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5 Social Entrepreneurs You Should Know

We are pleased to announce the 2017 Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation Fellows. See them on stage at Chicago Ideas Week, October 16-22, 2017.

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Find out how we are inspiring action and affecting change in our community.

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Connecting, inspiring and empowering Chicago's future leaders

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Chicago Ideas has become an integral part of the fabric of our city. By bringing together thought leaders from across the globe, it helps establish Chicago as a hub for cutting-edge ideas and innovation.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel

Co-Chairman, Chicago Ideas; Mayor, City of Chicago

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Meet social entrepreneurs who are changing the world

Learn more about the Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation Fellowship

It's a new-age networking group with one goal in mind: bringing together action-minded individuals ready to make connections and drive meaningful change.