2018 Chicagoland Small Business Outlook Survey
Optimism is up in our 2018 Chicagoland Small Business Outlook Survey. Results reveal expansion and hiring plans, plus areas of growing needs and concerns. View the survey report here or video here.
Media Coverage of the Survey:
- Crain’s: Chicago’s small businesses are growing. But they worry about talent.
- WGN Radio (Audio): Small Businesses Plan to Grow
- Op-Ed by Chamber CEO Jack Lavin: What’s working—and what’s not—for Chicago entrepreneurs
Member Spotlight: JPMorgan Chase
Chamber member JPMorgan Chase announced a $20 billion, five-year comprehensive investment to help its employees, and support jobs and local economic growth. The long-term investment will focus on five key areas, including small business lending and community investments.
Member News
- University of Chicago professor publishes white paper: Big Data and Marketing Analytics.
- Chicago makes Amazon’s shortlist of cities for HQ2.
- Bruning & Associates is celebrating its 18th anniversary.
- Trunk Club event for female professionals: enjoy 20% off, Charlotte Tilbury makeovers and a happy hour on January 26th.
- Take your relationships to the next level with Wright Foundation’s Rockin’ Relationships workshop.
- Tripp-Lite appoints Senior VP of Global Sales to drive international business strategies.
- March of Dimes helps lead the fight against premature birth.
- Oakwood Worldwide has LEED certified, energy efficient property in the Chicago Loop.
- New member Relativity on BuiltInChicago’s list: 6 of Chicago’s hottest tech offices.