When

Tuesday July 14, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM CDT
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Where

Palmer House Hilton 
17 East Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60603
 

 
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Contact

Illinois Chamber of Commerce 
Illinois Chamber of Commerce 
217-522-5512 
hrillinois@ilchamber.org 
 


This is one of the premier events of the year for business, political and civic leaders from across the state. Come and network with other like-minded professionals, witness the presentation of the Edie Awards and hear keynote speaker Donnie Smith, President and CEO of Tyson Foods.

Agenda (subject to change)
10:00 am
Registration opens

10:00 am – 11:30 am
All Council Mix and Mingle
cocktails, appetizers, networking

11:30 am
Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance, Welcome & Remarks

Acknowledgement of Retiring Board Members & New Members

The Edie Awards

Plated Lunch

Introduction of Keynote Speaker

KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Donnie Smith
President and CEO
Tyson Foods

“Positioning Tyson Foods as a Global Business Leader”
Tyson Foods has a goal to be the global leader in food experiences and the opportunity to be the largest protein-centric food company in the world.  Illinois has a large role in that goal.  Also discussed will be the responsibility to lead the conversation on sustainable food production.

Closing Remarks
Todd Maisch, President & CEO, Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Adjournment 

Thank you to our sponsors

Presenting Sponsor -

Gold Sponsors - State Farm NEW    UPS

 

Bronze Sponsors -   

 

Edie Awards Sponsor -

 

Program Sponsor -

 

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Advocate Health Care
AT&T
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Boeing
Citgo
Consolidated Communications
Cope Plastics
Deere & Company
Dynegy
Enbridge
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Ford Motor Company
Hanson Professional Services
Marathon Petroleum Company
Nicor Gas
RW Troxell & Co
Rivers Casino
Sikich LLP
SmithAmundsen
Tempco
United Airlines
United Healthcare of Illiois