Illinois State Chamber Of Commerce

The second largest program is that of conferences. Over the past several years, the chamber has offered an annual luncheon. Attendance for this event has grown to over 500 businesses. It provides opportunities for its members to come together annually and learn from their peers from various industries. Participant evaluations of this and other conferences indicate the chamber is providing information to businesses that 1) helps them better understand the existing public policies and, 2) helps them become more efficient and effective in their business operations.