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💯 Good morning, Chicago! Mike, here.

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This is not your typical newsletter. This publication is used to educate & engage networkers in the Greater Chicago community. We are a new breed of local newsletters, called “The Networkers”, that helps readers connect and build strategic relationships.

In today’s issue:

  • Chicago suffers credit downgrade

  • Register for the January 2025 networking events …

  • Share referrals and business opportunities in Greater Chicago!

  • And more…

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SOCIAL NETWORKING
🍇 The Chicago Grapevine

  • Chicago suffers credit downgrade following agency warning over Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2025 budget … (link)

  • We are thrilled to announce our participation in the CTA signing ceremony for the $1.973 billion federal funding agreement for the Red Line Extension Project! (link)

  • Crain’s Chicago Business has revealed its list of Notable Leaders for 2024, and among them are six outstanding innovators at the University of Illinois Chicago … (link)

  • Startup investments still sluggish in Chicago … (link)

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PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING
🥉 Featured Chicago Networker

  • Top Chicago Networker: Sam Roby

  • Biz: Digital creator, OG chicago creator & explorer

  • Focus:  Digital Content Creator & Online food community that brings together foodies (and normal people that just like good food)showcasing my favorite restaurants.

  • Primary Channels: Instagram (283K), TikTok (59K)

LOCAL NETWORKING
🤝 Chicago Events

VIRTUAL NETWORKING
🤝 Zoom Events

BUSINESS NETWORKING
💱 Chicago Referrals

Products & services needed in the Greater Chicago:

  • Chicago Non-profit looking for multiple vendors …

  • Naperville professional seeks financial advisors for retirement …

Projects in Greater Chicago:

  • $4M renovation of CPS boardroom makes space for 21 members (link)

  • New United Center Area Development Renderings (link)

  • Chicago Transit Authority signs $2B grant agreement for Red Line Extension … (link)

  • The Department of Planning and Development provides financial assistance programs, business development grants and initiatives to promote vitality in local commercial corridors … (link)

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