The Illinois Economic Development Episode with Christy George
About this episode
Christy George discusses her leadership role in economic development in Illinois and the importance of women stepping into leadership positions.
Christy George played a major role in leading the most successful Democratic National Convention Host Committees in recent history — and now she’s at the helm of the Illinois Economic Development Corporation, the state’s public-private economic development arm, as President and CEO. On this episode of The Broad Cast, Christy joins hosts Becky Carroll and Eileen Dordek to talk about her path to public service, how she led the Host Committee for a high-profile convention and what it means to lead with purpose. She shares what’s behind Illinois’ recent economic momentum, from attracting quantum computing companies to fueling clean energy and advanced manufacturing growth. Christy also reflects on what it takes for women to step into once-in-a-lifetime leadership roles, and why lifting others up along the way is central to how she leads.
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