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Discovery Partners Institute at The 78 – Creating a New Research and Innovation District in Chicago

Chapter: Chicago Region

Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Time: 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm February 15, 2023 (America/Chicago)

Location: Maggiano's Little Italy, 516 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654

Price (per member):

Members – $60

Non-Members – $65

Attendees: This event is open to All LAI members globally and non-members.

Register and come hear about an exciting generational opportunity to create a new mixed-use neighborhood called The 78.

Join us for a conversation about creating a vibrant new community and fostering a talent pipeline focused on equitable economic development. Bill Jackson, Executive Director of Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) and Charlie Trotier, Senior Associate, Related Midwest, will lead a presentation and discussion about this transformational innovation district.

DPI is a University of Illinois system-led advanced research and innovation center and will be an anchor of a 62-acre redevelopment along the Chicago River.