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FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2015

An Important Time for Our Business Community
With the recent election of a new governor and state officials, and the upcoming municipal election, this is a critical period for our business community. It is more important than ever that we stay informed and actively participate in a process that will shape the future of our city and state.
The Chicagoland Chamber remains optimistic about our region’s future, and we’re looking forward to working with all of our elected officials to reinvigorate our economy and address the challenges we face. Here are some important events to keep in mind over the next few weeks:
  • February 4, 2015: The Governor’s State of the State Address
  • February 18, 2015: The Governor’s Budget Address
  • February 24, 2015: Municipal Elections
We will be releasing timely statements on each of these important events with the goal of keeping you well informed on the issues and their implications for you and your business.
We have identified several important issues to address in collaboration with our new Governor, state legislators and elected city officials, including:
  • Pension reform
  • Business-friendly tax reforms
  • The next step in workers’ compensation reform
  • Improvements to our transportation infrastructure
  • Affordable education and workforce training opportunities
Mark Segal, Chair of the Chamber’s Public Policy Committee, joined a panel of experts Monday on WBEZ's Morning Shift to evaluate Mayor Emanuel’s performance on jobs and the economy, giving the Mayor a “B” grade. The Chicagoland Chamber will continue to keep a close watch and weigh in when needed as the 2015 municipal elections approach.  As always, we encourage our members to vote so that the voice of our business community is heard.
To celebrate election day, we will be hosting “Politics on Tap! Business After Business Networking” at O’Briens Restaurant in Old Town. I urge anyone interested to join us to see the votes roll in, network and cheer on your favorite candidates with friends and colleagues on Tuesday, February 24.
Click here to register for the event. 

Sincerely,
 
Theresa E. Mintle
President & CEO
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce

Please Join Us in Welcoming Mike Reever as our New Vice President of Government Affairs
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Mike Reever as our new Vice President of Government Affairs. Mike will begin at the Chamber on Monday, February 9. We are very excited to have Mike aboard, working on the Chamber’s behalf with elected officials, policy makers and business leaders to confront the economic challenges facing our region and create a healthy business climate in Chicago. 
As the Vice President of Government Affairs, Mike will oversee the Chamber’s policy agenda at the city, county and state level and direct the government affairs staff. 
Originally from Toledo, Ohio, Mike came to Chicago to attend college at Loyola University Chicago where he received his Bachelor of Arts in political science in 2007. He continued his education, receiving his Juris Doctor from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago in May of 2011. During law school, he served as an extern for The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois. After taking the bar exam, he was sworn in November of 2011.
Mike then took on the role of Chief of Staff for State Representative Ann M. Williams where he oversaw in-district operations, community outreach and policy development. He served as Assistant Legal Counsel to Illinois Senate President John J. Cullerton during the 2014 legislative session where he staffed the Local Government and State Government & Veterans Affairs Committees.
He has volunteered on several races at the State and City level over the past several years while also serving as an attorney on election challenges for City and State races for the Democratic Party of Illinois.

Up Next: Upcoming Events 

PAC Advocacy Champion Award
Celebrate Jerry Roper as the first honoree of the Chicagoland Chamber PAC Advocacy Champion Award.
February Member Orientation
Learn about membership benefits and see a presentation of our Small Business Economic Outlook Survey results.
Online Video: A Must-Have Content Marketing Tool
Hear from an expert panel of online video strategists and social media gurus.
Politics on Tap! Business After Business Networking
Enjoy cocktails, see the votes come in and cheer on your candidates at O'Briens Restaurant.

Business After Business - Chicago Blackhawks
Break the ice with potential clients and watch the Blackhawks take on the Islanders.
The Exchange 2015
Attend the Chamber's largest networking event of the year with more than 800 attendees and 100 exhibitors.

Please Welcome Our Newest Members

Questions about Chamber membership? Contact Membership Resources Manager Lisa Sims at lsims@chicagolandchamber.org or 312.494.6731.
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