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Event Overview

Join us for our 2023 Fall Conference, Innovate, Lead, Transcend, on Wednesday, November 8 through Friday, November 10. This year's conference is hosted by the Greater Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry and will be held in Northbrook, Illinois.


We welcome all chamber professionals from chambers of all sizes. Learning and discussion will take place in general sessions, smaller breakouts, and peer-led roundtables. 


Registration:

Register here.

Click here to watch a testimonial from the 2022 Fall Conference

Registration Fees:

  • Early Bird registration for IACCE members (through October 23, 2023): $325
  • Additional attendees from the same chamber: $300
  • Regular registration for IACCE members (after October 23, 2023): $375
  • Additional attendees from the same chamber: $350
  • Non-members: $425
  • Optional Add-ons:
  • New to the Industry Pre-conference Session: IACCE member and non-members: $0  
  • Raffle tickets - 5 for $20 - supporting our scholarship program.


Registration includes conference sessions and meals. Questions? Contact Lisa Weitzel at lisa@iacce.org.


Hotel Information:

Book your hotel at Hilton Chicago/Northbrook, 2855 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062, 847-480-7500 by clicking here.

The rate is $129 per night.

The hotel block closes on Monday, October 23, 2023 at midnight.


Sponsorship Opportunities:

  • Sponsoring IACCE’s annual conference is an exclusive opportunity for you to meet with chief executives and staff members representing chambers of commerce throughout Illinois. In addition to attending the conference for its professional development programs and networking experiences, these chamber of commerce leaders come seeking innovative solutions to challenges they face, and unique products or services that may further enhance their current benefit packages for their members. 
  • Sponsorship Information


Cancellations:

Should you need to cancel your registration, please email Lisa at lisa@iacce.org. Please note the following:

  • If your cancellation is submitted before October 15, IACCE will refund the full registration fee. 
  • If the cancellation request is submitted on or after October 16, IACCE will refund 50% of the registration fee. 
  • No refunds will be issued after October 31. 


IACCE reserves the right to make real-time changes to conference content and offerings as it deems necessary, and in such situations no refunds, partial refunds or alternative offers shall be made outside of the stated cancellation policy listed above.


Conference Agenda (subject to change)

  • Wednesday, November 8th

    9:30 a.m.  - 11:00 a.m.  - Pre-conference Sessions


    • Introduction into Leading Your Chamber presented by Julie Proscia, Equity Partner, Labor and Employment Practice Group, Amundsen Davis LLC
    • How to Use Chamber Master to Gain/Upgrade Membership and Streamline Events, presented by Krissy Johnson (Executive Director, Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce)

    11:30 a.m. - Opening Remarks/Lunch


    12:30 p.m. - Opening Keynote Session: Great Leaders Don't Make Monday Mornings Suck, presented by Eric Harkens


    2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. - Concurrent Sessions

    • Mapping Out Your Career Development in the Chamber Industry, presented by Bob Thomas
    • Creating a Value Proposition for Membership Growth, presented by Caitlin Pusateri
    • Paid Leave for All Workers Act, presented by Julie Proscia, Equity Partner, Labor and Employment Practice Group, Amundsen Davis LLC

    2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. - Visit Sponsors/Snack Break


    3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Concurrent Sessions

    • Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow - A panel on the future of chambers - including Carol Gieske, Elgin Area Chamber, Charlie Moore, McLean County Chamber,  Kim Schlif, Lincoln Park Chamber. Moderated by Tricia O'Brien, Hoffman Estates Chamber 
    • Bringing Equitable Planning to Your Community, presented by Eve Critton (Fourth Economy)
    • IL Chamber Update & US Chamber Update, presented by Keith Staats, Illinois Chamber of Commerce & Kevin Courtois, US Chamber

    4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Concurrent Sessions

    • Strategic Planning in Four Hours or Less, presented by Bob Thomas
    • Beginning Engagement in Advocacy, presented by Elliot Richardson (Small Business Advocacy Council)
    • Building Brand Identity: The Fundamentals of Brand Strategy and Design, presented by Robin Hammond

    5:00 p.m. - IACCE Board Meeting


    6:30 p.m. - Offsite Event - District Brew Yards


    https://districtbrewyards.com/wheeling




  • Thursday, November 9th

    7:30 a.m. - Breakfast


    8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. - Breakfast 

    Best Ideas Brainstorm Part 1, Moderated by Katie Haas, Membership Director, Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce & Heidi Zich, CEO, Homebuilders Assocation of the Fox Cities (WI)


    9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Concurrent Sessions

    • Struggles & Successes - Small Chambers, moderated by Christina Van Yperin, President & CEO,  Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Kris Noble, Executive Director, Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce
    • Struggles & Successes - Medium Chambers, moderated by Matt Duffy, Executive Director, DeKalb Chamber of Commerce
    • Struggles & Successes - Large Chambers, moderated by Kaylin Risvold, President & CEO, Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce

    10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. - Concurrent Sessions

    • Providing Benefits to your Members and Revenue for Your Chamber, presented by Tim Bennett, MetLife
    • Amazon Hub Supporting Local Businesses & Non-Dues Revenue for You!, presented by April Jorgenson, Amazon Hub
    • Sustainability Benefits Everyone: Enabling Success Through Energy Effiency, presented by Phil Lopez

    11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. - Concurrent Sessions

    • Developing State-Wide Apprenticeships - it's Much More than Just Manufacturing, presented by Daniel Serota, Vice President, Aon and Julio Rodriguez, Deputy Director, Office of Employment & Training, DCEO
    • Transforming Your Volunteer Force, presented by Katie Haas, Membership Director, Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce
    • Self-Implementing EOS - how to get all of the benefits without the costs of this highly functional operating system, presented by Jessica Linder Gallo, IOM, Vice President, Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce

    12:00 p.m. - Lunch


    12:15 p.m. - Keynote Session: No Regrets: Live with Intention (Not Intertia), presented by LeAnn Marie Webster


    1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. - Concurrent Sessions

    • The Sausage Making of Workplace Development, presented by David Sabathne & David Husleberg
    • Balancing Board Event Expectations with Mission, Budget and Capacity, presented by presented by Heidi Zich, CEO, Home Builders Assocation of the Fox Cities (WI) and Megan Schlimm, VP, Home Builders Assocation of the Fox Cities (WI)  
    • From the Other Side of the Desk, presented by Vickie Austin, President & CEO, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce

    2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. - Concurrent Sessions

    • Setting Up Your Event for Success and the Unexpected, presented by Heidi Zich, CEO, Homebuilders Assocation of the Fox Cities (WI),  Megan Schlimm, VP, Homebuilders Assocation of the Fox Cities (WI)  
    • Neutral Advocacy: The Power in Not Playing Politics, presented by Madeline Herrman
    • Child Care as Essential Infrastructure for Businesses: New Opportunities to Solve Long Standing Challenges, presented by Cicely Fleming & Kate Buchanan

    3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. - Visit Sponsors/Snack Break


    3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Concurrent Sessions

    • How Chambers & Economic Development Organizations Drive Community Growth, presented by Laurrie Minor & Brian Moody/Tuscola ED 
    • BIPA Turns 15: Why an Obscure State Law is Costing Businesses Billions and How to Fix it, presented by Clark Kaericher/Illinois Chamber of Commerce
    • Measuring for Success: Using Data to Grow Your Chamber, presented by Bob Thomas

    5:30 PM - Cocktails (Cash Bar)


    6:00 PM - Celebration & Awards Dinner, featuring guest performance Magic by Randy - this entertaining program is on the magic of team connecting. You'll laugh, you'll have fun and you'll be engaged!


  • Friday, November 10th

    8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - Past Chairs Breakfast


    7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Breakfast


    8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Best Ideas Brainstorm Pt 2, moderated by Kris Noble


    9:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. - Keynote Event: Everything You Ever Needed to Know About ChatGPT: The Hottest (and Scariest) Technology of 2023, presented by Beth Z


    10:45 a.m. - Closing: 2023 Conference Location Announcement, Drawings

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