Chicagoland’s Weekly Business Update
UPCOMING EVENT
Grubhub CEO Howard Migdal with Gig Economy Insights
PRESENTED BY OLD NATIONAL BANK
Please join the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce for a dynamic discussion on Chicago’s gig economy featuring Grubhub CEO Howard Migdal on Wednesday, August 16. In this next installment of Chicago at a Crossroads presented by Old National Bank, we will explore how businesses can navigate the gig economy and its implications for our entire economy, through the lens of Migdal’s wealth of knowledge and experience. Whether you are a business executive, entrepreneur, policy advocate, or community leader, this event offers a unique platform to learn, exchange ideas, and contribute to shaping the future of Chicago’s economy.
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GOLF CLASSIC
Win 250,000 Airline Miles: Enter the Helicopter Golf Ball Drop
PRESENTED BY THE CHICAGOLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Attention frequent flyers: enter the Helicopter Golf Ball Drop raffle and get a shot at winning big! Act now, before August 29, when the helicopter takes flight at the Chicagoland Chamber Golf Classic and drops hundreds of purchased balls towards a single pin. The ball that lands closest to the pin will win an AAdvantage Mileage Certificate worth 250,000 miles courtesy of American Airlines. For just $10, you can grab one ball, or for even better odds, get three balls for just $20. You don’t even have to attend the Golf Classic to enter or win!
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MEMBER NEWS
Build Transformational Leaders within Your Organization
PRESENTED BY GLOBAL LEADERSHIP RESOURCES — A CRESTCOM COMPANY
The Crestcom Leadership Skills Development Program adapts to your ever-changing business environment. They guide your team through a transformational development program that ensures your managers develop the skills they need to lead effective, productive teams. Your leaders are the heroes of your organization. This program will give them the skills they need. This training is also eligible for ETIP grant funding, meaning it could be eligible for reimbursement up to 50%!
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MEMBER NEWS
Early Bird Tickets On Sale for Smart Cookies Badge Bash
PRESENTED BY THE GIRL SCOUTS OF GREATER CHICAGO AND NW INDIANA
Hosted by Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana’s Associate Board, Smart Cookies Badge Bash is a cocktail reception that raises funds that directly support the girls in the council. It will take place at Café Brauer in Lincoln Park from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, September 21. Featuring girl-led booths, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities led by girls and receive a patch from each booth they visit. There will also be an open bar, food stations, DJ, dancing, silent auction and so much more! For more information on buying tickets, being a sponsor, or donating an auction item contact Denise Samulis at Dsamulis@girlscoutsgcnwi.org. Early Bird tickets are on sale now through August 31.
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MEMBER RESOURCE
Receive 50% Reimbursement on Your Company’s Trainings
PRESENTED BY THE CHICAGOLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Whether you work with a prequalified training provider, work with your own vendor, or seek funding to offset the cost of internal training, a variety of training expenses may be eligible to be reimbursed, including training that’s already completed. If your organization offers upskilling support for your employees, the Employer Training Investment Program (ETIP) might be able to help cover the cost of your investment in a variety of trainings. Check now if you’re eligible to receive a 50% reimbursement!
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