News & Announcements

Chamber Members: Unemployment numbers are of focus today as the report is not as promising as weeks before, but there are some positives to take out. Also, talks progress of specific federal aid items, but as always, there are some needs attached. See below for more...

Chamber Members: Thank you to Will County Executive Denise Winfrey for joining us today on our Virtual Conference. Denise shared with us several important updates regarding programs and projects within Will County. In addition, she made an announcement concerning the...

Chamber Members: Today’s big news is that President Trump has ordered his negotiating team to halt talks with Speaker Pelosi until after the November election. We take a look as well at state revenues from gambling and cannabis. Also, don’t forget to join us tomorrow...

Chamber Members: See the information below for the virtual conference for this week as we welcome Will County Executive Denise Winfrey on Wednesday for the annual State of the County Address.  County Executive Winfrey will join us at 11 AM. Also, all non-profit...

Chamber Members: You have all probably seen the big news that has broke on the Coronavirus front by now, but we’ll repeat for those that it may have snuck by. No deal in D.C., but the House moved forward with a vote. Also, some additional job numbers that have a mix...

Chamber Members: Thursday is the day of the week that brings on the employment report. See below for those details along with an update on the last-minute effort to agree on federal aid. The Senate on Wednesday passed a short-term funding bill just hours before the...

Chamber Members: Have you all recovered from that debate last night? Today we’ve got a few different pieces to share on the COVID front. Also, it seems as if a good number of our members like the varying info pieces, so we’ll start mixing things up a little more at...

Chamber Members: Tonight is the first Presidential debate. Many will be tuning in to hear what each of the candidates has to say. Don’t forget about the possible federal government shutdown as the Senate resumes consideration of the continuing resolution to extend...

Chamber Members: Happy Monday as we start the last week in September and move into October. Make sure you’ve got your applications in today for the Will County Small Business Assistance Grant as it closes out. They have plenty of funds remaining with a reported...

Chamber Members: Another end to another week. As we move into fall and the continuance of the pandemic, please make sure you are taking full advantage of grant programs available. We have listed three below and two of them have deadlines next week. More information is...