This is one of the premier events of the year for business, political and civic leaders from across the state. Come and network with other like-minded professionals, witness the presentation of the Edie Awards and hear keynote speaker Donnie Smith, President and CEO of Tyson Foods.
Agenda (subject to change)
10:00 am
Registration opens
10:00 am – 11:30 am
All Council Mix and Mingle
cocktails, appetizers, networking
11:30 am
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance, Welcome & Remarks
Acknowledgement of Retiring Board Members & New Members
The Edie Awards
Plated Lunch
Introduction of Keynote Speaker
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Donnie Smith
President and CEO
Tyson Foods
“Positioning Tyson Foods as a Global Business Leader”
Tyson Foods has a goal to be the global leader in food experiences and the opportunity to be the largest protein-centric food company in the world. Illinois has a large role in that goal. Also discussed will be the responsibility to lead the conversation on sustainable food production.
Closing Remarks
Todd Maisch, President & CEO, Illinois Chamber of Commerce
Adjournment
Thank you to our sponsors
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Partner Tables
Advocate Health Care
AT&T
Benefit Planning Consultants
Boeing
Citgo
Consolidated Communications
Cope Plastics
Deere & Company
Dynegy
Enbridge
Enterprise
Ford Motor Company
Hanson Professional Services
Marathon Petroleum Company
Nicor Gas
RW Troxell & Co
Rivers Casino
Sikich LLP
SmithAmundsen
Tempco
United Airlines
United Healthcare of Illiois