Chicago 2016

Chicago 2016 is a sports organization based in Chicago, Illinois. The organization, which employed 36 people, generated $13 million in revenue. Chicago 2016 was formed to spearhead the city's bid to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The organization's vision was to leverage the power of sport to strengthen the Olympic Movement and inspire people worldwide. Their plan focused on a compact Games utilizing Chicago's existing world-class infrastructure and vibrant multicultural community. Chicago 2016 emphasized a legacy of dreaming big and achieving ambitious goals, drawing inspiration from the city's history of successful events like the World's Columbian Exposition and the World's Fair. The organization aimed to create a lasting impact on the city through its bid, including repositioning Chicago on a national and international stage and fostering collaboration between public and private entities for future development. For more information about Chicago 2016, visit chicago2016.org.