Chicagoland Chamber CEO Theresa Mintle named to the 20 most powerful women in Chicago business 2014
CRAINS - Yes, corporate America still has a woman problem. And Chicago isn't exactly a capital of progress on this front: Of the area's 100 largest public companies, only seven are helmed by women. Now for some good news. We've recently witnessed a string of high-profile promotions of female executives, and more local female business leaders are being named to major corporate boards outside of the city. This movement prompted Crain's to assemble this first-ever ranking. The list below is strictly business: No politicians, or philanthropists, or cultural leaders appear here. Editors considered four criteria: size and importance of a company; title and performance; career trajectory; and an individual's sphere of influence. Read more: Crains Chicago Business
Champaign County Chamber of Commerce receives ACCE Award
Chamber receives awards. The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce won a grand award and "best of show" award in the American Chamber of Commerce Executives' 2014 Awards for Communications Excellence. The awards were given for the chamber's Business Emergency Relief Campaign, launched in the wake of the Nov. 17 tornado that hit the Gifford area. Read more: News-Gazette
St. Charles prepares for Chamber of Commerce Week
St. Charles Mayor Ray Rogina has proclaimed Sept. 8
through 12, as Chamber of Commerce Week, according to a news release issued
Thursday. The St. Charles Chamber of Commerce Chamber has joined the Illinois
Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives in celebrating this special
recognition of the contributions chambers of commerce make to Illinois civic and economic life, the
release stated.
“Chambers of commerce have contributed to the civic
and economic life in Illinois
for 176 years since the Galena Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1838,"
Rogina said, according to the release. "Chambers of commerce encourage the
growth of existing industries, services, and commercial firms and encourage new
businesses and individuals to locate in Illinois.”
Read more: Kane
County Chronicle
Chicagoland
Chamber's "Small Business Chicago":
A Hub For Entrepreneurs and
Business Owners
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Niles Village Board gives early OK to Touhy makeover plan
The Niles Board of Trustees got a chance to see — and
comment on — the Touhy Corridor plan that was unveiled to the Niles Chamber of
Commerce and Industry in mid-August.
During the Aug. 26 meeting, Ross Klicker, the Niles
Economic Development and Marketing Coordinator, presented the plan to the
board. He asked the board for a vote
to approve the general “vision” without necessarily agreeing to specifics.
Klicker said he would do a follow-up presentation during the September meeting.
Read more: Niles
Spectator
Tweet of the Day: 1871 announces education-tech incubator in partnership with DeVry
The 1871 co-working center announced Tuesday the
creation an education-technology incubator through a partnership with Downers Grove-based
DeVry Education Group.
The EdTech incubator, for education-related startups,
will be included in 1871’s 25,000-square-foot expansion at Merchandise Mart,
which also will support other sector-specific incubators. The new space is set
to open Oct. 15, said 1871 marketing and communications associate Melissa
Wooten.
The EdTech incubator will be home to six to 10
companies annually starting this fall, said Jeff Dunn, DeVry's senior director
of research and development. Applications are being accepted now, with details
available on the 1871 website, Dunn said. Read more: Chicago
Tribune
Chamber Executive Ongoing Education Weekly
New Idea: Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead - by Sheryl Sandberg,
CEO Facebook
Thirty years after women became 50 percent of the
college graduates in the United
States, men still hold the vast majority of
leadership positions in government and industry. This means that women’s voices
are still not heard equally in the decisions that most affect our lives. In Lean In, Sheryl Sandberg examines why
women’s progress in achieving leadership roles has stalled, explains the root
causes, and offers compelling, commonsense solutions that can empower women to
achieve their full potential.
Sandberg is the chief operating officer of Facebook
and is ranked on Fortune’s list
of the 50 Most Powerful Women in Business and as one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People in the
World. In 2010, she gave an electrifying TEDTalk in which she described how
women unintentionally hold themselves back in their careers. Her talk, which
became a phenomenon and has been viewed more than two million times, encouraged
women to “sit at the table,” seek challenges, take risks, and pursue their
goals with gusto.
In Lean In,
Sandberg digs deeper into these issues, combining personal anecdotes, hard
data, and compelling research to cut through the layers of ambiguity and bias
surrounding the lives and choices of working women. She recounts her own
decisions, mistakes, and daily struggles to make the right choices for herself,
her career, and her family. She provides practical advice on negotiation
techniques, mentorship, and building a satisfying career, urging women to set
boundaries and to abandon the myth of “having it all.” She describes
specific steps women can take to combine professional achievement with personal
fulfillment and demonstrates how men can benefit by supporting women in the
workplace and at home.
Written with both humor and wisdom, Sandberg’s book is an inspiring call to
action and a blueprint for individual growth. Lean
In is destined to change the conversation from what women can’t do
to what they can.
4 Chicago-area university entrepreneurship centers to know this fall
With over 30 area colleges and universities, there are a lot of opportunities for young entrepreneurs to learn about tech, business and innovation in Chicago. Now that school is in session, here’s a refresher about what opportunities some of these schools offer, upcoming events to watch for, and how students and community members can get involved. Read more: builtinchicago.com
Chicagoland Chamber
Local Initiative highlight: CASE – Chicago Anchors for a Strong Economy
Chicago Anchors for a Strong Economy (CASE) is
a network of Chicago’s
leading “anchor” institutions – hospitals, universities, cultural institutions,
corporations, and others – committed to putting their purchasing power to work
to accelerate growth. CASE will create economic opportunities for local
suppliers by fostering strategic relationships with anchor institutions and
equipping them with the necessary tools to successfully compete for contracts
where needed.
Chicago is home to many major institutions
and corporations that require a strong base of goods and service suppliers,
from paper and pens to legal services and technology. Creating a strong
business-to-business supplier network locally not only supports the success of
these institutions, but also strengthens the economy, making the region a more
attractive place to do business. Firms providing business goods and services
are located throughout the Chicago-area’s neighborhoods. Focusing on the high
volume of business-to-business transactions at major institutions can help
strengthen local firms, increase community and neighborhood vitality, generate
jobs, and help grow the regional economy. Apply to
CASE
Elmhurst Plans September Celebrations Around Chamber of Commerce Week
September 4, 2014 - In celebration of Chamber of Commerce
Week in Illinois,
the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry is sponsoring a month of
networking, educational and special events, as well as staging our annual new
member recruitment campaign.
At the request of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn
has proclaimed September 8-12 as Chamber of Commerce Week in Illinois.
Mayoral Proclamation
Elmhurst Mayor Steve Morley has issued a Mayoral Proclamation declaring
September 8-12 as Chamber of Commerce Week in Elmhurst. Read more: Chicago
Tribune
Top 10 Trends for a
Successful Illinois:
Looking Forward to 2015
Theresa E. Mintle - President & CEO, Chicagoland
Chamber of Commerce, Chicago,
IL
Illinois is under tremendous competitive
pressure from our neighboring states that have more business-friendly environments. We are all
striving to find the smartest ways to help our economy grow, add jobs and build
a prosperous future for Illinois.
We’ll explore the challenges and
opportunities for business owners and leaders in this lively and candid
panel discussion.
• Learn the Top 10 Trends in
business for Illinois
going into 2015- including small business, industry and public policy.
• Hear
real-world advice on what your business can do to improve both your company’s
outlook and the future of our region. Learn More: Illinois CPA Society
Best Practices: Canton Area Chamber - IIRA's Business Succession and Transition Planning Workshop Set for Oct. 21
The Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs (IIRA) at Western Illinois University is hosting the workshop "Business Succession and Transition Planning" Tuesday, Oct. 21 in collaboration with the Canton Area Chamber of Commerce and Spoon River Partnership for Economic Development. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Donaldson Community Center, located at 250 South Avenue D, Canton, IL. The workshop is open free to businesses statewide (registration required), as well as to businesses in neighboring states.According to Jolene Willis, associate manager of IIRA's Illinois Cooperative Development Center, the workshop will be conducted by Steve Barnhart, a technical specialist from the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC). His presentation will address succession and transition-planning issues encountered by all types of family and closely held businesses, regardless of whether they are in the manufacturing sector. With more than 25 years of organizational development and operations leadership experience, Barnhart provides training and business improvement services to Illinois companies, drawing upon IMEC's state and national resources to help companies increase productivity and remain competitive. Read more: Western Illinois University
Chicagoland Chamber Small Business Week Events - Oct. 7 - Oct. 9, 2014
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Chamber business: Goldman
Sachs is looking to help 10,000 small businesses with a $500 MILLION investment
The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program is
a $500 million investment to help small businesses create jobs and economic
opportunity by providing them with greater access to business education,
financial capital, and business support services. 10,000 Small Businesses is
designed for business owners with limited resources who have a business poised
for growth. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to growing their business
and creating jobs within their community. Learn more about this program and
eligibility requirements. Further information: 10,000
Small Businesses
Famous Chamber of
Commerce Quotation (Education)
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