Tuesday, September 29, 2026 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Leveraging Untapped Talent to Meet Today’s Labor Challenges

Join the Corporate Coalition and the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce for a breakfast conversation featuring Jeff Korzenik, Chief Economist at Fifth Third Bank and author of Untapped Talent. A nationally recognized thought leader on fair chance hiring, workforce participation, and inclusive employment practices, Jeff will share insights on the economic and business case for expanding access to employment opportunities and how employers can tap into overlooked talent pools to address workforce challenges.

Moderated by Mandee Polonsky, Director of the Northwestern Medicine John and Kathy Schreiber Community Health Institute, this discussion will explore innovative strategies for building a stronger and more inclusive workforce while highlighting the role that employers, community organizations, and other stakeholders can play in creating pathways to employment and economic mobility.

Moderator

Mandee Polonsky

Director | Northwestern Medicine John and Kathy Schreiber Community Health Institute

Speakers

Jeffrey Korzenik

Chief Economist | Fifth Third Commercial Bank

Host and Food Sponsor

Additional Information

Interested in joining the Chamber? Prospective members interested in joining, please contact membership@chicagolandchamber.org.

In-Person Event

Registration is required for this event.

Register by September 22 to receive an early-bird discount.

Early Bird Member

$35

Member

$45

Early BIrd Non-Member

$50

Non-Member

$60

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120 South Riverside, Suite 1450
Chicago, IL, 60606