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