5 Things | Week of September 30
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Chicago’s Small Businesses Are Optimistic About Themselves – Not So Much About Chicago
EVENT RECAP | PRESENTED BY THE CHICAGOLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
A majority of Chicago’s small business owners – nearly three in four – are optimistic about their business’ prospects over the coming year, according to a survey conducted by the Chamber and the University of Illinois Chicago College of Business Administration, sponsored by TikTok. That figure, however, drops 14 percentage points when owners are asked about the city’s economic future. Those are just some of the compelling data points unveiled at the release of the survey results on Thursday, Sept. 26. Chamber CEO and President Jack Lavin, TikTok Global Head of Business Marketing Sofia Hernandez, and other leaders spoke at the event.?
Elevating Business and Art: Comcast Business Unveils Mobile Masterpieces with Local Artists Throughout Chicago
MEMBER NEWS?| PRESENTED BY COMCAST BUSINESS
In a move that blends creativity and technology, Comcast Business is partnering with four prominent Chicago-based artists in the Mobile Made SmARTer campaign, which spotlights the crucial role of mobile technologies in today's business market while celebrating Chicago's vibrant arts scene. Between Sept. 19 and Oct.10, the city will become a canvas for creativity and innovation, as four mobile statues, each designed by local artists, will debut in Lincoln Park, Hyde Park, Pilsen, and The Loop. These creative activations, highlighting Comcast Business' dedication to both technological innovation and community engagement, include a sweepstakes that’s open to businesses within Comcast's Greater Chicago Region. Five lucky winners will share in $10,000 in prizes, including one $5,000 award and five $1,000 awards. The winners will be announced Nov. 4.
Energy Leaders Discuss the Future of Nuclear Power in Chicago
EVENT RECAP?| PRESENTED BY THE CHICAGOLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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Our energy usage is at an inflection point: The growing demand for power could lead to a rise, or resurgence, in the usage of nuclear power, which has provided Illinois with significant loads of carbon-free, reliable power for decades. As our expert panelists discussed during the Chicago at a Crossroads conversation on Sept. 25, the developments around nuclear power have been spurred by our rapidly growing energy needs driven by society’s increasing reliance on data and new technologies.
Metronomics Can Help You Unlock Your Business’ Potential
SPONSORED CONTENT?| PRESENTED BY METRONOMICS?
On October 7, best-selling author and CEO Shannon Byrne Susko will lead a transformative workshop titled Foundation for Business Growth: 5 Steps to Gain Momentum. This event is designed to provide CEOs and their leadership teams with the practical tools and strategies they need to achieve exceptional growth. If you’re ready for real, actionable solutions to unlock growth, this workshop could be exactly what you need.
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Members in September 2024
MEMBER NEWS | PRESENTED BY THE CHICAGOLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome its newest members to a growing network of businesses and leaders committed to fostering a thriving economic environment in the region. This month, the Chamber welcomed: Discover, Enventure, Fortinet, FTI Consulting, Haymarket Center, Illinois College of Optometry, InDatAI Inc., iO Theater, Legal Sea Foods, MSU Credit Union, TikTok, and Trust and Track Institute. As the Chamber continues to advocate for businesses of all sizes, we look forward to working closely with our new members to promote growth, innovation, and opportunity across the region.