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Premier Luncheon at Joe’s

Join fellow Chamber members and staff for a networking opportunity at Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab (60 E Grand Ave). Premier Luncheons are exclusive networking events that have become one of the Chamber’s most popular events. The seating

Statement on Former Chicagoland Chamber President & CEO Jerry Roper

Scott Swanson, Regional President, PNC Bank, Illinois; Jerry Roper, Former President & CEO of the Chicagoland Chamber; Carol Roper, Jerry's Wife; and Theresa E. Mintle, President & CEO of the Chicagoland Chamber in February when Roper was honored as the

Representative Bradley Presents Jerry Roper Resolution

Illinois State Representative John Bradley joined the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce at its quarterly Board of Directors meeting on October 28 to present a House resolution to the family of former Chamber President & CEO Jerry Roper. Jerry’s wife Carol

Chicagoland Chamber Adds to Board of Directors and Executive Committee

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce held its quarterly Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, October 12 with a special appearance from Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. The Chamber’s Nominating Committee slated several additions to the Board of Directors and Executive

Pete Govorchin, Chief Operating Officer of Cancer Treatment Centers of America

10+1 Questions with Pete Govorchin, Cancer Treatment Centers of America 1. Cancer Treatment Centers of America just opened a new outpatient care center at 160 E. Illinois, your first in downtown Chicago. Tell us about the strategy. Cancer Treatment Centers

Bruning & Associates Growth of a Philosophy and a Law Firm

Brunning & Associates rooted in Social Awareness Kevin Bruning founded the full-service law firm Bruning & Associates, PC in 2000. The firm has 11 attorneys who collectively have more than 120 years of experience in civil law. It has three

Cancer Treatment Centers of America Celebrates life in Nationwide Weeklong Event

In recognition of National Cancer Survivor Month, on June 7, more than 100 cancer survivors from 30 states gathered together at Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA) Chicago for its 31st annual Celebrate Life® event. The celebration was part of

Two Chicago Leaders Tell What Led Them to Environmental Work

April is National Earth Month, so we reached out to some notable Chicago leaders in the environmental space and asked them: “What led you to the field of environmental work?” These leaders — Yann Kulp with NextEra Mobility and John

UnitedHealthcare Uses Daily Walking Goals to Help Employers and Employees

Thomas Williams, the director of finance for Wayne Densch, a beverage distributor in Florida, has witnessed a dramatic transformation in his employees since the company’s wellness program started using fitness trackers to incentivize daily walking. One employee lost 20 pounds