BUSINESS AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Economic Development Division - Business Expansion,
Retention and Development
Workforce Development Program - Workforce Training and Recruitment Initiatives
International Chamber Program - International Business Opportunities
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BUSINESS ASSISTANCE TRAINING
AND EDUCATION
Monthly Business Assistance Workshops
Special Interest Groups - Valuable Email based Special Interest
Information
Publications/Guides and Information - Print and Web based Information
Executive Forums - Quarterly Events on Major Issues
Networking/Mentoring Programs - Formal and Informal Networking and Mentoring
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GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
Direct Lobbying Activities - Federal, State and County
Advocacy
Legislative Action Program - Member Alerts on Critical Action Issues
Local and Regional Action is Support for Business at the Local Level
State Capital Visit for Members each Spring
Cook County Government Visits - County Board and Departmental Articulation
Washington DC "Fly In" Representing Southland Business Interest in Washington
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NETWORKING AND BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
Monthly Regional Consensus Luncheons with Government
and Business Leaders
Annual Business Expo with Exhibits, Workshops and Selling Opportunities
Host or Attend Monthly Business After Hours
Summer Golf Outing - A Great Summer Event with a Full Field of Golfers
Chairman's Annual Dinner with 500 Attendees
Fall Fashion Show featuring the Latest Fashions for Men and Women
Winter Sports Luncheon featuring a Sports Celebrity Speaker
Annual Awards Luncheon acknowledging Members for their Efforts |
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ADVERTISING, SPONSORSHIP, PROMOTIONS
Chicago Southland Business Magazine - The B to B
Magazine of the Southland
Special Discount Web Ads controlled by Members
Members Online Directory - Free and Searchable Listing of all Active Members
Sponsorship Program - Multiple Sponsor Levels and Opportunities
Chamber Partner Program - Annual Package Price for Chamber Events
Membership Directory/Buyers Guide - Free listing for all members on CD-ROM and
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BUSINESS SUPPORT AND DISCOUNT
PROGRAMS
Bond Pool Program - Tax Exempt Revenue Bonds for
Manufacturers and other Sectors
Online Member-to-Member Discounts - Chamber Members offering Discounts to
Members
Buying Cooperative Program - Unique Group Purchasing on Specific Products and
Services
Business and Executive Forums - Forums Covering Specialized Sectors and
Strategies |
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SELLING ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Annual Business Expo Exhibitor Program - The
Southland's Premier Business Exhibit Event
Free Membership List - Perfect Direct Marketing Tool |
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BUSINESS INFORMATION
Business Magazine - Monthly Business to Business
Magazine for the Southland
Regional Data Services - Wage, Salary, Community Data
On-line Business Resources - Links and Proprietary Data for Members |
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COMMITTEES AND SPECIAL INTERESTS
GROUPS
Workforce Committees
Technology Committee - Assists Members with Workshops and Information
Cultural Diversity Committee - Marketing to and Employing Diverse Markets
Governmental Affairs Committee - Drives the Chamber's Legislative Agenda |
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MEMBER ACTIVITIES
Ambassadors Club - Reaches out to Members and Increases
Member Retention
Diamond Club - Our Leading Membership Recruiters
Membership Campaigns - Annual Campaign with Member Rewards and Great Networking
Leadership Opportunities - Various Committees, Offices and other Leadership
Positions |
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SPECIAL MEMBER SERVICES
Meeting Room Access - Chamber Space Available to
Members Only
Certificates of Origin - International Trade Service to Member Shippers |
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