b'CHAIRMANS MESSAGEA Message From the Chairman & Acting CEOAs Chairman and Acting CEO/ Bailey in Its a Wonderful Life. Too President of the Illinois Chamberoften, the business community is of Commerce, I want to take aunfairly portrayed in the same light momentat this reflective time ofas Mr. Pottercold, self-interested, yearto share how deeply gratefuland disconnected. But we know the we are for your partnership, yourtruth: the vast majority of Illinois trust, and your commitment tobusinesses are much more like keeping Illinois strong. George Baileys Building & LoanThe Illinois Chamber Boardrooted in community, driven by of Directors and our dedicatedservice, creating opportunity, and staff have been working in concert,helping families and neighborhoods day in and day out, to advancethrive. the interests of you, our membersOur state is fortunate to have DAN WAGNER across the great State of Illinois.employers like youleaders who CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Whether through effective advocacyinvest, innovate, hire, and give back. ACTING CEO/PRESIDENT in Springfield, expanding ourWe are blessed by your membership policy expertise, strengthening ourand honored to represent you. membership services, promotingOn behalf of the Illinois our members to overseas markets, orChamber Board and staff, thank you elevating Illinois business reputationfor all you do for Illinois. We look nationally, we remain focused onforward to continuing our work delivering the results you expect andtogether to build a stronger, more deserve. prosperous future for our wonderful During the holiday season,Land of Lincoln. Im often reminded of the contrastHappy Holidays!between Mr. Potter and George The Our state is fortunate to have employers like youleaders who invest, innovate, hire, and give back. We are blessed by your membership and honored to represent you.2ILLINOIS BUSINESS LEADER'