- Aug 19, 2019
State Rolls Out “Secure Choice” Retirement Savings Program
Illinois employers with 25 or more employees are now required to either offer a retirement plan or register employees with a new state-managed plan.
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Illinois employers with 25 or more employees are now required to either offer a retirement plan or register employees with a new state-managed plan.
The Nominating Committee of the Chamber’s Board of Directors is identifying members who might be interested in serving on the Board, beginning in January 2020. The Board is the Chamber’s governing body, with representatives from a diverse range of industries and business sizes.
With a ceremonial groundbreaking in July, the Northbrook Park District took a tangible step toward construction of its new Activity Center at Techny Prairie & Parks. The multi-purpose center is one of three significant projects planned for the community pursuant to the District’s comprehensive master plan and “New Places to Play” initiative.
In August, the Chamber emailed each member asking for a review of contact information, company descriptions, and other important information.
Tanya Fretheim, Street Level Studio, Cathy Irwin, Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, and Maria Doughty, Allstate are among the honorees in 22nd Century Media’s second annual North Shore Women in Business Awards.
Fans of craft brewing will be out in force for this first-ever beer and music fest, presented by the Village at the Techny Prairie Park & Fields.
The Chamber’s annual Meal Packing Event is a special opportunity for members to work together to help the community.
The Chamber is now accepting applications for its 2019-20 Leadership Northbrook class. Beginning in September, participants in this eight-session monthly program will have the unique opportunity to learn about the inner workings of the Village through presentations by community leaders and exclusive tours of local businesses and facilities.
With Governor Pritzker’s approval of the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, Illinois became the 11th state to legalize the sale and possession of marijuana products for recreational use by adults over 21.
While the new Illinois cannabis law allows for personal recreational use of marijuana beginning January 1, it also provides explicit protections for employers who want to preserve drug-free workplaces.