# Event Details - **Event Name**: ELC Fireside Chat - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Fireside Chat with 6 Latino Agency Leaders Presented by the Executive Latino CouncilAbout this EventWhat happens when the latino leaders responsible for more than $22 billion in public infrastructure, transportation, and construction contracts sit down in one room with the entrepreneurs and business owners shaping the future of our communities?We're about to find out...Join the Executive Latino Council on Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Security Innovation Hub (1308 South Kilbourn Ave, Chicago) for an exclusive fireside chat with six of the most influential agency decision-makers across Illinois and the Chicagoland region.Together, the agencies represented on our panel oversee more than $22 billion in active capital and contract programs:Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)Illinois TollwayIllinois Capital Development BoardCook CountyForest Preserve District of Cook CountyMetropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD)This is your opportunity to gain insight into how major contracts are awarded, understand the opportunities coming down the pipeline, learn how successful firms position themselves for growth, and — most importantly — build meaningful relationships with the leaders driving these investments.Too often, businesses focus solely on responding to bids. The companies that scale understand that long-term growth is built through relationships, strategic positioning, and understanding the ecosystem behind the opportunities.Who should attend: Contractor CEOs, architects, engineers, and firm principals working on — or ready to pursue — large public projects.An intentionally intimate evening. Attendance is limited to 85 guests. No large ballroom. No crowded networking reception. Just real leaders, real conversations, and real opportunities.The next opportunity may not come from a bid. It may come from a conversation.Seats are limited — reserve yours today.Presented by the Executive Latino Council · executivelatinoclub.orgAgenda🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:25 PMDoors Open — Registration, Networking & AppetizersInfo: Guests check in, grab food and drinks, and browse sponsor booths at your own pace.🕑: 06:25 PM - 06:30 PMWelcome & Opening RemarksInfo: ELC intro, thank the Security Innovation Hub and booth sponsors, and we set the tone for the evening.🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:20 PMFireside Chat with 6 Agency LeadersInfo: Moderated conversation (~50 min): navigating identity in government, how contracts are awarded, upcoming opportunities, how firms position for growth.🕑: 07:20 PM - 07:35 PMAudience Q&AInfo: Moderator fields questions, keeps answers moving.🕑: 07:35 PM - 07:55 PMSponsor Booth Showcase, Dessert & NetworkingInfo: Dedicated booth time, guests circulate to sponsor booths; speakers stay for one-on-one conversations.🕑: 07:55 PM - 08:00 PMClosing RemarksInfo: Final thank speakers and sponsors, membership call to action, announce the next ELC event. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/elc-fireside-chat/100001999130177175 - **Event Categories**: business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 199.99, max: 199.99, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Security Innovation Hub - **lat**: 41.8636594 - **long**: -87.7380866 - **full address**: Security Innovation Hub, 1308 South Kilbourn Avenue, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ELC Fireside Chat - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/2a7b3e28e6d4dc4bdfe9e15100a40b95911d7239242d0b6efaa8d24947425092-rimg-w1200-h800-dc382818-gmir.jpg?v=1788024666 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is ELC Fireside Chat being held? - **A:** ELC Fireside Chat takes place on Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Security Innovation Hub, 1308 South Kilbourn Avenue, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing ELC Fireside Chat? - **A:** ELC Fireside Chat is organized by Executive Latino Council. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** ELC Fireside Chat is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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