. LGC creates strong connectivity among our Fellows to positively impact not only themselves but their employees, constituents, clients, neighbors and families. This connectivity is the backbone and strength of the LGC network, enabling leaders to reach out across sectors based on the common goal of changing our region for the better.

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Convene. Connect. Mobilize.

Leadership Greater Chicago (LGC) is the only organization in the region that dares to bring together high-performing individuals from the private, nonprofit, and public sectors to tackle the area’s most pressing issues. This proven formula has generated decades of rich conversation, created lifelong relationships, and developed thought leaders, that combined have shaped the civic landscape of our region. This can only be achieved when all three sectors are at the table.

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November
21
LGC Leadership Series: Accelerating Equitable Economic Development
Fellows and Sponsor Participants are invited to join us for the second session of the 2024-25 LGC Leadership Series, featuring DAVID REIFMAN (LGC Fellow since 1999), partner and chair of Croke Fairchild’s Real Estate Practice, Chicago Department of Planning and Development (DPD) Commissioner CIERE BOATRIGHT (LGC Fellow since 2020) and Chicago Deputy Mayor of Business, Economic and Neighborhood Development KENYA MERRITT (LGC Fellow since 2022 and Daniel Burnham Fellow).
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December
11
LGC Leadership Series: Navigating Post-Election Impact Locally
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion that examines the ramifications of the U.S. Presidential election for Chicago and the region’s socioeconomic landscape. We will discuss the potential policy shifts that may influence key areas such as economic development, education, healthcare, and infrastructure. We will explore how federal and local policies could shape the future, addressing both challenges and opportunities for growth and equity within our communities.
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February
19
Application Deadline | LGC Signature Fellows Program
The Signature Fellows Program application for the Class of 2026 is now open and will close February 18, 2025. Since LGC's founding in 1983, more than 1,400 of the Chicago region’s best and brightest leaders have participated in our premier, cross-sector, civic leadership development program. Apply today!
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February
27
LGC Leadership Series: Addressing Gun Violence as a Public Health Crisis
As communities grapple with the multifaceted challenge of gun violence, the urgency of adopting an integrated approach that places the well-being of individuals and communities at the forefront has never been more pronounced. Drawing inspiration from the public health strategies that have effectively eradicated diseases, reduced smoking-related fatalities, and minimized traffic accidents, this session invites you to explore the interconnectedness of public policy, community needs, and holistic health practices.
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The LGC Signature Fellows Program creates lifelong partnerships and develops community awareness among leaders in the Greater Chicago Region.

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Leadership Greater Chicago
303 E. Wacker Dr.
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Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 565-0300
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Leadership Greater Chicago is the region’s premier convener, connector and mobilizer of bold leaders, building capacity across the private, nonprofit and public sectors to effect transformative civic impact in Greater Chicago.

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