b'CHAMBER INITIATIVESIllinoisThe Illinois Chamber of Commerce has launched its Mainstreet Initiative, which is designed to coordinate and empower local chambers of commerce throughout the state. This program is accessible to all local chamber members Chambersand features monthly advocacy calls where participants can engage in mean-ingful discussions about current state legislative topics and emerging issues in Mainstreettheir communities. These calls also provide a platform to identify and foster collaboration between local chambers on advocacy issues, aiming to create a unified voice in addressing common challenges.Initiative Understanding that some local chambers have limited government affairs resources, the Illinois Chamber of Commerce is committed to being a reliable statewide partner. Through this initiative, we also offer strategic advocacy guid-ance, call-to-action campaigns, best practices, and networking opportunities to help local chambers serve their membership base while stimulating regional economic development.The Illinois Chamber is also pleased to offer in-person and virtual legisla-tive presentations to local chambers across the state. This opportunity is pro-vided exclusively as a benefit to our member local chambers and offers valuable insights into the legislative developments that took place over the past year at the statehouse, along with their implications for businesses in Illinois.Over the past several months, weve had the privilege to engage with our local chamber partners on numerous events of this type in a variety of formats. If you are planning programming for the spring or early summer, we would be happy to assist with these advocacy topics based on availability. For any ques-tions, or a desire to engage further on this initiative,please contact Andrew Cunningham.Understanding that some local chambers have limited government affairs resources, the Illinois Chamber of Commerce is committed to being a reliable statewide partner.14ILLINOIS BUSINESS LEADER'