Brazilian Mission Explores Chicago’s Food and Beverage Industry with the Chamber
Chicago International Produce Market loading docks On January 22 and 23, the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce hosted an inbound investigative mission from APEX, the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency. This mission featured executives from the Business and Competitive Unit
Effective Storytelling for Nonprofits
A Perfect Marriage of the Who, What, Where, When and How Creating effective and personalized messaging that captures and connects the correct audience to the mission and values is key for nonprofits. Join our panel of experts who will share
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
Developing Downtown: Reimagining the LaSalle Street Corridor
In partnership with the Illinois Department of Central Management Services As the pandemic brought bustling central business districts across the nation to a standstill, many experts questioned the ability of cities to recover from such a shock. Now with Illinois’
Organizational Planning and Purpose
Presented by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce How is planning connected to the roles and responsibilities of your organization? How are your organization’s vision, mission, and values connected to your strategic planning? What
Using Your Board of Directors to Define Your Organization’s Planning and Purpose
Presented by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Strategic planning is the effort where boards formulate a plan to guide the nonprofit’s activities toward fulfilling its mission. In this session, learn how a strategy
From Idea to Reality: Creating a Strategic Blueprint for Your Business
Presented by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce In this engaging virtual workshop, certified executive coach & organizational advisor Naveed Siddiqui will empower you to unlock the potential of your business through strategic planning.
Empower Illinois: Scholarship for Kids. Tax Credits for You.
Presented by Empower Illinois Empower Illinois has a big, bold mission rooted in the simple belief that every child should have access to high quality education options. Over the years, the Empower Illinois team has devoted themselves to this mission