From Violence to Prosperity: Investing at the Intersection of Safety & Economic Mobility

Chicago loses $9B+ annually to violence — but embedded in that crisis are practitioners, capital strategies, and community models already proving that safety and economic development aren’t separate bets. They’re the same one.
This hands-on session brings together violence intervention leaders, impact investors, workforce intermediaries, and policy advocates to move beyond frameworks into action. Through structured small-group work anchored by Chicago practitioners, you’ll leave with real connections, concrete commitments, and a regional resource map — not just inspiration.