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Inside the Thompson Center: Google’s bet on Chicago

Sep 11, 2026, 3:45 PM•crainliveevents
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Crain's Chicago Business
 
Good morning,

On October 14, we’re bringing together a group of Google leaders for a conversation about one of the most closely watched projects in downtown Chicago — and what it could mean for the next generation of the Loop.

Google's Reinvention of the Thompson Center will offer an exclusive look at Google’s high-profile renovation of the iconic Thompson Center and the thinking behind its transformation.

Google VP & Chicago Site Lead Mike Miller, General Manager Corey Lewis, Government Affairs Director Rob Biederman and Development Executive Joy Park will join us to discuss how Google is approaching the building’s high-performance renewal while honoring Helmut Jahn’s postmodern legacy.

We’ll also explore the bigger story: Google’s investment in Chicago, its vision for the Thompson Center as a modern workplace and public destination, and what this project says about the company’s bet on the next generation of talent in our city.

For anyone invested in the future of downtown Chicago and the companies and people shaping it, this should be a worthwhile conversation.

Register here to join us on October 14.

Sincerely,
 
Jim Kirk

Jim Kirk
Group President
Crain City Brands
 
 
 
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