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Chicago Tech Leaders Agree: Think Big in 2015

According to several leaders in Chicago’s burgeoning technology industry, 2015 is going to be a big year for tech in this city. On Wednesday, December 4 the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce hosted an interactive panel on tech trends in 2015

‘@Work | President’s Letter: A Big Two Months

From The President’s Desk: A Big Two Months Something I quickly noticed after coming to the Chicagoland Chamber is that there’s always something interesting in the works. The pace at which the team here develops and produces events, content, and

Your Big Questions About Joining the Army Answered

Presented by the US Army The decision to join the U.S. Army starts with some big questions. Below are the answers to some of the most common questions to consider. What is it like to be in the Army? The

Chamber Honors Bob Clark with 32nd Annual Daniel H. Burnham Award

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce bestowed the prestigious Daniel H. Burnham Award for Distinguished Leadership upon Bob Clark, the esteemed founder and executive chair of Clayco. The Award for Distinguished Leadership honors an outstanding advocate for Chicago’s business community; someone

Pivoting During the Pandemic: Small Businesses Go Big

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and Facebook hosted a Small Business Roundtable to connect virtually with Chicago’s small businesses and hear about the challenges they are experiencing as a result of the pandemic and how they are overcoming them. Jack

State of Illinois Business Interruption Grants: An Update with DCEO Director Erin Guthrie

Small businesses are facing an unprecedented disruption as a result of COVID-19. In order to support and provide economic relief to small businesses hit hardest by COVID-19, Governor Pritzker and the Illinois General Assembly developed the Business Interruption Grant (BIG)

Chamber Government Relations Team Gets Big Wins in “Veto” and “Lame Duck” Sessions

Advocacy efforts from the Chamber’s public policy team push Chicagoland towards a more business-friendly environment During the end of 2022 and beginning of 2023, the Chicagoland Chamber’s Government Relations team was incredibly active in Springfield. Legislators gathered back in November

VIDEO: Chamber CEO Theresa Mintle on trade with Mexico

Chicagoland Chamber President and CEO Theresa E. Mintle talked with PBS television station WYCC about the importance of international trade between Chicago, Mexico and other nations.

Exchange Exhibitor Experience Overview

The webinar will focus on the many benefits associated with participation in this year’s virtual event and the best way to take advantage of those benefits.  Information will be provided on how to set-up your virtual booth, image best practices,