Essential Facts about the new DOL Overtime Exemption Rules

  Essential Facts about the new DOL Overtime Exemption Rules by Samantha Yurman, JD, As published in the Summer 2016 Issue of ACCE Chamber Executive Magazine In May, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the publication of a final rule amending the white collar overtime exemptions to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The […]

What does it mean to be an “innovator?

Innovation When you hear the word, what do you think of? If your answer is Steve Jobs, Elon Musk or Google, you’re not alone. In an ever-changing world, innovation is the key to staying ahead of the game. By sitting back and sticking with what may have worked a couple years ago, you’ll quickly find […]

Good Shepherd Hospital Wins Lantern Award

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Presented with Prestigious Lantern Award from the Emergency Nurses Association Barrington, Ill – Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital has been recognized for its commitment to exceptional patient care as a recipient of the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award. The award recognizes a select group of emergency departments that exemplify exceptional practice and […]

Katie Van Diggelen owner off Crystal Lake Awarded Tom Stock Servant Leadership Award

Inaugural Servant Award Goes to Local Business Woman   Crystal Lake, IL, May 28th 2015—The Inaugural Tom Stock Servant Leadership Award was presented to Katie Van Diggelen, owner of Achieve Footwear and New Balance Crystal Lake, at the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce 75th Annual Dinner Party. The annual dinner is designed to celebrate the […]

IL Turnaround Agenda & LCML Resolution of Support

Following are links to the State of IL Turnaround Agenda in it’s entirety as presented by the Governor and the Lake County Municipal League’s business friendly resolution which the Chamber Board supports. LCML Resolution of Support for Turnaround Agenda State of IL Turn Around Agenda