Thought Leaders Share Insights on Trends

The collection of interviews brings a comprehensive analysis of trends and foresight for the future. Hear from thought leaders about the social economy and life at night.

Interview Host

RHI President Jim Peters brings decades of experience in hospitality, counseling, and developing RHI's various services, publications, and events. The interview series began during COVID as a means to collect information from those facing the challenges in planning and managing the day-and-night social economy.  

In recent years, the interviews bring insights from those participating as speakers or panelists at RHI Sociable City Events.  

Robert Saltz

Alcohol and Sociability Trends During COVID

Rosa Escareño

Chicago's Inter-Agency Model to Regulate Nightlife

Philip Kolvin

Reimagining the Future of the Social Economy

Richard Rooker

John Drake