Episode #15: Laura Ortega (The Illinois Chamber of Commerce‪)‬ Around The Block Podcast

Laura Ortega is the Executive Director of the International Business Council at the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, and her objective is to increase global trading opportunities for Illinois by bringing investments and jobs to the state. In this interview, Laura and Elaine talk about how she's working with the International Business Council to promote blockchain adoption, the efficiency, transparency, and trust that companies can gain by implementing new tech, and the competitive advantages companies can find in Chicago and the rest of Illinois.

List of Topics Covered in This Episode:
00:00 - Introduction to Laura Ortega
01:41 - Illinois Chamber of Commerce
05:42 - International Business Council
08:31 - Unique ways that companies in the state are using blockchain
10:13 - Blockchain facilitating trade
11:19 - Why blockchain companies would want to set up in Chicago or Illinois
13:30 - Biggest challenges for blockchain
14:38 - Partnerships and working on blockchain in the future
15:57 - Closing remarks

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