Chicagoland’s Weekly Business Update
MEMBER NEWS
Google Bets Big on Chicago’s Tech Community with Purchase of Historic Thompson Center
PRESENTED BY GOOGLE
Google’s continued investment in Chicago is a watershed moment for the health of the LaSalle Street Corridor, the Central Business District, and the Chicago tech community overall. The Chamber was proud to partner with Google on the inaugural Chicago Tech Effect Study, which found that Chicago’s tech ecosystem is a leading driver of economic growth in the city.
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NETWORKING EVENT
Connect with Local Professionals at Business After Business at TAO Chicago
PRESENTED BY THE CHICAGOLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and TAO Chicago welcome you to the latest installment of the Chamber’s monthly Business After Business networking series on August 16. Join us for this distinct event in TAO’s dynamic event space including LED walls, koi pond, and more! Business After Business events are casual and fun, and where business gets done.
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EXECUTIVE INSIGHTS
Scarlett Howery, Vice President of Campus and University Partnerships, DeVry University
PRESENTED BY DEVRY UNIVERSITY
During this time, many people are reassessing their careers, their organizations, and what balance and flexibility truly means to them. The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce recently sat down with Scarlett Howery, Vice President of Campus and University Partnerships at DeVry University, to learn more about the trends she’s observed in education over the last two years – as well as the ways in which DeVry University is trying to respond to the unexpected challenges facing employers today.
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SMALL BUSINESS
What Does It Mean to “Incorporate” a Business?
PRESENTED BY THE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER AT THE CHICAGOLAND CHAMBER
Join other small businesses and entrepreneurs on August 9 for a discussion on what it means to “incorporate” a business in Illinois. The information will include an explanation of the pros and cons of incorporation versus sole proprietorship, legal entity options, and the process to incorporate a business. The webinar will help inform aspiring Illinois entrepreneurs and existing Illinois business owners of their legal options as they consider creating an Illinois legal entity for their business.
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UPCOMING EVENT
New Equal Pay Requirements for Illinois Employers
PRESENTED BY THE CHICAGOLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Last week, the Chicagoland Chamber hosted a panel of employment law attorneys to discuss changes to the Illinois Equal Pay Act and how businesses can prepare for the new reporting requirements. State law now requires private businesses with over 100 Illinois employees to obtain an Equal Pay Registration Certificate (EPRC) by providing certain pay, demographic, and other data to the Illinois Department of Labor. Watch a recording of the event to learn more about how your business can comply.
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