“The Joliet Chamber was one of the first groups I joined 24 years ago when I started my sales job with the local radio stations. I knew no one, and the chamber staff and members were welcoming and helpful from day one. Since then, the chamber has been absolutely...
Government Affairs Roundup “Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates” Chamber members: The Roundup is back after a week off for some catching up and time off. Thanks to all that supported our New Orleans North event, our AABA Gala, and...
Government Affairs Roundup “Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates” Chamber members: Going to keep this short today as we’re in full New Orleans North mode as we get ready for Friday. See below for a few notes. If you haven’t already...
Government Affairs Roundup “Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates” Chamber members: Gas prices continue to be the topic of conversation as averages now hover at $5 a gallon. It is impacting just about everything imaginable. See below for...
Government Affairs Roundup “Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates” Chamber members: The recent big news centers around the announcement that the census bureau undercounted the Illinois population. This means more federal funding should...
Government Affairs Roundup “Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates” Chamber members: We’re getting closer to the June primaries here in Illinois as June 28 is the official date. You can begin now to cast your vote as in-person voting...
Government Affairs Roundup “Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates” Chamber members: Congress returns this week to debate access to abortion, more U.S. aid to Ukraine and new funding to combat Covid-19, taking up high-stakes domestic and...
Government Affairs Roundup “Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates” Chamber members: United States Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was in town today to visit the new Joliet Gateway Center Bus Station. The visit will...
Government Affairs Roundup “Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates” Chamber members: Thanks to our five state legislators that joined us for lunch yesterday to talk about what happened in Springfield during the last session. Today’s...
Government Affairs Roundup “Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates” Chamber members: Congress is back to work in Washington D.C. so some updates are shared below in today’s Roundup. A reminder about the downtown Joliet parking survey....
