About the event

What does it take to build an economy that grows from within?

Join Chi Tech Collective and the South Side Community Economic Development Corporation (SSCEDC) for a conversation with Mayor Joseph Whitfield of Helena, Arkansas, on community-led economic development, emerging technology, and the power of local partnerships to shape economic futures.

Connected by the Great Migration, Chicago’s South Side and the Arkansas Delta share opportunities to explore new approaches to community wealth, innovation, and inclusive growth.

What to expect:

• A conversation on community-centered leadership and economic development

• Perspectives on technology, local assets, and emerging opportunities

• Opportunities to connect across tech, finance, and community development

Join us to explore how communities can shape their own economic futures—and what becomes possible when we build across regions.