One Lucky Chicago Small Business Will Receive a $100,000 Promotion

In partnership with the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Clique Studios (www.cliquestudios.com) is offering Chicagoland Businesses the opportunity to enter the $100,000 “Promotion to Win a Promotion” Promotion to highlight the launch of Clique Studios’ new Promotions Division.

The contest is open to all Chicagoland Businesses in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will counties, with 150 or less employees and $100 million or less in 2010 revenues and feel free to enter at www.cliquepromo.com.

Release of First Illinois Innovation Index Helps Educate, Engage Chicagoland's Entrepreneurial Community

The Chicagoland Chamber, in partnership with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, Illinois Science and Technology Coalition, and World Business Chicago, has released the first ever Illinois Innovation Index, a new information resource that provides analysis and insights on business development and economic activity in our state.

Each month, the index will feature related innovation metrics along with news and statistical insights. These metrics will eventually be aggregated into a comprehensive Illinois Innovation Index report on a periodic basis.

Illinois Business Leaders Urge General Assembly to Override Smart Grid Veto

Illinois business leaders gathered recently to voice their continued support for the Illinois Energy Infrastructure Modernization Act (Senate Bill 1652) and called on the General Assembly to override the Governor’s veto of the legislation this fall.

Representatives from local chambers of commerce, manufacturing, high-tech, construction and environmental organizations held a news conference today from S&C Electric Company’s Smart Grid Solutions Demonstration Center to tout the significant job creation and economic development that would be realized if the bill is passed.