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Chicago business leaders are approaching 2026 with confidence — and a clear focus on growth. New KPMG US research shows companies leaning into hiring, AI, and strategic M&A, even as uncertainty persists. Both Crain’s Chicago Business and WBBM Newsradio incorporated the data into their reporting on how #Chicago executives are planning for the year ahead. WBBM Newsradio segment: https://lnkd.in/gd66R4a9 Crain’s coverage: https://lnkd.in/gmiHjdzt Curious how this compares with what you’re seeing across the market. https://bit.ly/4rTxrV9

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A digitally enabled transportation system thrives on connectivity and collaboration. When agencies break down silos and integrate their data, they unlock powerful insights—helping leaders make informed choices that drive efficiency and deliver long-term value across the transportation ecosystem. https://deloi.tt/48OFJaq

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Excited to share that PwC US has launched our new Health Industries LinkedIn Showcase Page. The future of health is evolving quickly — from AI-enabled innovation to new care models and intelligent operations. This page brings together insights on the forces shaping healthcare through 2035 and beyond. If you’re interested in where healthcare is headed, I encourage you to follow along. https://pwc.to/40pj2Eu

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Pleased to share Deloitte's founding role in Collaborative for Healthy America (CHRA), where we provide systems interoperability and data integration across IT platforms, using analytics and population data to drive and measure program outcomes. Our team is focused on program execution and support alignments of state efforts with the CMS Rural Health Transformation Program guidelines. Partnering with Unite Us, Nuna Inc., Lumeris, and Teladoc Health has been a win-win as we launch support across the United States to accelerate statewide strategies for #RuralHealthTransformation. https://lnkd.in/ewxsqpHg

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Minnesota’s policy makers and public sector leaders play a critical role in shaping the conditions that fuel economic growth. That’s why a clear, shared view of our state’s economic performance and opportunities is so important. Our BCG Minneapolis team just published an inaugural report to help business leaders and policy makers alike navigate today’s complex economic landscape. The first edition highlights: 📈 How Minnesota stacks up on total shareholder return, workforce strength, and innovation 🌎 What tariffs mean for export industries like manufacturing and medtech 💻 MN’s growing semiconductor sector, fueled by CHIPS investment and public-private partnerships #MNeconomy #MNpolicy #EconomicDevelopment #BCGinMN

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How do organizations enable high-impact, sophisticated AI use across the workforce? A new study from KPMG US and the Texas McCombs School of Business details the important shift from driving adoption to shaping the habits that create value. Dive in: https://ow.ly/b7x050YwrNP

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Excited to share my Deloitte colleague Simon Tam's article in OhioX Idea Hub on GenAI and its potential in the public sector! Discover how GenAI can enhance productivity and services, and why strategic implementation is key. Check out the full post below to learn more. #GenAI #AI #TechInnovation #Deloitte

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For private equity firms, addressing talent strategies before and after identifying acquisition targets can prove critical to building early success that lasts. Learn more:

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Federal research funding is up in the air, and the long-term impact remains unknown. Andrea Wetmore and Ryan Moynihan offer strategies for bolstering your research enterprise in the face of change. ECG Management Consultants https://lnkd.in/gQD997gb #ECGMC #biomedicalresearch #federalfunding #budget

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