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Just Do Business: Celebrating Black Excellence through the Lead Partner Program

In partnership with the Business Leadership Council Promoting Black-owned companies and their contributions to our vibrant business community will be critical to Chicago’s economic recovery and to our future prosperity.  Chicago, once the center of black economic progress in the US,

The Great Resignation: Attracting & Retaining the Workforce of Tomorrow

Presented by Mid-Market Chicago MID-MARKET CHICAGO SPONSORS The global exodus of talent across organizations, known as The Great Resignation, has been an unexpected impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Employment trends signal that within the next year more than half of the workforce will seek out a new career opportunity, which is sending companies across all industries scrambling to improve hiring

Interview: The State of Black-Owned Businesses in Chicago

As we near the end of Black History Month, it’s a good time to reflect on the state of Black-owned businesses across Chicagoland.  So we spoke with Adrienne McFarland, the Program Director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at

Business After Business at Firmspace

Attend the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Business networking event at Firmspace (145 S Wells, 20th Floor). Business After Business are the Chamber’s monthly networking happy hours at Chicago’s best locations. These networking events help ensure you make the

Mastering Presentation and Social Media Design: A Hands-On Workshop

Presented by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce In this hands-on training class, Social Media Content Strategist Ian Maisel will show you practical skills for creating a good-looking business presentation, updating your company’s LinkedIn

The Long Road to Recovery: Liquidity, flexibility, & risk management in the age of COVID-19

Nearly four months into the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses across Chicagoland are finally beginning to reopen, as residents and workers readjust to daily life. But with infection rates spiking in other parts of the country and persistent concerns about the long-term

5 Black People Who Helped Shape Chicago’s Business Community

The spirit of Black entrepreneurship and leadership has long thrived in Chicago, leaving an indelible mark on our city — and the world. As we begin Black History Month, here are five Black people whose contributions have shaped our city’s

Honoring Black History Month

Starting February 1, Black History Month focuses attention on the limitless contributions of African Americans to the United States. The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is proud to observe Black History Month and recognize the cultural significance of the African American community in Chicagoland and across the United States. We

Just Do Business: Celebrating Black Excellence through the Lead Partner Program

Promoting Black-owned companies and their contributions to our vibrant business community will be critical to Chicago’s economic recovery and to our future prosperity.  Chicago, once the center of black economic progress in the US, is taking action to prove that the