President’s Message
As I have completed my first month as President and CEO of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, I want to begin by expressing…
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Member Spotlight: Bloomington Offset Process, Inc.
1 What led BOPI to establish and continue expanding its operations in Illinois? BOPI (Bloomington Offset Process, Inc.) was founded in Bloomington in 1947….
Areida Group: A Strategic Growth Partner for Business Owners in Illinois
Areida Group is a strategic growth partner serving privately held businesses across Illinois and throughout the country. Founded by John Hwang, CFA, the…
Forged for the Future: Norseman Defense Technologies Expands Its Footprint in Illinois
By Nathan Reynolds, Account Executive Norseman Defense Technologies has built its reputation on delivering mission‑critical innovation to organizations that cannot afford failure. As…
IL Chamber Under the Dome Dispatch: May 2026 Session Recap & Forecast
Our Government Relations team has been hard at work all session long representing our valued members across every industry and sector of the…
2026 Illinois Employment Law Update: New Compliance Obligations on AI, Leave, Pay, and Workplace Agreements
By Abad Lopez, Sean Darke, Nicholas Ustaski & Gerardo Medina on December 16, 2025 Takeaways As 2025 draws to a close, employers should…
Illinois Chamber Responds to Governor Pritzker’s State of the State and Budget Address
The Illinois Chamber of Commerce appreciates Governor Pritzker’s FY27 Budget Recommendation that seeks to address many of today’s economic challenges. We understand that balancing a budget requires making tough decisions with limited resources. However, this budget proposal…
America 250, Illinois-Style
Gabrielle H. Lyon, PhD, Chair, Illinois America 250, Executive Director, Illinois Humanities America’s 250th birthday is drawing national and international attention. In the…
2026 Global Trade Outlook Highlights Global Shifts in Trade, Policy, and Investment
By Laura Ortega, Executive Director, International Business, Illinois Chamber of Commerce On February 27, 2026, the Illinois Chamber’s International Business Council convened global…
A Message from the Chairman & Interim CEO
“The legitimate object of government is to do for a community of people whatever they need to have done, but cannot do at…