Chicago Cubs Owner Tom Ricketts Extends Windy City Welcome To OneShow

Tom Ricketts

"In a city this size, large companies and businesses often times take center stage and get the most press," Ricketts wrote. "But the backbone of Chicago, as well as the rest of the country, is supported by the small business owner. Many times, these small businesses are family owned and operated. It is through the hard work of these families that businesses have grown and flourished.

"I hope your time in Chicago and at OneShow will provide you with the opportunity to make invaluable connections that will help your business grow," Rickets continued. "If you have some time, I welcome you to visit my family business at Clark and Addison [Wrigley Field]. I hear the bison dogs are pretty good."