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Thursday, August 10, 2023 @ The Chamber

Thursday, July 20, 2023 @ DoubleTree by Hilton

The McLean County Chamber of Commerce new Advocacy event is happening this Thursday! Join us on Thursday, July 20, for Reimagining Advocacy MultiPlied (RAMP), centered around collective action and community growth. This event will replace the former "State of" Series. This event will focus on challenges and opportunities as we strive to RAMP up the local workforce. It will begin with an unveiling of the 2023 McLean County Employer Needs Survey results. The survey was conducted by the Chamber and McLean County Community COMPACT with the support of PNC Bank.

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 @ Fiala Brothers Brewery & Beer Hall

COMPACT, a workforce development group organized as a subsidiary of the McLean County Chamber of Commerce would like to invite interns, transplant residents, and recent college graduates to their first Becoming BN event! Attendees will learn more about the many businesses and individuals who make this community a great place to live. Enjoy free beverages, free food, and PRIZES! Attendees do NOT need to be 21 years of age to participate in this event.

Thursday, April 25, 2023 @ ISU Bone Student Center

The McLean County Chamber of Commerce’s Twin Cities Showcase presented by CEFCU returned on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at the Illinois State University Bone Student Center in the Brown Ballroom from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Twin Cities Showcase offered a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience over 60 local businesses and organizations. The Showcase also featured the Taste of the Showcase presented by Chestnut Health Systems from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 @ Heartland Community College

The McLean County Chamber of Commerce partnered with Heartland Community College to offer a Spring Job Fair on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. located at Heartland Community College in their Community Commons Building (CCB 1406/07). A large variety of employers were there, from agriculture to technology to healthcare. The job fair was open to the entire community.

Thursday, March 16, 2023 @ Heartland Community College

The McLean County Chamber of Commerce hosted a Business Education session on Thursday, March 16, 2023, presented by Unit 5 Superintendent Dr. Kristen Weikle. The purpose of the presentation was to gain understanding of the tax referendum that would appear on the upcoming April 4th ballot. The session was located at Heartland Community College in their Community Commons Building.

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 @ DoubleTree by Hilton

The McLean County Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Council hosted a plated breakfast to show support for agriculture education and the advancement of agriculture in our community. The programming highlighted the FFA Service Award Winners and Maitland Scholarship Fund Recipients.

Saturday, February 4, 2023 @ ISU Bone Student Center

On Saturday, February 4, business and community leaders came together to celebrate the 13th Annual Business Excellence Awards. The sold-out Gala was hosted at the Illinois State University Brown Ballroom and served as an opportunity to award the success of Chamber member businesses of 2022.