b'Leadership Insights from the 2024 Landscape1. Bridge Builder Award energy can be economic drivers fornot have come this far without you, Simply put, businesses do not knowthe states economy.Stay tuned for aand we look forward to what we ideology, as political parties representmore robust series in 2025 focusingcan accomplish together in the year businesses in their districts. In ouron the Future Of various sectorsahead. Please do not hesitate to current polarized world, we needdriving economic growth in Illinois.reach out with ideas, questions, or more bridge builders who, regardless3. International Business Council opportunities for collaborationwe of ideology- put their constituentsare here for you.first and the needs of the businessesWith the global nature of our worldHeres to a Safe, Happy, and in their community.today, we saw fit to reignite ourHealthy Holiday Season. We The newly developed BridgeInternational Business Council,look forward to bigger and better Builder Award is given to onea natural fit for our Foreignendeavors in 2025!Democrat and one RepublicanConsulates in the state as we seek from the Senate and House. Theseto develop more avenues of ForeignYours in Fellowship,individuals exemplify bipartisanDirect Investment that assist the leadership in working across the aisleexisting businesses as suppliers and to create a business environmentdeveloping channels of reciprocal conducive to growth. Yes, growth istrade with other parts of the world.Lou Sandoval not redistribution of money from oneIn the first year, we launched fourPresident & CEOgroup to another, but organic growth.signature events that connectedIllinois Chamber of CommerceThat is what Illinois needs more of.our members with countries such Our team was honored toas Kazakhstan, Argentina, the EU, present Senator Meg Cappel, SenatorIndonesia, and many others, and this Jil Tracy, and Representatives Eva- has proven to be one of our most Dina Delgado and Jeff Keicher withpopular endeavors this year. the inaugural Bridge Builder Awards.These achievements directly Congratulations! We look forwardresult from your passion, to our next cohort of awardees at thecommitment, and engagement 104th General Assembly.with your state chamber. Your participation has been invaluable 2. Symposium Series on in helping us expand our range of Supply Chain and Energy offerings in 2024.We held two new Symposium Panels,We are excited about the convening thought leaders onpossibilities as we look ahead to applying technology and innovationthe coming year. We are planning to supply chain management andeven more opportunities for you to driving economic growth viaconnect, grow, and thrive in your innovation and energy.Thesebusiness endeavors. We will continue panels offered members an excellentto focus on advocacy, education, and opportunity to network and gain newbuilding a supportive community insights into how the world of supplythat drives value for your business. chain management has evolved post- Thank you again for being part pandemic and how innovation andof this incredible journey. We could DECEMBER 20243'