5 Benefits of Choose DuPage
Community. As a member, you and your organization join a diverse community of public and private-sector leaders committed to supporting the region.
Access. Members benefit from access to local government leaders, allowing you to collaborate with the public sector and have a voice in policy decisions.
Resources. You can tap into valuable services and resources, including customized data reports, site-selection assistance and more.
Collaboration. By working collaboratively with other business leaders, you can address communitywide challenges that impact your businesses and others.
Connections. As a board member, you can meet local leaders, participate in committees, attend events, and build your network of contacts.
WE PROVIDE SERVICES & RESOURCES THAT EMPOWER BUSINESS
- Educational, networking & industry-specific events
- Site-selection assistance
- Legislative advocacy to support a pro-business environment
- Facilitation of public-private collaboration, connecting you to local government liaisons & resources
- Reports containing valuable data on subjects like workforce, specific industries, commercial real estate, economic conditions and business markets
Our Committees
As a board member, you can support your community and grow your network by getting involved in committees focused on key issues, ranging from workforce and marketing to public policy, programming and development, and more. Hit the button below to learn more and view the members of each committee.
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Our Regular Events
The Regional Business Outlook
This annual event brings together hundreds of the region’s top business and civic leaders for networking opportunities, panels and keynote speakers sharing perspectives on the evolving business climate. Learn more and watch a recording of the 13th Annual DuPage County Regional Business Outlook.
Breakfast with the Chair of the DuPage County Board
Hosted by the Chair of the DuPage County Board, these regular events are an opportunity for local business leaders to connect, learn and discuss important topics affecting DuPage County. Read a recap of the most recent Breakfast with the Chair.
DuPage Communities Meetings
Choose DuPage regularly hosts meetings that bring together civic leaders from all DuPage communities to provide education related to economic development and encourage networking.
Quarterly Board of Directors Meetings
The Choose DuPage Board of Directors meets on a quarterly basis. Meetings are held at member businesses and other locations and provide opportunities for networking.
Our Plans & Programs
One of the best ways to learn more about Choose DuPage is to view our Strategic Plan. A roadmap for economic development in DuPage County, our plan outlines a number of broad goals, from supporting inclusive & equitable growth to promoting regional economic cooperation, along with specific action items that bring these goals to life.
You can also explore how we’re making an impact through some of our key programs and initiatives.
- Connect DuPage promotes regional commercial collaboration and addresses supply chain challenges while creating new opportunities for a diverse group of local businesses. Learn more about the resources and events offered by Connect DuPage.
- Sustainable DuPage helps connect businesses with incentives, information and resources that encourage excellent environmental stewardship and responsible business practices. See how Sustainable DuPage is making an impact.
- The Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership (GCEP) is an innovative collaboration between the City of Chicago and the seven counties of northeastern Illinois (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will). Together, we drive economic growth and promote Chicagoland on a global scale. Explore GCEP.
Let's Connect
To get started, contact Membership@ChooseDuPage.com.