GE Chamber

What an incredible day at the Future of Commerce Summit.

To everyone who attended, spoke, exhibited, volunteered, partnered, competed in the AI Hackathon, shopped the Maker Faire, and helped bring this vision to life—thank you.

The conversations, ideas, and connections made throughout the day were a reminder that the future of commerce isn’t something we wait for, it’s something we build together.

Seeing entrepreneurs, students, innovators, community leaders, creatives, and organizations all in one space, sharing knowledge and creating new opportunities, was truly inspiring. Every conversation had the potential to spark a new business, partnership, or solution that will strengthen our communities.

A special thank you to our speakers, sponsors, partners, judges, volunteers, and every member of the planning team whose dedication made this event possible. Events like this are the result of countless hours behind the scenes, and I’m grateful to have been part of such an amazing team.

This is only the beginning. Let’s continue building, collaborating, and creating opportunities that move our communities forward.

Until next time… the future is bright. 🚀

Sponsors & Partners:
ComEd Kennedy-King College
Old National Bank pncbank T.O.B.Y. AGENCY
Go Green Community Fresh Market Lime Marketing, Websites, Brand Design Touch Gift Foundation, NFP ®️

Chicago EconomicDevelopment SmallBusiness Tech Collaboration