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Mowery & Schoenfeld highlights decade of charitable work supporting children
By K. U. Butler | Sep 9, 2025
Since 2015, Mowery & Schoenfeld, a Lincolnshire-based accounting and consulting firm, has increased its focus on community service through its M&S Cares initiative.
Cara Collective CEO Dr. Kathleen St. Louis Caliento discusses leadership shaped by immigrant roots
By Southland Marquee | Sep 5, 2025
Dr. Kathleen St. Louis Caliento, President and CEO of Cara Collective, traces her dedication to civic leadership back to her early years as the child of Haitian immigrants.
Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk aims to raise $1 million for suicide prevention
By Southland Marquee | Sep 5, 2025
More than 6,000 people are expected to participate in the Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk on September 27, 2025.
Chicagoland Chamber hosts annual Golf Classic with focus on networking and community
By Southland Marquee | Sep 2, 2025
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce held its 2025 Golf Classic on August 26, bringing together more than 100 business and civic leaders from the Chicago area.
Chicagoland Chamber congratulates board member Robert Blackwell on Vatican visit
By Southland Marquee | Aug 25, 2025
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce has recognized Killerspin and board member Robert Blackwell for a recent visit to Vatican City.
KOVAL Distillery founder reflects on family roots and leadership challenges
By Southland Marquee | Aug 22, 2025
Dr. Sonat Birnecker, co-founder of KOVAL Distillery, started her business by personally introducing the brand to Chicago restaurants and bars while caring for her infant son.
Barriers remain high for Chicagoland small businesses seeking government contracts
By Southland Marquee | Aug 20, 2025
Government procurement is an important source of revenue for many businesses in the Chicagoland area.
Chicagoland Chamber supports $1.3B O'Hare Concourse D expansion
By Southland Marquee | Aug 18, 2025
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce has expressed support for the groundbreaking of Concourse D at O’Hare International Airport, a project valued at $1.3 billion and marking a significant step in the airport’s terminal expansion. “O’Hare is a...
WonderPlay & Coffee brings family-focused play café concept to Avondale
By Southland Marquee | Aug 7, 2025
At WonderPlay & Coffee in Avondale, families find a space where children can play and parents can relax with coffee and pastries.
Chicago selected as host city for 2027 MLB All-Star Game
By Southland Marquee | Aug 1, 2025
Chicago has been chosen to host the 2027 MLB All-Star Game, marking the fourth time Wrigley Field will serve as the venue for this event.
Chicagoland Chamber adds new business members for July 2025
By Southland Marquee | Aug 1, 2025
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce has announced the addition of several new members to its business network for July 2025.
Chicagoland Chamber opposes revived head tax amid Chicago budget deficit
By Southland Marquee | Jul 30, 2025
Chicago officials are considering bringing back a corporate head tax and introducing a new payroll expense tax as part of efforts to address a projected $1 billion budget deficit in 2026.
Chicagoland Chamber celebrates members featured in Crain's Notable Leaders List
By Southland Marquee | Jul 19, 2025
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce has announced that 21 of its members have been recognized in Crain’s Notable Leaders List.
Chicagoland Chamber adds diverse businesses to its membership in June 2025
By Southland Marquee | Jul 1, 2025
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce has announced the addition of new members to its network as of June 2025.
Emerging Leaders Chicago hosts Pride Month event highlighting LGBTQ+ voices
By Southland Marquee | Jun 30, 2025
Emerging Leaders Chicago recently hosted its annual Pride Month event at Hopsmith Tavern on June 26.
Dan Lynch shares insights at Emerging Leaders Chicago fireside chat
By Southland Marquee | Jun 23, 2025
Emerging Leaders Chicago recently organized a Fireside Chat featuring Dan Lynch, Vice President of State and Local Government Affairs at United Airlines and Chair of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
Chicagoland Chamber celebrates members on Crain's notable nonprofit leaders list
By Southland Marquee | Jun 9, 2025
Seven members of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce have been recognized in Crain’s Chicago Business's list of notable nonprofit leaders.
Chamber focuses on unified vision at 121st annual meeting amid economic uncertainty
By Southland Marquee | Jun 9, 2025
The Chamber of Commerce welcomed a diverse group of business, civic, and government leaders at its 121st Annual Meeting on June 3, 2025.
Chicagoland Chamber comments on 2025 legislative session challenges
By Southland Marquee | Jun 2, 2025
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce has issued a statement reflecting on the 2025 Spring Legislative Session.
Grubhub's Dave Tovar discusses leadership in changing environments
By Southland Marquee | Jun 2, 2025
Change is a constant in the business world, and how leaders manage it can shape a company's future.