Discover the Chicago Business Barometer™ and meet the Business Survey Committee

How do businesses help shape the economic outlook for the Chicagoland area and the community around us? By sharing their perspectives.

Join the ISM–Chicago community for a brief, informative presentation about the Chicago Business Barometer™ survey—one of the important indicators used to understand business and economic conditions.

Learn how the survey works, why business participation matters, and how your organization can contribute to a clearer picture of the local region and national economy. The session will include an open Q&A, giving you the opportunity to ask questions, share feedback, and engage directly with the Business Survey Committee.

Why Participate?

·         Influence Economic Insights — Help inform understanding of local region business conditions.

·         Strengthen a Respected Indicator — Support the integrity and value of a trusted measure of economic activity.

·         Make a Meaningful Impact — Contribute just a few minutes each month to help build a more informed economic outlook.

Benefits of Participation

•        Support a Respected Economic Indicator — Add your business perspective to the collective picture of economic conditions.

•        Receive the Chicago Report™ — Stay informed with the report's insights into business trends.

•        Confidential & Secure Participation — Participate with confidence that survey responses are handled confidentially.

•        Open to Chicagoland Businesses — Businesses throughout Illinois and Northwest Indiana are welcome.

What to Expect

•        A short introduction to the Chicago Business Barometer™ survey

•        An overview of how survey responses contribute to an aggregate view of economic conditions

•        An opportunity to meet and engage with the Business Survey Committee

•        Open discussion and Q&A—bring your questions!

Your Perspective Matters

The strength of an economic indicator depends on the businesses that contribute to it. Whether you're already participating or simply curious to learn more, this is an opportunity to get informed, ask questions, and discover how your voice can make a difference.

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Agenda

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