Shinola President to Serve as Keynote for The Exchange 2016
Chicago, IL – The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce today announced that Jacques Panis, president of Detroit-based luxury lifestyle brand Shinola, will serve as the keynote speaker for The Exchange 2016 on April 6, 2016 at the Swissotel. Shinola, which launched
Chamber Announces Top 12 Front-Runners for 2016 Tyree Award
Chicago, IL – Today, the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce announced the top 12 front-runners for the 2016 James Tyree Emerging Business Leadership Award. First prize for the award has been doubled to $50,000 in 2016, courtesy of Mesirow Financial and
Annual Meeting 2014: A Celebration 110 Years in the Making
On October 9, 1904, 93 local merchant and manufacturing leaders united to form the Chicago Commercial Association. On Tuesday, over 800 business and civic leaders came together at Navy Pier to celebrate the 110th anniversary of that organization, now
Chamber Board Approves 2014 Legislative Agenda
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors voted to approve the 2014 Legislative Agenda. The legislative agenda includes the major policy priorities and positions at the municipal, state and federal levels of government. Some of the highlights in the
2014 Sidewalk Cafe Permit Application Available to Chicago Businesses
One way to help weather extreme cold and winter conditions is to begin planning for the spring and summer. Chicago businesses can begin to do just that as the 2014 Sidewalk Café Application Information Package is now available on the
2016 James Tyree Emerging Business Leadership Award Doubled, Applications Now Accepted
Chicago, IL – The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, Mesirow Financial and The PrivateBank are pleased to announce today that the 5th Annual James Tyree Emerging Business Leadership Award has been doubled to $50,000 in 2016. Applications are now being accepted
Chamber to Recognize Alejandro Silva as 2014 Burnham Honoree
Chicago, IL – The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce announced today that Alejandro Silva, Chairman of Evans Food Group, has been named the recipient of the 2014 Daniel H. Burnham Award for Distinguished Leadership. He will be honored at the 23rd
John Roa, Founder and CEO of ÄKTA, Wins 2014 Jim Tyree Award
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce announced at its 110th Annual Meeting of Membership today that John Roa, Founder and CEO of ÄKTA, is the winner of the 2014 James Tyree Emerging Business Leadership Award. The award includes a $25,000 cash
2014 James Tyree Emerging Business Leadership Award Applicants Announced
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce has announced the applicants for the third annual James Tyree Emerging Business Leadership Award. The 2014 applicants are both innovative and diverse in many ways. Some are using technology to create efficiencies in “old time”