Chicagoland’s Weekly Business Update
SIGNATURE EVENT
The Best Workday of the Year
PRESENTED BY THE CHICAGOLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Don’t miss out on the Chicagoland Chamber Golf Classic on August 30 at The Glen Club. Hit the links with business and civic leaders and participate in the hole-in-one, longest drive, and closest to the pin contests. Reserve your cart before it’s too late! Registration is available for foursomes and individuals.
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS EVENT
New Equal Pay Requirements for Illinois Employers
PRESENTED BY THE CHICAGOLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
State law 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. The recent requirement seeks to ensure that businesses comply with state and federal equal pay laws and demonstrate that they are actively seeking to improve wage disparities. Join the Chicagoland Chamber’s panel of employment law attorneys on July 28 as they provide an overview of changes to the Illinois Equal Pay Act and how your business can prepare for the new reporting requirements.
MEMBER NEWS
New Illinois Law Says Employers with 5+ Employees Must Offer a Retirement Plan
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.
SMALL BUSINESS EVENT
Chicago Small Business Outlook and SBA Awards
PRESENTED BY THE SBDC AT THE CHICAGOLAND CHAMBER
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and Amazon are committed to helping local small businesses make real financial progress. In partnership with Loyola University Chicago’s Quinlan School of Business, we invite you to get a first look at the results of Chicago’s Small Business Outlook Survey and meet the recipients of this year’s Small Business Administration Awards. Join us on Thursday, July 14 to learn more about the needs and expectations of Chicago’s growing small business community.
CHICAGO NEWS
Chicago’s Home and Business Protection Program
PRESENTED BY THE CHICAGO BACP
Chicago’s Home and Business Protection Program (HBPP) provides rebates up to certain limits that cover the costs of outdoor security cameras, one year of cloud storage for video footage, outdoor motion sensor lighting, vehicle GPS trackers, and subscription costs. All Chicago residents, as well as businesses, and non-profit organizations are encouraged to take advantage of the program.
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