Daley's technology push targets private sector

For decades, Chicagoland has been a leading economic center in the United States. To ensure the region continues to have a strong economic platform for the future, Chicagoland is initiating a strategy for growth in the "new economy." The goals are to provide a robust portfolio of growth options and to establish Chicagoland's position and reputation as a leader in the next wave of growth in the knowledge- and technology-based industries of the new economy.

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The AeA Midwest Council was selected by Mayor Richard M. Daley as the key industry partner to move forward the wireless component of Chicago's technology and economic growth plan, as described in the recent McKinsey & Co. study.

We are partnering with World Business Chicago, the Metropolitan Planning Council and others to develop a wireless implementation plan for the second phase of Chicago's CivicNet project. The $ 320 million phase one of CivicNet will install the most extensive fiber infrastructure in the nation and bring high-speed communications to every neighborhood in Chicago. Phase two will address the wired and wireless connection solutions for both public and private applications.

To get involved in this exciting project, contact Dennis Sienko, Midwest Council Executive Director.

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