They call us the second city, but we know we're second to none. Yes we have our problems, but those can be undone. Brought together by a common purpose far greater than us Our only chance of survival is to cultivate trust We all have a dream, that’s been written in the stars. The problem is, we read from a false narrative that shapes who we are. We're not who they claim us to be. We're much more than we know. But we need to see the power inside us that’s waiting to grow. Our struggle strengthens us. It creates a deep bond. Together we’re better, but united we’re strong. You see: There is no future and there is no past. There’s only the present, but this moment won’t last. We have an opportunity to come together as one. To lead by example and show the world how it's done. How a people can change their reality, by rewriting their story. One that overcomes demons and failures to achieve its highest glory. One that shows Chicago understands the meaning of true wealth. Because we choose to live by the teaching of "Love your neighbor as yourself." Take a look around you and you’ll see we’re far from there. But all it takes to make our world a better place is a few to really care. Brave souls who accept the challenge with determined optimism. Is all it takes to break away from the chains of systemic dogmatism. All systems of oppression begin first in our minds It's there that we're defeated that creates the divide. Let's rewrite our story together, that begins with community. Built of the movers and shakers that create opportunity. Known by many far and wide as The Face of Chicago Business. We're the real influencers who believe the future's within us.