Coronavirus updates for 3.16.2020
Chamber Members: As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, we would like to share some updates with you regarding assistance programs and potential legislation. In addition, with concern to all regarding health and safety, we have decided to keep the Chamber...
Message regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease)
Message and Resources from the Joliet Chamber regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease) The Joliet Chamber Staff and the Board of Directors are actively monitoring the continuing developments regarding the spread of COVID-19. At this time, we encourage all of our...
March Government Affair Update
From Mike Paone – Chamber VP As we near the Illinois primary election on Tuesday, March 17 the Chamber urges everyone to get out and vote. In addition, consider both urging employees to exercise their right to vote and allowing for some flexibility on giving time...
Press Release: Joliet Chamber’s Leadership to Expand
News Release Contact: Katie Jablecki, Marketing & Communications Director 815.727.5371 kjablecki@jolietchamber.com For Immediate Release Joliet Chamber’s Leadership to Expand Joliet, IL. – February 13, 2020 – As one of the largest chambers and advocates for...
January Government Affairs Update
January Government Affairs Update From Mike Paone – Chamber VP LOCAL GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS: The Joliet City Council voted to begin development on a new city water source. The plan will be to bring Lake Michigan water to Joliet by building a pipeline to Indiana. The...
CLS is Coming to Joliet in January
Press Release Contact: Katie Jablecki, Marketing & Communications Director 815.727.5371 For Immediate Release kjablecki@jolietchamber.com Last Chance to Sign-up for the Joliet Chambers 42nd Annual Community Leadership School Joliet, IL. – December 17, 2019 –...
12/3/2019 Legislative Update
Federal Issues: On November 21st, Congress passed and the President signed into law a bill that cancels an impending cut of $7.6 billion in federal highway funds. If the previously scheduled rescission had gone into effect, Illinois would have been subject to a $452...
The African American Business Association (AABA) Awards Dinner Celebrated 3 Great Businesses in the Joliet Area
Joliet, IL November 6, 2019 The African American Business Association (AABA), a division of the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry, celebrated its 2nd Annual Awards Celebration on Tuesday, October 22nd. The Mission of the AABA group is to advocate for the...
The Council for Working Women to host Martinis, Mistletoe & More
Joliet, IL. – November 6, 2019 The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s Council for Working Women invites members of the local community to their Annual “Martinis, Mistletoe & More” Event on December 2nd, 2019 at the Victorian Ballroom on the Jacob...
Nominating Committee Announces Proposed Chamber Directors & Officers
NOMINATING COMMITTEE PROPOSED CHAMBER DIRECTORS & OFFICERS The Chamber Nominating Committee proposes the following candidates to fill vacancies on the Board of Directors of the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry. The terms shall be for the period of January...