Chicagoland’s Weekly Business Update
GOLF CLASSIC
First-Ever Helicopter Golf Ball Drop to Debut at Chamber Golf Classic
PRESENTED BY THE CHICAGOLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
This year’s Chicagoland Chamber Golf Classic will feature a new spectacle to add to what is widely-known as “the best workday of the year.” The Helicopter Golf Ball Drop is a unique raffle where purchased golf balls will be numbered and dropped from a helicopter. The ball that lands closest to the designated target will win round trip tickets courtesy of our partners at United Airlines.
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UPCOMING EVENT
Business Efforts to Combat Illicit Trade and Retail Crime
PRESENTED BY THE CHICAGOLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
An uptick of crime throughout Chicago in recent years has left various businesses to defend against organized illicit trade and retail theft operations. Join the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce as we welcome Matt Albence of USA-IT to discuss efforts to combat illicit trade and learn how your business can better protect your employees, customers, and community.
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SMALL BUSINESS
Beware Misclassification – Independent Contractors vs. Employees
PRESENTED BY THE ILLINOIS SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
This webinar will cover the legal distinctions between Illinois W-2 employees and 1099 independent contractors, a business owner’s legal obligations toward each, and the risks associated with the misclassification of employees as independent contractors in Illinois. The webinar will also provide a high-level overview of independent contractor agreements, highlighting the clauses that business owners should include and closely review.
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MEMBER NEWS
New Illinois Law Affects Employers with 5+ Employees
PRESENTED BY MESIROW
The law, called Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program Act, applies to Illinois employers who have more than five employees and do not currently offer a retirement plan. It requires employers to either create a plan or enroll in the state-run plan. Mesirow and the Chicagoland Chamber have partnered to answer questions and offer an alternative to the state plan
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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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