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Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce
Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

Mount Prospect Chamber Board Opposes “Card Check” with Resolution

The Mount Prospect Chamber Board of Directors recently passed a resolution opposing this “Card Check” bill because it would have a devastating effect on small business. In this economy we need to support business and allow them to create jobs, not stifle their growth with efforts like this.

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Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce
Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

CertifiChecks Ceases Operations

Late last week, the Mount Prospect Chamber and chambers of commerce across the country discovered that CertifiChecks, Inc. the company which administers gift certificate programs for chambers and other organizations, has ceased operations.

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Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce
Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

Chamber of Commerce Orientation

The Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce is the independent association of area businesses devoted to promoting free enterprise, as well as fostering the growth and development of the community.

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Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce
Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

Why the Illinois Chamber Urges Caution in Considering the National Streamlined Sales Tax Project

Should internet sellers and catalog sellers have to collect sales tax the same way our local Illinois businesses do?

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Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce
Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

Mount Prospect Chamber Makes Gift Giving Easier!

Mount Prospect Chamber Gift Certificates, similar to a ‘mall gift certificate,’ will be accepted at many Mount Prospect area businesses throughout the region including retail shops, restaurants, grocery stores, and service businesses.

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Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce
Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

Mount Prospect Chamber Board Passes Resolution Opposing "Card Check" Bill

At a recent meeting, the Board of Directors chose to oppose the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA), legislation that would curtail the rights of both employees and employers and would hamper economic recovery and growth.

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Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce
Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

Mount Prospect Chamber Lists Programs Provided in 2008

A rundown on what the Mount Prospect Chamber provided for members and the business community in 2008. We continue many of these same activities and others in 2009.

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Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce
Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

It’s a challenging year and it’s time to “tier up”!

We are sending out letters to our members outlining our new tiered dues structure for 2010. As you review all four tiered levels, we are confident that you will agree that this new tiered membership plan recognizes the diversity of our membership and provides tangible value.

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Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce
Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

How to Obtain Free Business Publicity

Would you like to expand the volume of your business? You can let thousands of people know about your service, your store, or your new products without paying a penny. Whether you want to make more sales, or get an offer on television, you can broaden the scope of your clients by free publicity.

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Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce
Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

Chamber “Candidates Forum” to Present Those Seeking Local Offices

The Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce along with its Government Affairs Committee will be hosting a “Candidates Forum” on Saturday, March 21. The event will be from 9:00 a.m. - Noon, at the Mount Prospect Village Hall in the Village Board Room on the third floor, 50 S. Emerson. This event is open to the general public.

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Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce
Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

Mount Prospect Chamber adds Business Expert Webinars as New Benefit

Business Expert Webinars (BEW), the leading provider of business eLearning, is now partnering with the Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce to deliver business training to a new audience.

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Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce
Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

10 Ways to get the most out of your CHAMBER membership

10 Ways to get the most out of your chamber membership.

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Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce
Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

Mount Prospect Board 2009

The Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce recently named a new board of directors. Robert Koren, Northwest Community Hospital was elected president of the board for 2009 at the Annual Members Luncheon.

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Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce
Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

Chamber begins Jump Start Workshop Series

The Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Business Workshop Series starting in January. There are six Jump Start events from January to June. "Demographics" will be held on January 21. All workshops will be held at the Mount Prospect Public Library beginning at 8:30 am.

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Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce
Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce

Joining Chamber is Good For Business

The best places to work tend to belong to their local chamber of commerce, according to a recent study by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE).

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