SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (November 9, 2023) — The Board of Directors of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce has named Lou Sandoval as its next Chief Executive Officer and President. Sandoval’s appointment as CEO follows a national search led by Koya Partners, the executive recruiting firm focused on mission-driven leadership. As CEO, Sandoval will lead the Chamber in representing the business community to champion policies that support growth across Illinois’ dynamic and diverse economy.

CORALVILLE, IOWA (November 9, 2023) — The Iowa Women’s Foundation (IWF) is proud to host the 2023 Iowa Solutions Summit on December 6, 2023, 9AM-4:30PM at the Prairie Meadows Conference Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

The Solutions Summit will focus on child-care and feature six break-out sessions led by experts with tangible solutions to address child-care shortages, ranging from school district and business partnerships to wage-enhancement and on-site child-care programs.

CLIVE, IOWA (November 8, 2023) — The Iowa Pork Producers Association’s viral “Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon” marketing initiative with Iowa State football players is adding another new member: Linebacker Zach Lovett.

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (November 8, 2023) — This morning, Clark Kaericher, Illinois Chamber Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, testified in the Senate Labor Committee subject matter hearing on HB 2547, the "Warehouse Worker Protection Act."

Kaericher delivered the following remarks to the committee.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 2, 2023) — The Quad Cities Chamber endorses candidates who have demonstrated a desire to support a business-friendly climate or a commitment to the business community as evident in their candidate questionnaires or body of work. The Chamber announced its list of endorsed candidates for elections for mayor and city council in Davenport and Bettendorf.

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 1, 2023) — State Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating the holidays with a College Savings Iowa giveaway. "Visit Iowa529Contest.com before December 31 and register to win one of two $5,290 College Savings Iowa account contributions," Smith said. "It's not only a gift that requires no wrapping skills, but is also one that is sure to last!"

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 1, 2023) — State Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating the holidays with a College Savings Iowa giveaway. "Visit Iowa529Contest.com before December 31 and register to win one of two $5,290 College Savings Iowa account contributions," Smith said. "It's not only a gift that requires no wrapping skills, but is also one that is sure to last!"

DUBUQUE, IOWA (October 31, 2023) — DuTrac Community Credit Union hosted its 77th Annual Meeting of the membership on Monday, October 9, from its headquarters on Asbury Road in Dubuque. Both in-person and Zoom Webinar participation was available to members.

Crenna Brumwell, and Kevin Mueller, Dubuque; Harlan Pedretti, LeClaire; and, Michael Ready, Asbury were each re-elected to serve a one, three-year term on the DuTrac Board of Directors (the Board).

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 26, 2023) — The Iowa Department of Revenue has finalized individual income tax brackets for the 2024 tax year (applicable for taxes due in 2025) and the 2024 interest rate, which the agency charges for overdue payments.

Individual Income Tax Bracket

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 20, 2023) — Eighteen vocational rehabilitation counselors who currently work with job candidates in offices across from the Iowa Capitol complex will be moving their desks next week to the IowaWORKS job center in south Des Moines. The change is part of implementing a broad statewide-alignment plan targeted to increase coordination of government services and make it easier for Iowans to access what they need.

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