Countdown to the Cup Multi-Chamber Luncheon "Business Impact of the 2026 President's Cup

Countdown to the Cup Luncheon (Multi-Chamber)
The Business Impact of the 2026 President's Cup
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Itasca Country Club
400 E. Orchard
Itasca, Illinois 60143

As Chicago prepares to welcome the 2026 Presidents Cup, Executive Director 
Joie Chitwood will share an inside look at the extraordinary business and
economic opportunities this global sporting event will bring to the region.
The Presidents Cup — one of the PGA TOUR’s premier team competitions—returns this September, with the world’s top players and international media descending upon the historic Medinah Country Club.

In this session, Chitwood will break down the event’s anticipated impact on Chicago’s
business landscape: from tourism and hospitality surges to job creation, corporate
engagement, 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 — offering unprecedented visibility for local companies, cultural institutions, and the city itself.

Attendees will walk away with a deeper understanding of:

- The projected economic footprint of the 2026 Presidents Cup
- How major global sporting events catalyze regional development
- Opportunities for business involvement, partnership, and community activation
- Strategies for leveraging worldwide exposure to bolster Chicago’s brand

This 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.