The annual WTCA Member Seminar in New York City from October 15 – 17. This year it is aimed at helping WTCs around the world learn and examine their best practices, explore common challenges and new approaches, and foster strong and more meaningful business connections amongst the Members. Each year, the WTCA hosts experts from outside the network to discuss general issues that all businesses…

Hosted by the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce to explore trade and investment opportunities in Portugal. The keynote speaker is the Ambassador of Portugal to the U.S., His Excellency Domingos Fezas Vital. Hear about how Portugal’s economy has been steadily expanding since 2010 with Portugal’s exports to the US doubling in the last five years. Learn more about the event here.

Techweek is an annual event created as a means to connect Chicago’s technology startup scene. The event also offers opportunities for entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and other technology professionals to network and exchange ideas. Spanning four days, the participants will learn about leadership, acquisitions, and how to integrate technology into a variety of industries and succeed. Read more about this years speakers and schedule here.

The Exchange is one of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce’s signature events and took place this year at Soldier Field. This year the topic was the Business of Sports. In Chicago, professional sports teams are one of the highest profile businesses. However, there is much more to sports than meets the eye. The producing and marketing that are required for them to be successful are skills that any and every Chicago-area business should have. Learn more about the event and its speakers here.

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce’s second annual Top International Trends event. Sponsored by Telemundo Chicago to explore Chicago’s place in the global economy and how international business will unfold under the new administration. Read more about the event here.

Hosted by the Council of Development Finance Agencies to further understand the variety of development tools available. Topics ranged from understanding development finance and the financing spectrum, to implementation and challenges and policy considerations. Read more about it here.

Webinar hosted by the Urban Land Institute of Chicago that addressed the latest economic and market insights. These fell under three main categories; where are we starting at for 2017, what changes can we expect due to the new administration’s proposals, and where do industry experts agree and/or disagree. The moderator was Sheridan Schechner and the panelists that presented were Ken Rosen and Roy March. Read more about it here.

The Urban Land Institute Chicago (ULI) hosted a breakfast meeting to discuss the 2017 real estate forecast for the U.S. and Canada. Their guest speaker was Dean Schwanke, Senior Vice President of Case Studies and Publications at ULI. The keynote was followed by a panel including a representative from Deutsche Asset Management, Sterling Bay, and Pearlmark Real Estate. Attached…

Hosted by the Brazilian Consulate to learn about what makes Brazil one of the most attractive countries for foreign investors. Participants heard from some of the top business and government experts on today’s themes and trade opportunities in Brazil. The Keynote Speech was made by Fernando Spohr, operations manager of Apex-Brasil. The Keynote was then followed by a panel discussion made up of leaders from Archer Daniels Midland, Baker and Mckenzie, TechBridge Port, and LifeSpice Ingredients.

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce will host this event to present on how Brexit will impact the Chicagoland region and its international relations. Read more about the event here.