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SUMMARY:Women in Business Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Women in Business Conference offers powerful strategies and techniques to help you advance your career by engaging with our outstanding presenters. You’ll discover how to accelerate your career growth\, unlock exciting new opportunities\, and achieve your personal goals. This is an invaluable chance to learn from top professionals and gain the competitive edge you need to succeed! \nJoin us for a day filled with insightful talks and networking opportunities with successful women from various industries across Illinois. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to be part of a movement that’s shaping the future of women in business. Register now to secure your spot! \nStrong Women. Stronger Illinois \nIllinois women are Second to No One. We have amazing talent\, determination\, intelligence\, and resolve. \nThe robust agenda will provide time for networking and connecting with professionals\, and topics providing takeaways for all to take back to the office or home. \n\n\nThank  you Signature Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you Leader Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you Corporate Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you Marketing Partners\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\nBecome a Sponsor\n\nAGENDA\n\noUR SPEAKERS
URL:https://ilchamber.org/event/women-in-business-conference/
LOCATION:NIU Center Ballroom\, 1120 E. Diehl Rd.\, Naperville\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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SUMMARY:Form I-9 Compliance: How Employers Can Comply and Avoid Costly Mistakes
DESCRIPTION:In a recent factsheet\, ICE recategorized a number of Form I-9’s errors resulting in a significant reduction of a Company’s ability to make corrections during a Form I-9 audit. The result\, more errors are now immediately finable. This means it is more important than ever for employers to understand proper Form I-9 completion\, correction\, reverification and retention procedures.  Sara Zorich will provide Form I-9 compliance analysis and insight on ICE’s new guidance on finable Form I-9 errors. Sara will also discuss Form I-9 auditing\, E-Verify compliance and ICE visits. Please join Sara Zorich on June 11 at 10:30 CT. \n\n\n\n\nmore info\n\nregister here
URL:https://ilchamber.org/event/form-i-9-compliance-how-employers-can-comply-and-avoid-costly-mistakes/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Are You Certain Your Business is Protected from Cyber Attacks?
DESCRIPTION:The Illinois Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Cyberology to offer a cybersecurity education program for its members. This session is designed to help Illinois businesses better understand common cyber risks and build awareness of practical strategies to address them. \nIn this webinar\, participants will explore: \n\nKey components of the Cyberology program and how it supports cybersecurity learning\nAn overview of the resources and tools available through the program\nPractical steps businesses can take to begin improving their cybersecurity posture\n\n\n\n\n\nmore info\n\nregister here
URL:https://ilchamber.org/event/are-you-certain-your-business-is-protected-from-cyber-attacks/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Privacy in the Workplace: An Overview & Timely Update for Illinois Employers
DESCRIPTION:Managing workplace privacy issues is increasingly complex. In light of both Illinois and Federal law developments\, employers of all sizes and industries must be intimately familiar with their legal obligations. With the legalization and frequency of marijuana consumption to advances in technologies used by more and more individuals\, understanding the extent to which employers can manage the workplace while ensuring that it does not violate privacy rights and protections. Its impact in the workplace is critical to know and understand. \nThis timely webinar\, presented by management-side attorney Jeffrey Risch of Amundsen Davis LLC\, will present a comprehensive overview of key privacy issues all employers operating in Illinois must recognize (including those under Illinois’ Privacy in the Workplace Act)\, as well as practical guidance on how management can better monitor and control the workplace without running afoul with legal obligations.  \nTopics include: \n\nSocial Media\nMarijuana\nBiometric Information Protections (BIPA)\nGenetic Information Protections (GIPA)\nPersonnel Records\nMedical Information\nI-9 Documentation\nGuns/Conceal Carry\nVideo Surveillance\nAudio Recordings\nAnd More!\n\n\n\n\n\nmore info\n\nregister here
URL:https://ilchamber.org/event/privacy-in-the-workplace-an-overview-timely-update-for-illinois-employers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Why Performance Management Matters!
DESCRIPTION:Discover the difference between managing performance and evaluating it. This workshop helps leaders understand how continuous performance management builds stronger teams\, improves communication\, and drives long-term growth. Participants learn how to shift from once-a-year reviews to an ongoing\, collaborative process that supports employee development. \nThrough interactive discussions\, practical tools\, and real-world scenarios\, attendees explore performance management techniques such as goal alignment\, coaching conversations\, and real-time feedback. The workshop also clarifies the limitations of traditional performance appraisals. \nSome topics addressed \n· Definitions and differences between Performance Management and Performance Reviews \n· Explain why performance management is a continuous process\, not an annual event \n· Identify the limitations of traditional performance appraisals \n· Apply modern performance management techniques \n· Conduct effective feedback conversations \n· Build performance plans aligned with organizational goals \n· Why performance management matters \nJoin us for an interactive workshop to enhance your Performance Management! \n\n\n\n\nmore info\n\nregister here
URL:https://ilchamber.org/event/why-performance-management-matters/
LOCATION:NIU Center\, 1120 E. Diehl Rd\, Naperville\, IL\, 60563\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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SUMMARY:"Hours Worked" - The New Standard in Illinois for Pre and Post Shift Activities
DESCRIPTION:The Illinois Supreme Court recently ruled in Johnson v. Amazon.com Services LLC\, that the Illinois Minimum Wage Law does not incorporate the federal Fair Labor Standard Act’s Portal-to-Portal Act’s preliminary and postliminary exceptions to compensable work requirements. That is\, now in Illinois\, even if employees undertake activities before their shift start time or after their shift end time that are neither necessary nor indispensable to their work duties and responsibilities\, the time spent conducting these pre- and post-shift activities must be included as “work time” and compensated so long as the employee is “required” to be on the employer’s premises.  Join Scott Cruz\, Labor & Employment attorney at UB Greensfelder for this informative webinar\, where he will address this important decision for Illinois employers\, and offers practical tips for compliance.  \n\n\n\n\nMore info\n\nregister here
URL:https://ilchamber.org/event/hours-worked-the-new-standard-in-illinois-for-pre-and-post-shift-activities/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:AI in the Workplace: Legal Risks & Practical Realities
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this webinar presented by Senior Attorney Nicholas Ustaski with Dykema where he will discuss: \n\nThe Current Landscape\nEmployees Using AI\nEmployer Use of AI\nAI Driven Employment Litigation and Transaction Trends\nAI Governance: What Employers Should Be Doing\nKey Takeaways\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more\n\nregister here
URL:https://ilchamber.org/event/ai-in-the-workplace-legal-risks-practical-realities/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801
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SUMMARY:National Civics Bee
DESCRIPTION:The Illinois Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and local chambers of commerce across Illinois to host a first-of-its-kind statewide civics competition. The 2025-2026 National Civics Bee encourages middle school students in grades 6-8 to engage in civics and contribute to their communities.The competition\, modeled on traditional spelling and geography bees\, gives students the chance to win recognition and earn cash prizes by sharing ideas for improving their communities and showing their enthusiasm for civics. The winner of the National Civics Bee Illinois State Finals will be invited to Washington\, D.C. to compete in the inaugural National Civics Bee national championship in Fall 2026. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\nAgenda Coming Soon\n\nBecome a Sponsor\n\nState Finals Competition Round Rules
URL:https://ilchamber.org/event/national-civics-bee/
LOCATION:UI Springfield
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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SUMMARY:Annual Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:September 24\, 2026 l Hilton Chicago Continental Room\, 720 S. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago IL 60605 \nThe Annual Luncheon is the Chamber’s signature event\, bringing together business leaders from across the state who share a common goal: creating a business climate that fosters inclusive growth and prosperity for everyone. This event provides a platform to highlight issues that are important to the business community and to elevate them on the public agenda. \n1030am to 11:30am - Join us for the Networking Reception/Expo11:30am - Luncheon begins \n\n\n\n\nOur Emcee\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLourdes Duarte is a four-time EMMY Award winner.  She co-anchors the WGN Evening News at 4pm and is one of the station’s lead investigative reporters.  Prior to her role on the evening news\, Lourdes co-anchored the top-rated WGN Morning News.  She also hosts WGN’s public affairs program Adelante Chicago. She has emceed the Illinois Chamber Annual Luncheon for the past two years.   \n\n\n\n\nThank you Business Supporter Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you Table Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship opportunities available.  Please contact Laurie Silvey at (217) 991-8598 or ls*****@*******er.org.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Coming Soon\n\nOur Speakers\n\nAgenda\n\nBecome a Sponsor
URL:https://ilchamber.org/event/annual-luncheon/
LOCATION:Hilton Chicago Continental Room\, 720 S. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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SUMMARY:Workers’ Compensation and Safety Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Illinois Chamber of Commerce and the Illinois Self-Insurers’ Association will join forces to present the Most Important Workers’ Compensation & Safety Conference in Illinois in 2025. Both organizations are committed to providing the Illinois business community with valuable information to help employers stay informed about workers’ compensation issues. This complex and often misunderstood law is crucial for employers and their employees to understand in order to remain compliant. The conference aims not only to educate employers on compliance but also to demonstrate how they can reduce their workers’ compensation costs in the process. \nPlease join us for the 2026 ILCC and ISIA Workers’ Compensation and Safety Conference. This year’s event includes the latest information from experts on workers’ compensation\, healthcare\, legislation\, self-insurance and more. Continuing education credits have been applied for pending approval: \n5.0 HRCI5.0 SHRM5.0 MCLE5.0 CRCC \nFor more information\, call Laurie Silvey at (217) 991-8598 or ls*****@*******er.org \n\n\n\n\nRegistration Coming soon\n\nOur Speakers\n\nAgenda Coming Soon\n\nBecome a Sponsor
URL:https://ilchamber.org/event/workers-compensation-and-safety-conference/
LOCATION:NIU Center\, 1120 E. Diehl Rd\, Naperville\, IL\, 60563\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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SUMMARY:Exports Conference
DESCRIPTION:After a brief pause during the pandemic\, we are excited to announce the return of the Annual Exports Conference\, hosted by the Illinois Chamber’s International Council. This half-day program\, followed by a networking reception\, will bring together industry leaders\, exporters\, and trade experts to explore the latest trends and opportunities in global commerce.In today’s environment\, U.S. tariff policies continue to pose significant challenges for exporters\, influencing supply chains\, pricing strategies\, and competitiveness in key markets. Understanding these dynamics—and how they impact Illinois businesses—is critical for navigating global trade successfully.Conference Highlights:•Keynote Address on the current state of global trade\, including the implications of U.S. tariff policy and its ripple effects across international markets.•Panel Discussions on:3 Illinois’ Agricultural Sector\, in recognition of the International Year of Women Farmers.3The USMCA and the future of the North American market.3Emerging market opportunities for Illinois exporters in ASEAN\, LATAM\, and the EU.Don’t miss this chance to reconnect\, gain insights\, and position your business for success in the evolving global marketplace.  \nFor more information\, reach out to Laura Ortega at lo*****@*******er.org \n  \n\n\n\n\nRegistration opening soon\n\nBecome a sponsor\n\nAgenda coming soon\n\nOur Speakers
URL:https://ilchamber.org/event/exports-conference/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,International Business events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261203
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SUMMARY:New Laws Forum
DESCRIPTION:The New Laws Forum is dedicated to upcoming legislation and legal developments that will affect all employers in Illinois starting in 2026 and beyond. The forum will feature Illinois attorneys and experts discussing the latest changes in state laws\, as well as representatives from government agencies. Additionally\, a panel of Senior HR professionals will share their experiences regarding how these laws have impacted their businesses and what to expect in the future. It’s already been a busy year\, and more regulations are on the way. \nThank you Sponsors \nSponsorship still available.  Contact ls*****@*******er.org for more information. \n\n\n\n\nRegistration coming soon\n\nBecome a Sponsor\n\nAgenda Coming Soon\n\nour speakers
URL:https://ilchamber.org/event/new-laws-forum/
LOCATION:NIU Center\, 1120 E. Diehl Rd\, Naperville\, IL\, 60563\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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