Chicago Tech Leaders Agree: Think Big in 2015
According to several leaders in Chicago’s burgeoning technology industry, 2015 is going to be a big year for tech in this city. On Wednesday, December 4 the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce hosted an interactive panel on tech trends in 2015
‘@Work | President’s Letter: A Big Two Months
From The President’s Desk: A Big Two Months Something I quickly noticed after coming to the Chicagoland Chamber is that there’s always something interesting in the works. The pace at which the team here develops and produces events, content, and
Your Big Questions About Joining the Army Answered
Presented by the US Army The decision to join the U.S. Army starts with some big questions. Below are the answers to some of the most common questions to consider. What is it like to be in the Army? The
Pivoting During the Pandemic: Small Businesses Go Big
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and Facebook hosted a Small Business Roundtable to connect virtually with Chicago’s small businesses and hear about the challenges they are experiencing as a result of the pandemic and how they are overcoming them. Jack
State of Illinois Business Interruption Grants: An Update with DCEO Director Erin Guthrie
Small businesses are facing an unprecedented disruption as a result of COVID-19. In order to support and provide economic relief to small businesses hit hardest by COVID-19, Governor Pritzker and the Illinois General Assembly developed the Business Interruption Grant (BIG)
Chamber Government Relations Team Gets Big Wins in “Veto” and “Lame Duck” Sessions
Advocacy efforts from the Chamber’s public policy team push Chicagoland towards a more business-friendly environment During the end of 2022 and beginning of 2023, the Chicagoland Chamber’s Government Relations team was incredibly active in Springfield. Legislators gathered back in November
SBDC Day 2024: “Nurturing Dreams. Growing Futures.” Pitch Competition.
Presented by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Witness aspiring entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds pitch their groundbreaking ideas, products, and services to a panel of esteemed judges. From tech startups to socially conscious enterprises,
Technology Innovation for Social Good
Hosted by the Chicagoland Chamber Technology Council The power of technology often provides companies with a competitive advantage, an increase efficiency, and the ability to scale. Today, more companies are using innovative tech to give back, to improve people’s lives,
Navigating the New Normal: Return to Work Strategies for a Hybrid World
Hosted by the Chicagoland Chamber Technology Council Due to the pandemic, businesses and employers had to quickly adapt to a new way of working. Remote work became the norm, and companies had to adjust to the challenges that came with