Thanks to the members, sponsors, keynote panelists, strategic partners, exhibitors and supporters who participated in the event, The Exchange 2016 – the Chicagoland Chamber’s signature tradeshow and networking event – was a rousing success.
Additional Highlights:
- 700+ attended the event
- 500+ attended the Social Impact Strong Keynote panel
- 110 organizations exhibited at the tradeshow
- 300+ social media interactions were generated
- 128 chats, photos and videos were shared via the official event app: The Exchange Connection Presented by Bonfyre
Chicago Tribune Blue Sky Innovation also covered the event – click here to read the story.
Click here to view a photo album from the event.
Attendee Reactions:
“The Chamber really highlighted the social enterprise movement in Chicagoland and the Midwest with three great, different examples of how this plays out in small and medium businesses.”
-Shelley Stern Grach, Microsoft Chicago, on the “Social Impact Strong” Keynote
“This was our third year participating in a row, and the energy was off the hook! Our booth was busy all night and we met several great leads and contacts for future business. The Exchange is a great chance to connect with a diverse group of people from any type and size of business. Count us in for next year!”
-Katie Larson, House of Blues, on the tradeshow and networking