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Response to Poshard-Hastert Capital Plan Proposal
President's Message Whitley

Doug Whitley, President & CEO

5.27.08 The elected leaders of this state are the managers of a multi-billion dollar enterprise and are no less responsible for the management of this enterprise than are the CEO and managers of a multi-national corporation. Thus, it is irrational, irresponsible and unconscionable for the elected leaders of our state to allow almost a decade to lapse without revisiting and recommitting the necessary financial resources and planning to demonstrate they are proud protectors and conscientious stewards of the taxpayers’ infrastructure assets...

State Farm Supports National Guard & Reserve Employees



Edward Rust, Jr., chairman and chief executive officer of Illinois Chamber member State Farm Insurance Companies, and Thomas Hall, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, hold a framed certificate commemorating the company signing an ESGR Statement of Support on behalf of its more than 1,600 locations across the US. The Illinois Chamber encourages all businesses to sign ESGR Statements of Support (see the link below to participate). Photo: Private 1st Class Lalita Laksbergs, Illinois Army National Guard.

 

Register now for Illinois Chamber Seminar on Independent Contractors

August 7, 13 and 20: Employment law is constantly evolving.  The use of independent contractors and other contingent workforce arrangements is growing in businesses in all industries. Are you as informed as you should be?

New Chairman Calvin Butler Elected at June 20 Board MeetingButler


6.23.08
The Board of Directors of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce elected Calvin Butler of Commonwealth Edison as Chairman for the 2008-2010 term. Mary Crego of State Farm was elected Vice Chair. The Board commended outgoing Chairman Joe Dively of Consolidated Communications for a very successful 2006-2008 term.

ComEd Offers Grants for Small Businesses, Nonprofits to Help Pay Electric Bills

5.8.08 As part of ComEd’s CARE assistance programs, the utility is distributing $300,000 to help small businesses and nonprofits with their electricity bills. The program provides a one-time grant of up to $2,500 for eligible non-residential ComEd customers that are experiencing a special circumstance or hardship.

Illinois Chamber, U of I launch certification program for HR managers

5.1.08 The Illinois Chamber is partnering with the University of Illinois to launch the Illinois HR Excellence program, a certification program for HR practitioners featuring day-long workshops on HR topics. more

 

 

 

 

 

ESGR
Support Your National Guard and Reservists

The Chamber urges all Illinois employers to recognize Guard and Reserve employees
by signing and displaying the ESGR Statement of Support.
To get yours, simply complete an online form.

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