Government Affairs Roundup for 8/25/2021

Government Affairs Roundup “Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates” Chamber members: An agreement has been made, so what is next? Just two days of frantic House action felt like a full week, but it is recess once again. Let’s look at what...

Government Affairs Roundup for 8/23/2021

Government Affairs Roundup “Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates” Chamber members: Argonne National Laboratory is celebrating with their 75th Anniversary Small Business Fair this Wednesday, the 25th. They’ve asked us to share with our...

ATHENA Award Recipient Announcement

Joliet, IL. – August 18, 2021 The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry and The Council for Working Women are excited to announce Ruth Colby as the 2021 recipient of The ATHENA Award. Ruth becomes the 34th Award recipient, and will be honored at a luncheon...

Government Affairs Roundup for 8/20/2021

Government Affairs Roundup “Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates” Chamber members: The application for the $250 million State of Illinois Back to Business (B2B) Grant Program is now open! B2B offers small businesses access to funds that...

Government Affairs Roundup for 8/18/2021

Government Affairs Roundup “Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates” Chamber members: The application for the $250 million State of Illinois Back to Business (B2B) Grant Program is now open! B2B offers small businesses access to funds that...