Just Do Business: Celebrating Black Excellence through the Lead Partner Program
In partnership with the Business Leadership Council Promoting Black-owned companies and their contributions to our vibrant business community will be critical to Chicago’s economic recovery and to our future prosperity. Chicago, once the center of black economic progress in the US,
Interview: The State of Black-Owned Businesses in Chicago
As we near the end of Black History Month, it’s a good time to reflect on the state of Black-owned businesses across Chicagoland. So we spoke with Adrienne McFarland, the Program Director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at
5 Black People Who Helped Shape Chicago’s Business Community
The spirit of Black entrepreneurship and leadership has long thrived in Chicago, leaving an indelible mark on our city — and the world. As we begin Black History Month, here are five Black people whose contributions have shaped our city’s
Honoring Black History Month
Starting February 1, Black History Month focuses attention on the limitless contributions of African Americans to the United States. The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is proud to observe Black History Month and recognize the cultural significance of the African American community in Chicagoland and across the United States. We
Just Do Business: Celebrating Black Excellence through the Lead Partner Program
Promoting Black-owned companies and their contributions to our vibrant business community will be critical to Chicago’s economic recovery and to our future prosperity. Chicago, once the center of black economic progress in the US, is taking action to prove that the
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.
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
Emerging Leaders Fireside Chat with Torrence Hinton
The Fireside Chat Series provides an exclusive opportunity for Emerging Leaders to learn from savvy business professionals; sharing tips, lessons learned, insights to the industry, and some personal mantras. Each quarter a young professional will lead the interview with an
Business After Business at Tesla
BABs are back! Attend the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Business networking event at Tesla Chicago – Gold Coast. Business After Business are the Chamber’s monthly networking happy hours at Chicago’s best locations. These networking events help ensure you