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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

Employer Community Opposes Mayor Emanuel’s Plan to Further Shift Property Tax Burden on Businesses and Renters

Springfield, IL – Employers and civic groups across the state remain opposed to Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s proposal to shift the property tax hike burden onto employers and renters by doubling the homeowners’ exemption from $7,000 to $14,000. The Mayor’s

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

Chamber Applauds JPMorgan Chase Renovation of Historic Chase Tower

It’s appropriate that Chase Tower is right in the heart of our downtown, because JPMorgan Chase is such an essential part of the fabric of Chicago. And now, JPMorgan is doubling-down on its commitment to Chicago with a massive renovation

Do you check off the 4 C’s of leadership for a women-owned business?

Presented by Wells Fargo By: Patrice DeCorrevont Women-owned firms now account for nearly four in ten U.S. businesses. They generate approximately $2.7 trillion in annual revenue. They employ more than 12.2 million workers. And since 2019, women-owned businesses have multiplied

Business Groups Denounce Chicago Paid Leave Proposal

Measure cements Chicago’s status as a hostile place to do business CHICAGO – Businesses understand that access to paid time off is crucial for workers and their families, which is why we reached an agreement earlier this year to provide

Employers Oppose Increasing Chicago’s Homeowners’ Exemption

Springfield, IL – Employers stand strongly opposed to Mayor Emanuel’s proposal to double the homeowners’ exemption from $7,000 to $14,000 for homes valued at $250,000 or less. A proposal that we still have not seen details on. An increase in

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