Annual Meeting 2014: A Celebration 110 Years in the Making
On October 9, 1904, 93 local merchant and manufacturing leaders united to form the Chicago Commercial Association. On Tuesday, over 800 business and civic leaders came together at Navy Pier to celebrate the 110th anniversary of that organization, now
2014 Sidewalk Cafe Permit Application Available to Chicago Businesses
One way to help weather extreme cold and winter conditions is to begin planning for the spring and summer. Chicago businesses can begin to do just that as the 2014 Sidewalk Café Application Information Package is now available on the
Chamber Board Approves 2014 Legislative Agenda
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors voted to approve the 2014 Legislative Agenda. The legislative agenda includes the major policy priorities and positions at the municipal, state and federal levels of government. Some of the highlights in the
The Shark – Daymond John – Highlights the Exchange 2014
With a new Keynote Presentation, a VIP Luncheon, and four breakout sessions added on to the annual tradeshow networking event, the revamped 2014 version of The Exchange did not disappoint. Daymond John – star of the hit show “Shark Tank”
2014 James Tyree Emerging Business Leadership Award Applicants Announced
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce has announced the applicants for the third annual James Tyree Emerging Business Leadership Award. The 2014 applicants are both innovative and diverse in many ways. Some are using technology to create efficiencies in “old time”
Chamber to Recognize Alejandro Silva as 2014 Burnham Honoree
Chicago, IL – The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce announced today that Alejandro Silva, Chairman of Evans Food Group, has been named the recipient of the 2014 Daniel H. Burnham Award for Distinguished Leadership. He will be honored at the 23rd
John Roa, Founder and CEO of ÄKTA, Wins 2014 Jim Tyree Award
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce announced at its 110th Annual Meeting of Membership today that John Roa, Founder and CEO of ÄKTA, is the winner of the 2014 James Tyree Emerging Business Leadership Award. The award includes a $25,000 cash
High Growth Small Businesses Encouraged to Apply for 2014 Jim Tyree Award
For the third straight year, the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Mesirow Financial to bring you the 2014 James Tyree Emerging Business Leadership Award. The award, which includes $25,000 incash and valuable small business training and consulting, is
Chamber Announces 2014 Jim Tyree Award Finalists
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for the 2014 James Tyree Emerging Business Leadership Award: John Roa, Founder and CEO of AKTA; Maria Katris, CEO of Built in Chicago; Dr. Michele Wilkins, Executive Director of Child’s Voice; and Jeff