Chicagoland’s Weekly Business Update
THE EXCHANGE
LinkedIn Connects, Chicago to Headline The Exchange 2023
PRESENTED BY SOUTHWEST
We are proud to announce that LinkedIn will host a keynote presentation and panel at The Exchange 2023, to help Chicagoland employers attract and retain top talent. LinkedIn Vice President of Go-To-Market Enablement Michelle Schumaker will kick-off the festivities this with a presentation on insights and data that emphasize clear trends in Chicago’s employment market followed by a panel discussion on showcasing brand and culture, successful job searching, and engagement for current employees. Join us at Soldier Field on March 29 for the Chicagoland Chamber’s largest networking event of the year and keynote presentation LinkedIn Connects, Chicago.
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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 NEWS
PNC Survey Shows Small Business Owners See Bright Futures For Their Own Businesses
PRESENTED BY PNC BANK
Based on the results of PNC’s latest semi-annual survey of small and mid-sized businesses, which concluded February 6, resilient business owners are defying predictions of an economic downturn later this year. In fact, business owner optimism about the outlook for their own businesses in the next six months has reached a 20-year survey high. Check out more insights from the latest PNC Small, Mid-Size Business Owners Survey.
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CHICAGO AT A CROSSROADS
ICYMI: Watch NASCAR Chicago Street Course President Discuss Upcoming Race
PRESENTED BY OLD NATIONAL BANK
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce recently sat down with NASCAR Chicago Street Course President Julie Giese as part of the Chicago at a Crossroads series presented by Old National Bank. Giese was joined by NBC 5 Sports Anchor Leila Rahimi for a discussion about what NASCAR’s upcoming street race means for Chicago, the sport, and the city’s tourism industry. The program recording is now available for viewing.
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CHICAGO NEWS
Chicago River to Soon Be Dyed Green For 2023 For St. Patrick’s Day
PRESENTED BY NBC 5 CHICAGO
Don’t miss the city’s tradition of dying the Chicago River green on Saturday, March 11 starting at 10 a.m. between State and Columbus. The 2023 Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade will follow at 12:30 p.m. starting at Balbo and Columbus.
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