Chicago Tops Site Selection’s Top Metro List for Second Straight Year
Thanks to 385 companies that either expanded or located in Chicago in 2014, Chicago has been named Site Selection’s Top Metro in the U.S. for the second consecutive year. Competition for first wasn’t even close, as Chicago significantly outpaced the
Top 12 Finalists Selected for 2015 James Tyree Award
James Tyree Award finalists Dan Golden and Steve Krull of Be Found Online deliver their pitch as the judges look on. The top 12 finalists for the 2015 James Tyree Emerging Business Leadership Award were selected on April 22 during
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.
Business After Business at Firmspace
Attend the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Business networking event at Firmspace (145 S Wells, 20th Floor). Business After Business are the Chamber’s monthly networking happy hours at Chicago’s best locations. These networking events help ensure you make the
Chicago Ranks Near the Top for Tech Job Growth
Chicago: the tech hub of the Midwest? Chicago ranked sixth in the nation among the top 20 markets for tech job growth over the past two years, according to new data. The city added almost 12,000 jobs in the tech
Illinois Named Top Spot in Midwest for Workforce Development
We’re number one! That’s according to Site Selection magazine, which just named Illinois the top spot in the Midwest for workforce development after being ranked #2 last year. Last year’s winner, Indiana, slid to #3. Here are the rankings for
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
Looking Forward: The Top 10 Economic Trends in Illinois
Left to right: John Roa, CEO, ÄKTA; Shelley Stern Grach, Director, Civic Engagement, Microsoft; Theresa E. Mintle, President & CEO, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce; Lou Longo, Partner, Plante Moran Global Services; and Jim Kane, CEO, Kane and Co. Before answering
Op-Ed: Triage to Find Top Talent
Katie Fitzpatrick, Executive Director of Programs for the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, talks with Chicago area small business owners every day about the challenges they face in growing their business. In an Op-Ed published by Crain’s Chicago Business this week,