Countdown to the Cup Luncheon (Multi-Chamber)
\nThe Business Impact of the 2026 President'\;s Cup
\nWednesday\, March 18\, 2026
\n11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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\nItasca Country Club
\n400 E. Orchard
\nItasca\, Illinois 60143
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\nAs Chicago prepares to welcome the 2026 Presidents Cup\, Executive Director \;
\nJoie Chitwood \;will share an inside look at the extraordinary business and
\neconomic opportunities this global sporting event will bring to the region.
\nThe Presidents Cup &mdash\; one of the PGA TOUR&rsquo\;s premier team competitions&mdash\;returns this September\, with the world&rsquo\;s top players and international media descending upon the historic Medinah Country Club.
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\n\nIn this session\, Chitwood will break down the event&rsquo\;s anticipated impact on Chicago&rsquo\;s
\nbusiness landscape: from tourism and hospitality surges to job creation\, corporate
\nengagement\, and long-tail economic benefits that extend well beyond tournament week. With broadcast coverage reaching 200+ countries and territories in more than 30 languages\, \;Chicago will be showcased on a truly global stage &mdash\; offering unprecedented visibility for local companies\, cultural institutions\, and the city itself.
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\n\nAttendees will walk away with a deeper understanding of:
\n\n- The projected economic footprint of the 2026 Presidents Cup
\n- How major global sporting events catalyze regional development
\n- Opportunities for business involvement\, partnership\, and community activation
\n- Strategies for leveraging worldwide exposure to bolster Chicago&rsquo\;s brand
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\n\nThis conversation provides business leaders and stakeholders a unique preview of how the Presidents Cup will serve not only as a world-class sporting experience\, but as a powerful economic engine and international spotlight for the city of Chicago.
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