# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Countdown to the Cup Luncheon: The Business Impact of the 2026 President's Cup
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 11:30 am – Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 01:30 pm
- **Event Description**: 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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/itasca/countdown-to-the-cup-luncheon-the-business-impact-of-the-2026-presidents-cup/200029630168956
- **Event Categories**: sports, workshops, tournaments, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Itasca
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Itasca Country Club Weddings & Events
- **lat**: 41.97189
- **long**: -88.00932
- **full address**: Itasca Country Club Weddings & Events, 400 E Orchard St, Itasca, IL 60143-1772, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Countdown to the Cup Luncheon: The Business Impact of the 2026 President's Cup being held?
  - **A:** Countdown to the Cup Luncheon: The Business Impact of the 2026 President's Cup takes place on Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 11:30 am to Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 01:30 pm at Itasca Country Club Weddings & Events, 400 E Orchard St, Itasca, IL 60143-1772, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Countdown to the Cup Luncheon: The Business Impact of the 2026 President's Cup?
  - **A:** Countdown to the Cup Luncheon: The Business Impact of the 2026 President's Cup is organized by GOA Regional Business Association.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Countdown to the Cup Luncheon: The Business Impact of the 2026 President's Cup 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 Itasca, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Countdown to the Cup Luncheon: The Business Impact of the 2026 President's Cup sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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