Chicagoland’s Weekly Business Update
CHAMBER NEWS
Illinois Clean Energy Champion Awards Application is Now Open
PRESENTED BY THE CHICAGOLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The landmark Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) and other legislative initiatives have created exciting opportunities to grow the clean energy economy in Illinois. The inaugural Illinois Clean Energy Champion Awards seek to celebrate job creation by private companies, nonprofit organizations, and governmental units from across Illinois that have seized the chance to make our state a leader in the clean energy future.
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CHAMBER NEWS
State of American Business: Chicago
PRESENTED BY THE U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Even against the backdrop of inflation and a possible recession, America’s businesses are leading, innovating, and adapting to new norms. In Chicago, the state of American business is strong, as companies of all sizes invest in the community and contribute to local, national, and global economies. Join Crain’s Content Studio and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for a special event on September 29 discussing the challenges, disruptions, and opportunities facing businesses, and how they are thriving in the midst of these uncertain times.
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UPCOMING WEBINAR
House Bill 4126: Improvements to Tax Credit Scholarships
PRESENTED BY MESIROW
Illinois recently passed a law requiring employers who do not have a retirement plan to either create one, enroll their employees in the state-run plan, or face financial penalties. The deadlines for complying with the law are tiered and based on employee count. This November marks the most recent deadline. Please join the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and Mesirow Retirement Advisory Services on September 8 for a live webinar to talk about the different options available to your organization.
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SMALL BUSINESS
Organizational Planning and Purpose for Small Businesses
PRESENTED BY THE ILLINOIS SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
How is planning connected to the roles and responsibilities of your organization? How are your organization’s vision, mission, and values connected to your strategic planning? What is included in the plan? In this peer-to-peer training on September 14, the Illinois Small Business Development Center at the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, Chicago BACP, and featured speaker JDRF Illinois Executive Director Mimi K. Crabtree will discuss why planning is essential, what it takes to create a winning plan, and ideas on how to get started.
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NETWORKING EVENT
Firmspace to Host September Business After Business Networking Event
PRESENTED BY THE CHICAGOLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and Firmspace welcome you to the latest installment of the Chamber’s monthly Business After Business networking series on September 14. Join us for this distinct event in Firmspace’s premium flexible office environment. Business After Business events are casual and fun, and where business gets done.
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