Chicago, IL – The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce announced today that Leadership Circle Member AEP Energy will serve as the new Presenting Sponsor of its ChamberPlus+ Program.

“As Presenting Sponsor of ChamberPlus+, AEP Energy will serve as the exclusive energy provider within the program, and they will help the Chicagoland Chamber promote discounted products and services offered from Chamber members to Chamber members,” said Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Director of Corporate Partnerships Laura Meyer. “ChamberPlus+ is an affinity program designed to stimulate deal-generation amongst our members wherein we help promote their special discounts on products and services.”

Currently, the Chicagoland Chamber promotes the following member discounts through ChamberPlus+:
• AEP Energy: Save money on your energy bill (Presenting Sponsor & Exclusive Energy Provider)
• Comcast Business Class: Save money on Internet, phone, and TV for entertainment or information
• Hyatt Regency: Save money on room rates
• Office Depot: Save money on office supplies
• SaberGuard: Save money on identity theft protection
• Ubistor: Save money on IT operations and business protection
• UPS: Save money on package shipments
• Virgin America: Save money on airfare
• WebbMason: Save money on printing and promotional products
• Zipcar: Save money on transportation solutions

“The mission of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is to make Chicagoland the most business-friendly region in America by enhancing our members’ success through aggressive programs in advocacy, member benefits and services, and actionable information. With the ChamberPlus+ program, our organization also helps member companies reduce their costs of doing business, which ultimately improves their bottom lines,” said Chicagoland Chamber President and CEO Jerry Roper. “AEP Energy has been a great partner for the Chamber since the creation of this affinity program, and we’re delighted that they stepped up to serve as the first-ever Presenting Sponsor.”

“As the new Presenting Sponsor and exclusive energy supplier for the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce ChamberPlus+ Program, AEP Energy is demonstrating our commitment to building a better Chicago through job growth and economic development,” said AEP Energy Vice President & General Manager Graham Leith. “We’re honored to partner with the Chamber, and we’re delighted that our support will help strengthen the Chamber’s marketing efforts of a program that helps reduce bottom line costs for Chicagoland companies. Through initiatives like this, we’re able to assist the Chicagoland Chamber as a driving force in making Chicago the best city in America for businesses, which is a big reason why we call this city our home.”

About ChamberPlus+
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce ChamberPlus+ program was created to stimulate deal-generation amongst Chamber members wherein special discounts on products and services are offered from members to members. Click Here for more information.

About AEP Energy
Chicago-based AEP Energy's mission is to "help customers use less energy and spend less for it." AEP Energy can turn your monthly electric bill into a competitive advantage by using a customized approach to electricity procurement and management. AEP Energy offers a variety of energy products for businesses of any size and provides unparalleled expertise in choosing the right energy product to fit your risk and price preference. Through the ChamberPlus+ Program, Chicagoland Chamber members will enjoy savings on energy with no switching fees, no visit required, no interruption in power delivery, and same reliable delivery service from your utility. AEP Energy is a competitive retail electric service provider affiliated with American Electric Power Company, Inc. AEP Energy is not soliciting on behalf of and is not an agent for any AEP utility. Click Here for more information.

About the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
The primary role of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is to make Chicagoland the most business-friendly region in America by enhancing our members’ success through aggressive programs in advocacy, member benefits and services, and actionable information. Serving as “The Voice of Business” since 1904, the Chamber leads aggressive public policy and business growth initiatives and we create meaningful events and programs to inform, engage, and connect our members to each other and the community. Click Here for more information.

For More Information, Contact:
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
Laura Meyer, Director of Corporate Partnerships
312.494.6703
lmeyer@ChicagolandChamber.org
www.ChicagolandChamber.org