Discover How Xchange Bridges Opportunity Gaps and Fosters Economic Growth in Chicago

Recently recognized at the Chicago CIO’s Orbie Awards, Xchange Chicago was celebrated as an innovative model for Chicago’s talent from overlooked communities to participate and thrive in the tech-driven economy of tomorrow. During the awards ceremony, Hardik Bhatt, CEO of SDI Presence, and Sabina Ewing, CIO of Abbott, shared the stage to highlight the impact of Xchange - $20M invested in physical assets and $2M in wages that directly benefit Greater Grand Crossing and neighboring communities on Chicago’s South Side. This video, shared at the event, summarizes the impact of Xchange as articulated by corporate leaders and Xchange participants.