b'PRESIDENTS MESSAGEChamber Aims to Expand Value for MembersThe Illinois Chamber of Commerceclosely with all of you to achieve will celebrate its 105th anniversaryour shared goals and drive positive on May 27th, 2024. The Chamberchange. We will be the unifying was established in 1919 by 24 prom- factor in providing opportunities inent business leaders from variousto enhance your connections with parts of the state with the aim of ad- each other in addition to catalyzing vocating for all businesses in Illinois.your business growth. I am excited Despite the many changes that haveto announce that I will keep visiting taken place in the world over thebusiness companies to gain a deeper last century, one thing has remainedunderstanding of your needs and constant - the resilience and growthhow we can serve you better. Your of Illinois businesses. As memberssuccess is our top priority, and we are LOU SANDOVAL and business owners, you are thecommitted to providing you with the PRESIDENT AND CEO foundation of our community, andnecessary resources and support you we are committed to supporting yourneed to succeed.long-term success for many years toIn the latest issue of the Illinois come. Business Leader, we are privileged to As President and CEO of thefeature articles from our esteemed Illinois Chamber of Commerce, Imembers, Nicor and IFMK Law, am honored to serve and expandLtd. Additionally, we will be shar-the value proposition for our mem- ing insights from HeplerBroom on bers. Although advocacy remainsinsurance coverage for underlying one of our core principles, we striveBIPA lawsuits. We will also provide to adapt to the dynamic businessyou with our key takeaways from the environment and offer more value toGovernors State of the State address all our members, regardless of theirdelivered in February. Lastly, we are size. Our focus is on providing toolsexcited to present the results of the that will enhance the representationlatest Independent Contractor survey of businesses across all sectors, withconducted by the Illinois Chamber inclusivity across the economic spec- of Commerce in collaboration with trum. To achieve this, we will workChamber Member, Doordash.through our affiliate member cham- We look forward to the import-bers across the state and engage theant work ahead and to a bright future largest special interest group in thefor Illinois businesses. state - businesses and business own- Yours in Fellowship,ers. We aim to keep them informed and active on issues that may hinder the business climate in Illinois.As we begin the new year, we areLou Sandovalfilled with excitement and anticipa- President and CEOtion for all that 2024 has in store forIllinois Chamber of Commerce us. We are committed to working 2ILLINOIS BUSINESS LEADER'