Chicagoland’s Weekly Business Update
CHAMBER NEWS
Chicagoland Chamber Endorses Paul Vallas for Mayor
PRESENTED BY THE CHICAGOLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
“We need a mayor who will support, and not hinder or defund the police; who will grow the economy, not impose almost a billion dollars in new taxes that will chase away businesses and job in droves; and who has experience in balancing budgets, not one who will learn on the job. A vote for Paul Vallas sends a clear message that Chicago is open for business and will continue to be the global city we all know and love, and the Chamber is proud to endorse him for Mayor of Chicago.” – Jack Lavin | President & CEO, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
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THE EXCHANGE
Happy Hour to Launch Chamber’s Largest Networking Event of the Year at Soldier Field
PRESENTED BY THE CHICAGOLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Connect with Chicago’s business community on Wednesday, March 29 at Soldier Field starting with a networking happy hour at 3 p.m. followed by a keynote presentation by LinkedIn. Don’t miss an exciting afternoon of networking and business development at The Exchange 2023, the Chamber’s annual signature showcase and largest networking event of the year!
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EMERGING LEADERS
Build Your Career at The Circuit: Toolkit Series powered by Microsoft
PRESENTED BY THE CHICAGOLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Powered by Microsoft, The Circuit: Emerging Leaders Toolkit Series is a three-session professional development series focusing on communication, strategy, and professional branding to provide emerging leaders with the skills and resources necessary to enhance their careers. The second session on March 28 will include three topics-of-choice, Courageous Communicator, Increased Visibility in a Virtual Landscape, and Building Social Capital.
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Solve a Unique Business Challenge with the Experiential Learning Program at Gies
PRESENTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS GIES COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Imagine being able to put some of the University of Illinois’ brightest young minds to work solving business challenges or exploring new subject areas. That’s exactly what organizations all around Illinois are doing in coordination with the University of Illinois’ Gies College of Business. Learn how your business can engage with undergraduate and graduate business students on projects like strategy & growth, data & technology, financial modeling, market analysis, and more.
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SMALL BUSINESS
Starting a Business in Illinois: March 29 Virtual Workshop
PRESENTED BY THE ILLINOIS SBDC AT THE CHICAGOLAND CHAMBER
If you are starting a new business, positioning your company for growth, or seeking to expand globally, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) can help. Attend this virtual training on Wednesday, March 29 to learn what you need to know to do business in Illinois. You will leave with a checklist for starting a new business in Illinois including marketing strategies, business startup funding sources, and the next steps for starting or growing your business.
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