Talent Solutions Connector, Nicor Now Silver Sponsor

New Workforce Resource Talent Solutions Connector Launches Next Week

Talent Solutions Connector officially launches on Tuesday, November 2.

Cook County employers are facing unprecedented challenges related to recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining talent. Free and subsidized solutions are available, but until now, there has been no single place where employers can easily explore the range of programs available to them. 

The Cook County Bureau of Economic Development engaged workforce development funders and the Network of Employer-Led Workforce Solutions (NEWS) of 10 employer groups to build this online directory of talent solutions. 

Talent Solutions Connector increases the transparency of free and subsidized programs that solve employer talent challenges while prioritizing diversity and inclusion.

Nicor Gas Now IRA Silver Corporate Sponsor

The IRA would like to welcome Nicor Gas as our newest Silver Corporate Sponsor of the Association.

Nicor Gas offers a wide range of assessments and studies by skilled energy advisors and certified engineers to help you determine your overall needs, natural gas usage and potential cost savings.

Click here to learn more about Nicor's business offerings. Contact Anthony Lopez with any questions or to set up a consultation.

The Service Club of Chicago Seeking Restaurant Gift Card Contributions

The Service Club of Chicago is hosting its Annual Gala on Friday, November 5. The Service Club of Chicago is a charitable organization of women which has continually served the charitable needs of Chicago and its surrounding communities since 1890.

The organization is seeking restaurant gift card donations for the event. Please consider donating to this worthwhile cause. Contact Kathy Wolter Mondelli for more information and to donate a gift card today.

This Week - Webinar on the Upcoming Federal Vaccination Mandate for Businesses and Guest Policy Considerations

Join the IRA and panelists from Laner Muchin and the Cook County Department of Public Health on Thursday, October 28 at 2:00 p.m. for a webinar on what employers need to know about the upcoming federal workplace vaccine mandate for employers with 100+ employees and what to consider requiring vaccinations for all guests.

Click here to register.

HUB Happy Hour This Thursday

IRA Silver Sponsor HUB invites you to an evening of networking with leaders from the hospitality & food industry this Thursday, October 28 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Utopian Tailgate in Chicago.

Join HUB and your industry peers for appetizers, drinks, tailgate games and good times on a private rooftop. The event is hosted by Andy Burns and Paul DiBenedetto. This event is invite-only and limited occupancy – RSVP today! Please RSVP to Kristin Calaguire.