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A RECORD OF THE RESPECTED SPEAKERS AND ENGAGING CONVERSATIONS WE’VE HOSTED.

2013

Thursday, December 19, 2013

ANNUAL FAMILY DINNER
6:00PM – 9:00PM
THE FOUR SEASONS
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David Brooks

Author, The Social Animal | New York Times Columnist

Monday, November 4, 2013

LUNCHEON
12:00PM – 1:30PM
THE CHICAGO CLUB
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Annual Veterans Recognition Program

 

SPEAKER:

Sergeant Dakota Meyer

Medal of Honor Recipient

Thursday, October 17, 2013

LUNCHEON
12:00PM – 1:30PM
THE CHICAGO CLUB
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W. Rockwell Wirtz

President, Wirtz Corporation | Chairman, Chicago Blackhawks

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Wednesday, September 18, 2013

LUNCHEON
12:00PM – 1:30PM
THE CHICAGO CLUB
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Ambassador Ivo H. Daalder

President | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

Thursday, June 27, 2013

LUNCHEON
12:00PM – 1:30PM
1871, MERCHANDISE MART
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1871: The New Technology Town Square

Thursday, May 23, 2013

LUNCHEON
12:00PM – 1:30PM
THE CHICAGO CLUB

Adam Silver | Jerry Reinsdorf

 

SPEAKERS:

Adam Silver

Deputy Commissioner | NBA

Jerry Reinsdorf

Chairman | Chicago White Sox/Chicago Bulls

Wednesday, April 10, 2013 – **MEMBERS ONLY**

LUNCHEON
12:30PM – 2:00PM
HILTON CHICAGO

Joint Luncheon Meeting with The Economic Club, The Executives’ Club and World Business Chicago

Working Together to Address Youth Violence 

SPEAKERS:

First Lady Michelle Obama

Mayor Rahm Emanuel

Thomas J. Wilson

The Allstate Corporation

James Reynolds, Jr.

CFA | Loop Capital

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

LUNCHEON
12:00PM – 1:30PM
THE CHICAGO CLUB
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Frank M. Clark

Chairman, CPS Commission on School Utilization | Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, ComEd

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

LUNCHEON
12:00PM – 1:30PM
THE CHICAGO CLUB
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Charles L. Evans

President and Chief Executive Officer | Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

LUNCHEON
12:00PM – 1:30PM
THE CHICAGO CLUB
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Ray LaHood

Secretary | United States Department of Transportation

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The Commercial Club presents illuminating conversations across a broad spectrum of issues

Commercial Club meetings provide members opportunities throughout the year to hear from business, governmental, and other influential thought leaders on the most relevant and engaging topics of the day. The meeting schedule consists of monthly lunches between September and June, a family dinner meeting in December, and occasional special events. During the Commercial Club’s history, guest speakers have included nine U.S. Presidents, Cabinet members, ambassadors, foreign heads of State, as well as numerous local and national business, civic, and cultural leaders.
  • Meetings are by invitation only and closed to the press
  • Members must reserve a space at all meetings