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Just Do Business: Celebrating Black Excellence through the Lead Partner Program

In partnership with the Business Leadership Council Promoting Black-owned companies and their contributions to our vibrant business community will be critical to Chicago’s economic recovery and to our future prosperity.  Chicago, once the center of black economic progress in the US,

Interview: The State of Black-Owned Businesses in Chicago

As we near the end of Black History Month, it’s a good time to reflect on the state of Black-owned businesses across Chicagoland.  So we spoke with Adrienne McFarland, the Program Director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at

Member Orientation

Learn how to maximize your Chamber investment. Being a Member of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce opens you and your business to a vast array of benefits and services. New and long-time Chamber Members are invited to this webinar to

5 Black People Who Helped Shape Chicago’s Business Community

The spirit of Black entrepreneurship and leadership has long thrived in Chicago, leaving an indelible mark on our city — and the world. As we begin Black History Month, here are five Black people whose contributions have shaped our city’s

Business After Business at Tesla

BABs are back! Attend the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Business networking event at Tesla Chicago – Gold Coast. Business After Business are the Chamber’s monthly networking happy hours at Chicago’s best locations. These networking events help ensure you

Honoring Black History Month

Starting February 1, Black History Month focuses attention on the limitless contributions of African Americans to the United States. The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is proud to observe Black History Month and recognize the cultural significance of the African American community in Chicagoland and across the United States. We

Just Do Business: Celebrating Black Excellence through the Lead Partner Program

Promoting Black-owned companies and their contributions to our vibrant business community will be critical to Chicago’s economic recovery and to our future prosperity.  Chicago, once the center of black economic progress in the US, is taking action to prove that the

Business After Business at The Dalcy

Attend the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Business networking event hosted by The Dalcy (302 N Green St, 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60607). Rustic meets elegance at The Dalcy –  a private event hall located in the historic Fulton

10 Members Ranked on Best Companies for Women & Diverse Managers

DiversityMBA Names 50 OUT FRONT:  Best Companies for Women & Diverse Managers to Work   DiversityMBA, a national leadership organization integrating diversity and inclusion with talent management, is showcasing companies and institutions that make a strategic effort to implement intentional