104th Legislative Session a Wrap
Dear Illinois Chamber Members, As I write this letter, we have just wrapped up the 104th General Assembly’s Spring legislative session. I want to…
Illinois Chamber’s Mainstreet Initiative
The Illinois Chamber of Commerce has launched its Mainstreet Initiative, which is designed to coordinate and empower local chambers of commerce throughout the…
Member Spotlight: Gene Matrix: Pioneering the Future of Personalized Healthcare
Gene Matrix, founded by Tarek Younis and headquartered in Bedford Park, Illinois, isrevolutionizing healthcare through cutting-edge genomics, AI-powered insights, andsecure data analytics. As…
Bringing AI Out of the Shadows: How to Manage the Use of AI in Your Workplace
By Rebecca Bush, John B. Williams Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere these days, including your workplace. While there is no one-size-fits-all AI policy…
March 2025 Presidents Message
Prioritizing Growth in Illinois Dear Chamber Members: Illinois is experiencing numerous positive developments throughout the state. Our robust transportation infrastructure, combined with a…
2025 Outlook: Policy, Programs, and New Initiatives
The New Year is packed with major political and economic events taking place in seminal parts of the world which most certainly will…
Expanding into Canada, Japan, Germany, Ireland, Portugal, and Taiwan:
In collaboration with State Representative John Cabello (IL 90th District), the Chamber’s International Council participated in an International Business Forum on December 12th welcoming…
Argentina’s Technology Roundtable
On Nov. 12th, the Council hosted a delegation of executives from the Technology Sector in Argentina seeking to learn more about the innovation and technology…
European Union Trade Counsellors Reunion
On Oct. 30th, the International Council hosted a delegation of twenty-six trade counsellors from the European Union at the Chicago Club. Deputy Head…
US-Indonesia Strategic Partnership
On the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Indonesia and the United States, the International Council hosted several events with…