APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED: The deadline to apply for the $50,000 James Tyree Emerging Business Leadership Award has been extended to Sunday, April 1. If you’re an entrepreneur with a growing business and community values, apply now! Beyond the cash prize, applicants get tremendous exposure for their businesses.

Recent News about Past Tyree Award Winners:

North Shore Exchange (2017 winner) has made 900 N. Michigan its permanent second store and just rolled out spring fashions.

Vanille Patisserie (2016 winner) President Sophie Evanoff was a panelist at last night’s Wintrust Women’s History Month celebration, and was featured in this video/radio interview.

The Chamber has redesigned our Executive Insights feature into a piece that looks inside the minds of Chicago business leaders. It’s a fast, fun, forward-looking read that’s mostly business — but a little personal, too. Read Jeff's full interview here.

Member & Partner News

• Chicago Park District video tells the story of Special Olympics’ roots in Chicago

• Broadway in Chicago announces free annual summer concert at Millennium Park

• Oakwood Worldwide is opening three properties in Japan this summer

• The Financial Times partners with Chicagoland Chamber on “Future of Manufacturing” Summit, May 3^rd. Complimentary registration for senior executives of manufacturing companies

• TONIGHT: Loyola University Chicago men’s basketball team in the NCAA Tournament “Sweet 16”

MEMBER & PARTNER NEWS CONTINUED…

• Quantum Group appoints digital marketing innovator Cheryl Kahanec new CEO
  

• TalentRISE places new CFO at client
  

• Boka Restaurant Group and Museum of Contemporary Art’s Marisol named James Beard Foundation Award finalists

• Lettuce Entertain You plans four-story riverfront restaurant venue

• Chicago Sky launch new women’s initiative, #RedefinePossible. Kickoff brunch on April 10th. Guest Tickets/Tables and Vendor Tables available

• 18,000+ expected at The Fit Expo in Rosemont, June 9-10. Booths and tickets now available

• TODAY: Shlomo Danieli is in booth 427 at the World Floral Expo in Rosemont

• Speak with North Park University Admission Counselors on April 9 for opportunities in continued education

• Chicago Fire offer Chamber members and friends discounted tickets for games on 3/31 and 4/7. Use this special link

• Undergraduate and graduate classes at Robert Morris University Illinois start April 30^th

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