It’s no secret that we live in a politically polarized world. But there’s one thing that most business leaders agree on: When an economy grows and thrives, so do the people, businesses, and communities within it.

On this episode, host Greg Bedalov joins two leaders from the Illinois Chamber of Commerce to discuss the big picture of the state’s economy—plus the details that make a difference.

Tune in to get their perspectives on which sectors have the most growth potential, what small-business owners really want, and how the Chamber is building bridges across the political aisle.

Special Guests

• Lou Sandoval, President and CEO | Illinois Chamber of Commerce
• Dan Wagner, Chairman of the Board | Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Dive Deeper

• To learn more about the Illinois Chamber, start here.
• In this episode, we explore some of the factors that drive economic growth, including the workforce. As AI and other technologies transform entire industries, how will the workforce of today meet the demands of tomorrow? Tune into our recent episode of the Beat to hear what educators have to say.
• Speaking of AI, one of Chicagoland’s hottest sectors is the infrastructure that powers transformative tech: data centers. Read our blog to learn how communities in DuPage County are finding creative solutions to attract and support the industry.

As always, we’d like to thank the College of DuPage for supporting today’s episode. To keep up with what’s happening in DuPage County and the Chicagoland region, follow Choose DuPage on social media or visit ChooseDuPage.com/Ready.