Strategic Partnerships Chicago United is a long-standing member and trusted partner to a diverse mix of Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and nonprofits in the Chicago region. This opens opportunities to upsell collaborative programs, sponsorships, and exclusive membership benefits to large enterprises while expanding engagement with mid-market firms.

Executive Engagement Recent leadership appointments to the Board and a track record of refreshing governance indicate ongoing executive involvement. Sales teams can target C-suite and board-affiliated sponsorships, leadership summits, and high-touch advisory services aligned with inclusive leadership and procurement initiatives.

Inclusion Programs Historical launch of the Corporate Inclusion Institute and a regional ecosystem for inclusive procurement signal a strong product-market fit for DEI, supplier diversity, and inclusive procurement solutions. There is potential to bundle training, assessment, and certification offerings for organizations aiming to accelerate their DEI maturity.

Digital & Events Active use of digital tools (Calendly, WordPress, Google Cloud, New Relic) and events-driven engagement create opportunities to offer analytics, event marketing enhancements, CRM integration, and customized attendee experience platforms to streamline member interactions and sponsorship ROI.

Revenue & Growth With revenue in the one-to-ten million range and a broad member base, Chicago United may be seeking scalable solutions to deepen member value, improve retention, and diversify revenue through paid programs, premium content, and expanded leadership summits that can be monetized for both members and sponsors.