The Business Leadership Council

Thank you again to our sponsors, panelists, members, and everyone who attended and supported the inaugural Titans Talk Speaker Series—this would not have been possible without you.

Here are a few more highlights from a great evening. Stay tuned for what’s next.

The inaugural Titans Talk Speaker Series hosted by the Business Leadership Council reflected the power of vision, influence, and purpose coming together in the greatest city in the world. The room brought together influential executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders focused on strengthening relationships and advancing the business ecosystem.

The evening highlighted excellence, leadership, and collaboration shaping Chicago’s future. We thank BLC founders Frank Clark, Melody Spann Cooper, John Rogers, and Jim Reynolds, along with Board member Charles Smith, for their insights and call for greater collaboration and collective investment in our shared future.

Thank you to our sponsors, partners, and supporters for bringing this vision to life. Stay tuned for the next convening in this impactful series.

The Business Leadership Council is proud to welcome Advocate Health Care, United Center , and Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago as sponsors of the May Titans Talk Speaker Series.

We are grateful for their support of bold conversations, strategic connection, and the leaders shaping what’s next.

Join our exclusive room of influence, power, insight, and strategy — where enterprising leaders across finance, media, business, and investment come together to shape conversations that matter.

Reserve your seat and network with distinguished executives, investors, innovators, and industry Titans driving impact across sectors.

This is more than a convening — it’s where relationships are built, ideas are exchanged, and opportunities are created.

Register here 👉 https://blcchicago.wildapricot.org/event-6694737

RSVP required.
For additional information, please contact: [email protected]

Melody Spann-Cooper is Chair & CEO of MidwayBroadcastingCorporation, home to WVON 1690AM - The Talk of Chicago, WRLL, and VONtv.

A true titan in media, business, civic engagement, and inclusive leadership.

With more than 100 awards and a legacy of elevating voices, shaping conversations, and driving equity, Melody continues to lead with influence and impact.

Join us for Titans Talk as we engage with and learn from leaders shaping business, media, and community.

Limited spots available. 👉 Register here: https://blcchicago.wildapricot.org/event-6694737

The Business Leadership Council is proud to welcome Waymo and Atlantic Aviation as sponsors of the May Titans Talk Speaker Series.

We are grateful for their support of bold conversations, strategic connection, and the leaders shaping what’s next.

Join our exclusive room of influence, power, insight, and strategy — where enterprising leaders across finance, media, business, and investment come together to shape conversations that matter.

Reserve your seat and network with distinguished executives, investors, innovators, and industry Titans driving impact across sectors.

This is more than a convening — it’s where relationships are built, ideas are exchanged, and opportunities are created.

Register here 👉 https://blcchicago.wildapricot.org/event-6694737

RSVP required.
For additional information, please contact: [email protected]

The Business Leadership Council is proud to welcome The Executives' Club of Chicago and Bowa Construction as sponsors of the May Titans Talk Speaker Series.

We are grateful for their support of bold conversations, strategic connection, and the leaders shaping what’s next.

Join our exclusive room of influence, power, insight, and strategy — where enterprising leaders across finance, media, business, and investment come together to shape conversations that matter.

Reserve your seat and network with distinguished executives, investors, innovators, and industry Titans driving impact across sectors.

This is more than a convening — it’s where relationships are built, ideas are exchanged, and opportunities are created.

Register here 👉 https://blcchicago.wildapricot.org/event-6694737

RSVP required.
For additional information, please contact: [email protected]

The Business Leadership Council is proud to welcome Chicago Cubs and American Airlines as sponsors of the May Titans Talk Speaker Series.

We are grateful for their support of bold conversations, strategic connection, and the leaders shaping what’s next.

Join our exclusive room of influence, power, insight, and strategy — where enterprising leaders across finance, media, business, and investment come together to shape conversations that matter.

Reserve your seat and network with distinguished executives, investors, innovators, and industry Titans driving impact across sectors.

This is more than a convening — it’s where relationships are built, ideas are exchanged, and opportunities are created.

Register here 👉 https://blcchicago.wildapricot.org/event-6694737
RSVP required.
For additional information, please contact: [email protected]

The Business Leadership Council extends a big thank you to our newest Titans Talk sponsors.

We’re excited to welcome Loop Capital and Res Publica Group as sponsors of the May Titans Talk Speaker Series. Thank you for supporting bold conversations and the leaders driving them forward.

Let’s go.

Register here 👉 https://blcchicago.wildapricot.org/event-6669632

For additional information, please contact: [email protected].

The Business Leadership Council extends a big thank you to our newest Titans Talk sponsors.

We’re excited to welcome ChiForward, World Business Chicago, and Bank of America as sponsors of the May Titans Talk Speaker Series. Thank you for supporting bold conversations and the leaders driving them forward.

Let’s go.

Register here 👉 https://blcchicago.wildapricot.org/event-6669632

For additional information, please contact: [email protected].