Member Spotlight – A Heritage of Sharing Delight
By Anna Olsen, Senior Director of Business Development, Ferrara Candy A HERITAGE OF SHARING DELIGHT For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created…
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Lawmakers Return to Springfield for Quiet Veto Session
By Andrew Cunningham, Executive Director of Infrastructure Council & Director of Legislative Relations In mid-November, Illinois lawmakers returned to Springfield for the fall…
President’s Message – December 2024
Dear Illinois Chamber Members, As I write this letter, I celebrate the first anniversary of my role as the leader of the Illinois…
A message from the Illinois Chamber of Commerce Chairman: Dan Wagner
“To this place and the kindness of these people, I owe everything. Here I have lived a quarter of a century and have…
Chamber 2.0 Kicks Off!
In many of our communications, you may have come across the term “Chamber 2.0” from our Chamber communications team. I want to clarify…
Chamber Day Recap
On April 10, 2024, we were delighted to welcome local chambers and member businesses from across the state to Springfield for our annual…
Highlights from 2024 Women in Business Conference
On Thursday, June 13th, the Illinois Chamber of Commerce held its seventh annual Women in Business conference at the NIU Center in Naperville….
2024 End of Session Report
By Illinois Chamber of Commerce Council Directors The General Assembly adjourned this year on Wednesday, May 29th, which was later than their intended…
Managing Contingent Workforce in 2024: Tips and Strategies
Written by Salary.com staff Managing contingent workers only gets more complex as 2024 moves further. With more companies relying on part-time, temporary, and…
Proper Pronouns, Bathrooms & Misgendering: What HR Needs to Know
By Marissa R. Borschke, Kevin Kleine, Amundsen Davis Law LLC On April 29, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued new…