Business Efforts to Combat Illicit Trade and Retail Crime
A sharp uptick of crime and violence throughout Chicago in recent years has left various businesses to defend against organized illicit trade and retail theft operations. To protect workers, customers, and businesses from this problematic trend, the Chicagoland Chamber recently
Emerging Leaders Fireside Chat
A one-on-one with Ted Souder, Head of Industry – Retail, Google The Fireside Chat Series provides an exclusive opportunity for Emerging Leaders to learn from savvy business professionals; sharing tips, lessons learned, insights to the industry, and some personal mantras.
Illinois Retailers and Chicagoland Chamber Oppose Report Recommending Employer-Funded Paid Sick Leave
CHICAGO – Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) and the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce have issued the following statement regarding Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s “Working Families Working Group” recommendations: “Businesses are at a tipping point and these proposals will only exacerbate the
Chicago Business Community Statement on Passage of Ordinance Restricting ‘Small-Box Retailers’
On Feb. 21, the Chamber released a joint statement about the city’s passage of a restriction on “small-box stores” — defined as stores offering goods that are largely marketed at less than $5 — from opening within one mile of
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
Mid-Market Financial Trends in 2022
Presented by Mid-Market Chicago MID-MARKET CHICAGO SPONSORS The 2022 Middle Market CFO Outlook Survey conducted by BDO shows that despite the ongoing pandemic crisis and related challenges, finance leaders feel optimistic about 2022. This year, executives are anticipating revenue growth
Protecting Your Business in an Uncertain Economy
This webinar is an initiative of the Chicagoland Chamber’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Task Force. The unrest in recent months has exposed businesses to a whole new set of challenges, particularly for minority-owned businesses who have been disproportionately affected. From
Building Effective Banking & Lender Relationships
This webinar is an initiative of the Chicagoland Chamber’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Task Force. Many minority-owned businesses and independent contractors struggled to access federal grant and loan programs available through the CARES Act in the wake of the pandemic
How to Find Top-Tier Healthcare Benefits without Breaking the Bank
Presented by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce This workshop is intended to teach small businesses how to set up healthcare coverage using the Indie Benefits platform to maximize savings, protection, and peace of mind.