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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - springfield-il BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hiring & Firing 101 DTSTART:20260915T153000Z DTEND:20260915T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T183004Z UID:10000048-1789468200-1789473600@ilchamber.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Hiring and firing are crucial bookends of every employment rel ationship\, and it can be overwhelming to keep up with the ever-changing l aws related to the workplace. Led by an experienced employment attorney\, this webinar will help you make sure your business avoids legal missteps w hen onboarding and terminating employees. Join us as we explore protected classes\, what is (and isn't) appropriate to ask in an interview\, an over view of severance agreements\, and much more. \n\n\n\n\nlearn more\n\nregi ster here LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T183004Z LOCATION:Online URL:https://ilchamber.org/event/hiring-firing-101/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Illinois Chamber of Commerce X-SOURCE-URL:https://ilchamber.org/1721-2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Building Enterprise Value: Preparing Your Middle-Market Company to Scale\, Raise Capital\, or Sell DTSTART:20260917T153000Z DTEND:20260917T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260806T003353Z UID:10000049-1789641000-1789646400@ilchamber.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:As middle-market companies approach critical inflection points —whether scaling rapidly\, raising capital\, pursuing an acquisition\, o r preparing for a potential sale—the challenge shifts from simply drivin g growth to proving the business is ready for its next stage. Investors an d buyers are not only evaluating revenue. They are assessing whether the o rganization has the leadership\, operating discipline\, financial visibili ty\, and execution infrastructure required to scale and consistently deliv er results. \nThis practical workshop focuses on three value-critical area s that strengthen enterprise value and investor confidence: \n· A clear b usiness roadmap aligned with growth goals \n· Reliable data\, performance visibility\, and disciplined decision-making \n· A scalable leadership\, organizational\, and human capital structure \nParticipants will gain tip s and tools to explore how to move beyond fragmented informal decision-mak ing and disconnected initiatives toward an integrated operating model supp orted by strong governance\, cross-functional alignment\, and execution di scipline. \nDesigned for founders\, CEOs\, and executive leadership teams\ , this session provides a clear\, actionable path to transform the operati ng model\, elevate performance visibility\, and deliver a high-performing business that realizes its full enterprise value. \n\n\n\n\nlearn more\n\n register here LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T003353Z LOCATION:Online URL:https://ilchamber.org/event/building-enterprise-value-preparing-your-m iddle-market-company-to-scale-raise-capital-or-sell/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Illinois Chamber of Commerce X-SOURCE-URL:https://ilchamber.org/1721-2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Retaliation & Discrimination Claims: Prevention\, Risks\, and Best Practices DTSTART:20260922T153000Z DTEND:20260922T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260731T182923Z UID:10000046-1790073000-1790078400@ilchamber.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:This presentation will cover state and federal statutes under which Illinois employees can bring retaliation and discrimination claims. We will also discuss best practices employers can implement to reduce the risk of employees bringing these claims\, as well as what to do if an empl oyee threatens to bring a claim. \n\n\n\n\nlearn more\n\nregister here LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T182923Z LOCATION:Online URL:https://ilchamber.org/event/retaliation-discrimination-claims-preventi on-risks-and-best-practices/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Illinois Chamber of Commerce X-SOURCE-URL:https://ilchamber.org/1721-2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Illinois Legislative Update - HB 5228 DTSTART:20261001T153000Z DTEND:20261001T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T180641Z UID:10000052-1790850600-1790856000@ilchamber.org CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:The Illinois General Assembly recently passed House Bill 5228 \, one of the most significant revisions to the Illinois Workers' Compens ation Act in recent years. Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the bill into law in early August\, 2026. The new legislation- Public Act104-0792- will r equire employers\, insurance carriers\, and third-party administrators to modify certain claims handling practices\, particularly those involving di sputed medical treatment. This session will explore these changes and the practical implications to defending a claim including IMEs and utilization reviews. \n\n\n\n\nlearn more\n\nregister here LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T180641Z LOCATION:Online URL:https://ilchamber.org/event/illinois-legislative-update-hb-5228/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Illinois Chamber of Commerce X-SOURCE-URL:https://ilchamber.org/1721-2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Exports Conference DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261106 DTSTAMP:20260731T182923Z UID:10000010-1793836800-1793923199@ilchamber.org CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Hosted at McDonald’s Headquarters\, this high-level forum br ings together corporate executives\, federal leaders\, and agricultural st akeholders to advance Illinois’ role as a global export leader. \n2026 T heme: Women Leading Global Agriculture \nAligned with the International Ye ar of Women Farmers\, the conference highlights: \n\nInclusive leadership in agriculture\nStrengthening global supply chains\nSustainable and resili ent food systems\n\nWhy This Matters Now \nGlobal trade is undergoing rapi d transformation: \n\nShifting supply chains\nClimate-related agricultural challenges\nEvolving trade policy frameworks\n\nThis convening positions Illinois as a central force in feeding the world and leading export growth . Join us for this exciting event.  \nFor more information\, reach out to Laura Ortega at lo*****@*******er.org \n  \n\n\n\n\nRegistration opening soon\n\nBecome a sponsor\n\nAgenda coming soon\n\nOur Speakers LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T182923Z URL:https://ilchamber.org/event/exports-conference/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Illinois Chamber of Commerce X-SOURCE-URL:https://ilchamber.org/1721-2 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR