CRAIN'S CHICAGO BUSINESS
In "Does the DPI tech center still have the backing of these universities?" (Feb. 28), Lynne Marek questions the strength of our partnerships with the University of Chicago and Northwestern University. Where she sees question marks, I see periods. Illinois is in a global war for talent. The Discovery Partners Institute is the entire state's offensive. With $235 million in state funding and a downtown headquarters in progress, DPI will attract and train the most ambitious people and companies the region has to offer—and keep them here.
