Chicago Hometown Investment Initiative
Chicago’s Hometown Investment Initiative: Building Wealth Locally
The Chicago Hometown Investment Initiative (CHII) is a multifaceted strategy aimed at boosting economic opportunity and building wealth within Chicago’s underserved communities. Launched in recent years, the Initiative focuses on directing capital and resources towards historically disinvested areas, fostering entrepreneurship, creating jobs, and promoting affordable housing. The core principle is that investing locally, within Chicago’s neighborhoods, can unlock significant potential and create a more equitable economic landscape.