With the flu season around the corner, prevent yourself and your business from getting sick this year.

Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center’s Future Founders program engages underserved students in ‘American Idol’-like contest at ESPN Zone

Join Chicago Sister Cities International on Wednesday, September 30 for the city's premier runway event featuring internationally inspired creations from fashion designers representing Chicago's 28 sister cities

The Workforce Boards of Metropolitan Chicago in partnership with the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and several other partners have released the Finance and Insurance Career Pathways publication. The report examines career paths…

The Chicagoland Chamber’s Board of Directors today approved the 2009 Legislative Agenda, which guides the Chamber’s advocacy efforts at the city, county, state and federal levels. The legislative agenda serves as…

The new Chicagoland Chamber website today comes equipped with tools to help you stay better connected to your business community. The new website is packed with new information that is updated regularly, whether you want up-to-the-minute business news...

Statement from Jerry Roper, CEO and President of the Chicagoland Chamber

Nearly eight store managers and fifteen assistant store managers gathered at the Chicagoland Chamber to receive disability sensitivity training conducted through the Chamber’s disabilityworks program. Walgreens in collaboration with disabilityworks has…

The Chicagoland Chamber hosted The Green Symposium on Thursday, May 28 at the Merchandise Mart Conference Center.

A public-private partnership between the State of Illinois’ leading education and economic development agencies and business and industry associations is pleased to announce that it is requesting applications from Illinois high schools for a pilot project designed to promote innovation-centered education in Illinois.

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce’s Transportation Committee hosted a meeting, on Tuesday, April 28, with guest speaker, Steve Schlickman, Executive Director, forof the Regional Transitportation Authority (RTA)

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today released a series of reports exposing the false claims by union leaders in recent years to advance a radical agenda that is inconsistent with economic growth.

From Jerry Roper, President and CEO, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce

From Jerry Roper, President and CEO, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce

A statement from Jerry Roper, President and CEO, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce

Taxpayers, businesses and governments alike are currently facing daunting challenges, and Governor Quinn should be commended for the important reforms he detailed today in his State of the State address. For years, the Chicagoland Chamber…

In light of the struggling economy, any increases would have been untenable and we are encouraged that President Stroger has proposed a budget based on reduced personnel and new efficiencies in our county government.

"The City Council’s action today is unfortunate because they voted to support federal legislation that would make our bad economic climate worse. Countless companies are struggling to make payroll and provide the benefits to their employees…”

Statement from Jerry Roper on Mayor Richard M. Daley’s 2009 Budget

In these difficult fiscal times for families, businesses and government alike, we commend Mayor Richard M. Daley and members of the City Council who today passed one of the most difficult yet prudent budgets in recent memory

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is extremely disappointed that the Cook County Board failed to override President Stroger’s veto of the Board’s repeal of a half=percent of the 1-percent sales tax increase they approved last year.

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce’s Taxation Committee held a lively conversation with Senator Matt Murphy (R-27), GOP Appropriations I Spokesman, on how the State will balance the budget and he provided insight on the various tax proposals being…

Harrison Custom Harmonicas and CallPod, Inc. take top honors in state’s entrepreneurial innovation competition

The Illinois General Assembly adjourned shortly after midnight on May 31 with a very uncertain state budget plan for the 2010 fiscal year.

Speaker of the House Michael Madigan Addresses Chamber Board

Forum Magazine, a magazine for Associations, published an article all about the Chicagoland Chamber's Stitches Fashion Program this month! Read this great piece about Chicago Fashion and what the Chamber is doing to help local designers.

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce’s Transportation Committee hosted a meeting on Thursday, August 27 with guest speaker Secretary Gary Hannig, of the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).

S.H.E. awards spotlight female business owners, recognize landmarks achieved through year-long ATHENAPowerlink® program

As the premier organization dedicated to enhancing the success of the region’s business community, the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is always working to both grow and protect the bottom line of member companies. While the current economy is causing…

Gov. Pat Quinn skips tax talk at the Chamber's Annual Meeting of Membership

Read the Chamber statement on President Stroger’s decision to veto sales tax repeal.

Mayor Daley and Jerry Roper Attended as Keynote Speakers

Dr. Rajendra Pachauri discusses urgent need for business community’s leadership to develop clean energy solutions

Nearly one thousand people filled the Merchandise Mart showroom for the Chicagoland Chamber’s thriving Exchange tradeshow. Attendees had the opportunity to network with a broad and diverse group of businesses, sample new products and bid for raffle …

The Mid Market Forum brought together from these three functional areas of business at the Thursday, June 11 breakfast and networking event

A Letter from Chicago 2016 Chairman and CEO Pat Ryan

Innovate Now Holds First Innovation Conversation at WIRED NextFest

Illinois Innovation Talent Program Overview

Calamos Family Partners, Raymond Spencer, and the Illinois Treasurer’s Technology Development Fund, Among Investors in Innovative Seed-stage Fund

Microsoft and the State of Illinois announce innovative program at the Chamber's Annual Meeting

Groundbreaking Study Contradicts Perceptions About Employing People with Disabilities

Statewide businesses urged to submit their innovative products and services for annual competition

Former Speaker Hastert discusses Statewide Capital Investment Plan at Chamber Board Meeting

South Side students win week-long business camp competition focused on sustainability and technology lead by partnership of Ford Motor Company Fund, Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center and the SME Education Foundation

Initiatives, Health Initiatives and Reengineering at Safeway, Inc. as well as Chamber Board Member Don Keprta, President of Dominick's. Together, they presented information on Safeway's experience and success in managing its healthcare issues…

Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and Right Management Honor Companies for Innovative employee-focused programs

Chamber’s disabilityworks Executive Director Karen McCulloh adds her voice on national disability policy

disabilityworks Congratulates PepsiCo, Inc. for receiving one of the 2008 US Dept. of Labor New Freedom Initiative Awards

Chamber Chairman Jim Tyree, CEO of Mesirow Financial, is featured highlighting the growth of Mesirow in Chicago.

County Board Rushes Approval of Assessor’s Scheme in the Name of “Clarity and Simplicity” Despite Chamber Warnings of Tax Hikes

The Cook County Board voted today 13-3-1 to repeal a half-percent of the 1-percent sales tax increase they approved last year, dropping the sales tax rate to 9.75% in the City of Chicago beginning January 1, 2010.

City Department of Revenue Announces New Bill Payment System

Chicago ranked as number one trading city

Fast Company Magazine Puts Windy City top of 2008 List

Study notes Chicago region has 3rd most high-tech companies in the U.S.

Initiative promotes entrepreneurship and opportunity for talented African American youth

Right Management and Chicagoland Chamber team to spotlight excellence in the workplace with annual award; applications due July 25

Chicagoland Chamber urges businesses to post job openings on www.IllinoisworkNet.com

Chicagoland Chamber urges businesses to participate in the Green Office Challenge

Chicagoland Chamber testifies on proposed Cook County budget

Jerry Roper's Testimony to the Cook County Committee on Finance

Chicagoland Chamber partners to present manufacturing symposium

Chicagoland Chamber congratulates Arne Duncan on President-Elect Obama's nomination for Secretary of Education

Chicagoland Chamber and AllWorld Network launch a global Web 2.0 pilot to accelerate business growth

Chicagoland Chamber advances Innovation Curriculum at Illinois schools

The Stitches Fashion Program of the Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center is partnering with Real Talent to present some of Chicago’s top designers in the inventive “A Real Taste of Chicago Fashion” Showcase to be held Thursday, April …

As part of its ongoing efforts to nurture high-growth businesses and recognize entrepreneurial achievements in the region, the Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center announced that its second annual Momentum

The Chicago 2016 bid committee announced that Jason Felger, executive vice president of the Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center, will participate on the expanded Outreach Advisory Council. He will specifically serve on the…

The Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center (CEC) and the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship held its inaugural conference focused on innovation and entrepreneurship in the food industry on Monday, April 13, 2008.

As part of its ongoing efforts to nurture high-growth businesses, the Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center (CEC) held its second annual Momentum Awards last evening and brought together more than 650 people from the business community at the Four Seasons…

The Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center today announced that its board of directors had elected Bryant Keil to be co-chairman of the organization. This appointment was effective on Monday, March 9; he replaces current board co-chair Michael Ferro, Jr…

For the third year in a row, high school students with disabilities spent the majority of the workday shadowing disabilityworks staff at the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce. The students are juniors and seniors attending Chicago Public Schools…

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and InnoCentive today announced the results of a global competition that generated more than 125 ideas to increase regional mass transit ridership to reach 1 billion in annual rides with the goal of reducing the…

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce welcomed Chamber member United Airlines to Willis Tower in the Chicago downtown area, a move that will bring 2,800 jobs to the region. The migration of United Airlines Operations Center mirrors the growing opportunities for economic development in Chicago

Chicagoland Chamber President & CEO present for the ribbon cutting ceremony, welcoming the Korea Expo 2009 to the United States.

Today the Chicago region is filled with excitement and optimism as we enthusiastically welcome representatives from the International Olympic Committee. And as these important guests from throughout the world begin their visit, we know they…

The Chicagoland Chamber will launch a new website in the coming weeks to its members and other stakeholders who frequently use the website as a resource. The Web 2.0 inspired design will offer new features and functionality for the site’s many visitors…

On behalf of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce's disabilityworks initiative, we express full support for the proposed ordinance to provide bid incentives for the utilization of Business Enterprises Owned by People with Disabilities…

Testimony by Gerald J. Roper President & CEO

A joint meeting of the City Council Committee on Finance and Committee on Economic, Capital, and Technology Development was held today to address the proposed ordinance introduced by Ald. Tunney to amend Section 2-20-030 of the Municipal Code of Chicago regarding the Employers’ Expense Tax.

To meet the current and future workforce needs of the region, the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce’s disabilityworks initiative and the Chicago Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities launched a summer internship program designed specifically…

Chicagoland Chamber President and CEO Jerry Roper joined with Mayor Richard M. Daley as well as other business and environmental organizations to highlight the City’s “Green Office Challenge” and the “Earth Hour,” initiative to highlight…

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with other metropolitan chambers of commerce, has developed a business agenda for the transformation of the Great Lakes region, based on a new collaboration among federal, state, and local…

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce presented John W. Rowe, chairman and CEO of Exelon Corp., with the Daniel H. Burnham Award. The award is given annually to a business leader who best exemplifies the Burnham philosophy of “make no little plans.”

Crystal blue skies, 80 degree temperatures and the generous sponsorship and hosting provided by the luxurious Anita Dee II, a beautiful 90 ‘ private yacht, made for a perfect setting for the “connecting after work” event for Chicagoland Chamber members at the Executive level and above on Tuesday, September 15.

Harry Seigle, chairman of the Chicagoland Chamber’s Government Relations Committee, met with Governor Pat Quinn on March 25th in his Capitol office to discuss jobs, the economy and the state budget. In light of the Governor’s budget proposal, which…

Business leaders from the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce met with Congresswoman Debbie Halvorson of the 11th district on Monday, June 1

Committee Chairman Marge Laurino, her Committee members, and Local Chamber of Commerce Leader’s were invited to participate in the forum.

The Chamber’s Government Relations Committee welcomed Senator Kwame Raoul (D-13) to their meeting on Wednesday, April 8, to speak about the legislative and political climate in Springfield.

As part of its efforts to help companies recruit top talent and keep our region competitive in the global marketplace, the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce urges companies to apply for the Alfred P. Sloan Awards for Business Excellence in Workplace…

South side Wal-Mart will provide jobs, expand food choice and generate much-needed revenue

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce today hosted another successful Bagels, Business & Politics program on federal “card check” legislation featuring guest speakers Jim Franczek and David Radelet of Franczek Radelet & Rose P.C., Jim Baird of…

Eleven new members also join ranks of the Board of Directors

Chicago Stimulus Plan to encourage job creation and help businesses and consumers weather current economic challenges

The Chicagoland Chamber and Right Management urge businesses and organizations from throughout the region to apply for the 2009 Chicagoland Workplace Excellence Award.

To demonstrate the link between design and innovation in achieving business growth, the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Illinois Institute of Technology Institute of Design have partnered to present the 2009 Innovation Summit…

Business Leaders Urge Flexibility with Allowing Employees to Take Children to School

In a letter to the editor published today by the Chicago Tribune, the Chicagoland Chamber continued to advocate for protecting employees’ right to secret ballots. However, Congress currently is considering legislation that would revoke this…

Chicago TechExpo, a conference for small businesses, introduces and connects small business owners with technology solutions to grow and evolve their businesses.

The Chicagoland Chamber is saddened by the loss of Chicago’s bid to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We congratulate the city of Rio de Janeiro for winning this prestigious honor and acknowledge all of the hard work of the Chicago 2016 team. While disappointed, we recognize the importance of continuing to build upon Chicago’s many strengths and assets. Chicago remains a city with big plans and big dreams.

Chicago 2016 celebrated Olympic Week in America by spreading the values of the Olympic Movement to schools throughout the Chicago area.

Chamber Stresses Workplace Wellness Initiatives

Chamber Recommendations Included in City's Real Estate Transfer Tax Bill

Author John Kao discusses global competitiveness to region’s business leaders; how America is losing its innovation edge, why it matters, and how to get it back

COMMUTER Act could save drivers $1,600 at the gas pump, reduce congestion, and increase transit ridership

Chicagoland could see up to $13.3 billion in economic gains if Lake Michigan is restored

Chamber Pushes Bold 2008 Policy Agenda

Constitutional convention would be costly and unnecessary; best way to fix Springfield is to pick new elected officials

Study shows chronic diseases cost Illinois more than $56 billion annually; projected to nearly triple by 2023

Chamber gives Chicago’s 2016 Olympic Games bid a boost

Chamber Encourages Businesses to Pursue Property Tax Relief

Chamber co-sponsors Green business and Clean Tech Economy Event

Future Founders champion also recognized by Board

Chamber Board Approves Business Advocacy Agenda for 2008

Chamber Backs Cook County Fiscal Reform Legislation

Jerry Roper, Chamber President and CEO, watched on as Governor Pat Quinn signed into law bills that create the $31 billion Illinois Jobs Now! Plan - the state’s first capital building plan in over a decade.

Hopes 44th President can Create a Business-Friendly Climate in Chicagoland and across the Nation

Critical Runway Completed as Part of O'Hare Modernization Program

The Chicagoland Chamber enthusiastically supports hosting the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic games as countdown to the Olympic decision nears!

The 2009 Innovation Summit, titled “design + innovation = sustainability” promises to be a one-of-a-kind event bringing together thought leaders and practitioners drawn from multiple disciplines to explore the power and the promise of innovation and…

Register today and receive one complimentary copy of Microsoft Office 2007 Ultimate Edition software, valued at over $600.

The Chicagoland Chamber was invited to make a presentation to the Washington Park Chamber of Commerce to discuss partnership opportunities for economic development.

J.B. Pritzker Honored as Entrepreneurial Champion; SAVO Receives 2008 Merrick Momentum Award to Recognize Business Success and Growth Potential

Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center announced that it will host its Sixth Annual “Successful, High Energy, Entrepreneurial” (S.H.E.) awards reception and cocktail banquet on Thursday, June 4 at the Chicago Cultural Center from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Future Founders Academy hosts young entrepreneurs, awarding $35,000 in scholarships

Business Leaders Breakfast on June 26 to focus on keeping your business strong in an economic downturn

Dominick’s Converts Entire Trucking Fleet to Cleaner-Burning Biodiesel Fuel

"The bitter battle that gave birth to the big-box minimum-wage ordinance that was snuffed out by Mayor Daley's only veto returned to the City Council today."

Business leaders of the Chicagoland Chamber met with Better Government Association (BGA) Executive Director Andy Shaw for the August 26 session of Business, Bagels and Politics.

BBB is alerting contractors and their employees to be aware of fraudulent letters re-circulating that appear to be sent from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The fraudulent letter is being distributed to businesses via FAX…

Assessor Houlihan announced yesterday that he will reduce the assessed value of suburban residential homes this year by using an adjustment factor to reflect market conditions, but no reductions or adjustments will be applied to commercial properties.

Action Alert: Contact Your Lawmakers Today to 'Vote No' on the Structural Work Act

Over 1,500 members gather to hear from Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn and Chamber Chairman Jim Tyree

New poll reveals majority of city residents support building of south side store

Adoption of workplace flexibility practices increases in response to higher energy costs, changing workforce demographics

Great Opportunity for Mid and Upper level Managers as 2010 Census Managers.

Social networking makes the Summit highly interactive and engaging

Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center hosts first annual Entrepreneurial Forecast

Continuing its efforts to build the economy of the region, the Chicagoland Chamber announces its 105th annual meeting of membership will feature Steven A. Ballmer, renowned business leader and CEO of Microsoft as the keynote speaker.