Chicagoland’s Weekly Business Update
CHICAGO NEWS
Coalition of Business Groups Urge City Council to Reject Current Chicago Paid Leave Proposal
PRESENTED BY THE CHICAGOLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
A coalition of business groups and small business owners are urging City Council to reject the current Chicago paid leave proposal that would devastate businesses and non-profits of every size and sector across the city. Businesses understand that access to paid time off is crucial for workers and their families which is why we reached agreement earlier this year on the current state-wide law of five days and made repeated efforts to negotiate in good faith to reach a compromise on a paid leave policy that is fair and balanced for both workers and businesses. However, the proposal currently before City Council ignores the concerns of the business community and will instead put in place the most expensive and complicated form of paid leave in the country.
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CHICAGO NEWS
Chicago 2024 DNC Host Committee Seeks Requests for Proposal
PRESENTED BY THE CHICAGOLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Chicago 2024 DNC Host Committee (Development Now for Chicago) and the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) today are releasing three Requests for Proposals (RFP) including Event Architect, Event Management, and Exposition Services, for the Democratic National Convention which will be held in Chicago from August 19 to 22, 2024. Questions about the RFP are due by Thursday, November 9th, 2023 at 5:00 PM Central Time. Potential Bidders must notify the Host Committee by email to vendors@chicago2024.com of their intent to submit a proposal by 11:59 PM Central Time Thursday, November 16, 2023. Final proposals must be submitted by Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 5:00 PM Central Time.
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EXECUTIVE INSIGHTS
Verizon Great Lakes Market President Andrew Brady Offers Insights into Chicago’s Telecommunications Industry
PRESENTED BY VERIZON
Verizon’s Andrew Brady recently sat down with the Chicagoland Chamber to discuss the telecommunications industry and how Verizon is connecting Chicago, “Chicago plays a big role in our success. It’s why our team is headquartered here. The city has been a huge part of Verizon’s lineage and heritage. Not only was the very first commercial cellular phone call made here in the Windy City forty years ago, Chicago was one of the first cities in the world with 5G.”
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CHAMBER NEWS
Event Recap: How the Government and Public Sector Can Collaborate to Meet Climate Goals
PRESENTED BY THE CHICAGOLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
When it comes to future collaboration between the government and private sector on climate and sustainability issues, there are some clouds in the sky with the strong possibility of sunnier days ahead. That was the overriding message from the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce’s event on Monday, October 23, titled “Meeting Climate and Sustainability Goals: A Collaboration Between Government and the Private Sector”, where a series of three panels explored the nuances of our region’s sustainability goals and the bold initiatives that are achieving them.
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UPCOMING EVENT
5G and Beyond: Redefining Tech Skills for a Growing Workforce
PRESENTED BY CROWN CASTLE
Join the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and Crown Castle on November 29 for an insightful panel discussion featuring prominent tech industry leaders who are driving workforce innovation. The discussion will delve into the emerging demands of the tech industry’s workforce and future digital skills needed for success. In a world transformed by 5G technology and expanded internet access, we will also explore how advancements have called for an expanded landscape of tech roles. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding emerging opportunities in the tech space, as well as concrete strategies to drive positive change within your organization and community. Register by November 20 for an early-bird discount.
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