b'CHAMBER ADVOCACYPARTNERSHIP WITH INDONESIA August 7, 2024 | Many thanks to Consulate General of Indonesia for meeting with the Illinois Chamber today. We look forward to our continued partner-ship! The Chamber met with Indonesian Consul General Listyowati to discuss the US-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and what it means for Illinois businesses, farmers, and manufacturers. Photo from left to right: Indo-nesian Consul for Economic Affairs, Hikmat Moeljawan, Executive Director of International Business Council Laura Ortega Lamela, Indonesian Consul General Ms Listyowati, Executive Director of Infrastructure Council Andrew Cunningham, and Indonesian Consulate officer Jorrie Andrean.CHAMBER ATTENDS SUMMITJuly 11, 2024 | The 14th annual rail and maritime summit was hosted at the Union League Club of Chicago. Infrastructure Council Director Andrew Cun-ningham had the pleasure of being in attendance and spending the day with many of our great members. Thank you to the Illinois Soybean Association for the kind invitation and their work on behalf of Illinois farmers. Chamber member Canal Barge Company, Inc. CEO Merritt Lane talked about the issues most pressing for transportation leaders. Michael O. Miller, CEO of Chamber member Genesee & Wyoming Inc. gave 5 lessons for a better tomorrow and was the recipient of the Diolkos award.CUNNINGHAM ATTENDS GROUNDBREAKING IN PLAINFIELDJune 25, 2024 | Infrastructure Council Exec. Director Andrew Cunningham had the pleasure of representing the Chamber at the groundbreaking of the 143rd Street East Extension in Plainfield. The 143rd St East Extension involves the construction of a new road between IL 59 and IL 126 as well as a new bridge over the DuPage River. This project has been recognized by the Federal Highway Administration, Illinois Department of Transportation, Will County, and the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning(CMAP) as a critical com-ponent for regional mobility.SANDOVAL MEETS WITH SENATORS DURBIN AND SENATOR DUCKWORTHMay 13, 2024 | Chamber CEO Lou Sandoval met with the Illinois Senate delegation to discuss transportation and defense appropriations to Illinois and garnered support for foreign partnership investments and workforce impact issues in Illinois.26ILLINOIS BUSINESS LEADER'