I attended Choose Chicago's Annual Meeting today at McCormick Place. It was a great event showcasing the variety of events, partnerships, media coverage, marketing that has brought tourists to Chicago, with the positive economic impact. 2016 was an awesome year for Chicago - Go Cubs. There were 54.11 million visitors to the City, the third year of over 50 million. David Whitaker, the President and CEO of Choose Chicago is leading the charge and looking to bring in more global visitors. With all the attractions (sports, cultural, food, entertainment), Chicago is an ideal city for companies to locate and attract top talent. As more and more companies relocate to the downtown area, the city becomes more vibrant. Looking forward to a great 2017. Photos: Davie Whitaker on stage and me with Kathy Bucaro,Co-Founder/President of LiquidIron, www.liquidiron.net