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
Chicagoland Chamber Reacts to Mayor Emanuel’s 2016 Budget
Chicago, IL – Today, Mayor Emanuel presented the City’s Fiscal Year 2016 budget, which proposes to increase property taxes by as much as $600 million to pay for police and fire pensions, and $125 million in other revenue enhancements to
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 Statement on 2016 City Budget Passage
Chicago, IL (October 28, 2015) – Today, the City Council voted 36-14 to pass Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s 2016 City budget, and 35-15 on the revenue ordinances which includes the $588 million property tax increase to fund police and fire pensions.
Chamber Announces Google Exec Margo Georgiadis as Keynote Speaker for 2016 Annual Meeting
Chicago, IL – The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce announced today that Margo Georgiadis, president, Americas for Google, will serve as the keynote speaker during its 112th Annual Meeting on June 7, 2016 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. “We are honored
Exchange 2016 Keynote Panel Finalized
Doing good really is good business. At least that’s what the keynote panelists for The Exchange 2016 – who will explore social impact for modern day business success – would contend. During the Social Impact Strong keynote panel on April
Relive The Exchange 2016
Thanks to the members, sponsors, keynote panelists, strategic partners, exhibitors and supporters who participated in the event, The Exchange 2016 – the Chicagoland Chamber’s signature tradeshow and networking event – was a rousing success. Additional Highlights: 700+ attended the event
Chamber Announces 2016 Tyree Award Finalists
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for the 2016 James Tyree Emerging Business Leadership Award: Steven Dyme Co-founder and CEO | Flowers for Dreams Named one of Business Insider's Most Inspiring Companies in America during its founding