Economic Development
August 18, 2026
What the next phase of lakefront redevelopment means for Waukegan business
The harbor district's next construction phase opens contracting, hospitality, and retail opportunities for local firms.
News
What's happening in Waukegan business.
Chamber announcements, practical guidance for owners, and reporting on the development shaping the city.
Economic Development
What the next phase of lakefront redevelopment means for Waukegan business
The harbor district's next construction phase opens contracting, hospitality, and retail opportunities for local firms.
August 18, 2026
Business Resources
Five things Waukegan employers are doing differently to hire in 2026
Practical tactics from members who filled roles fast — faster interview loops, apprenticeships, and better first weeks.
August 4, 2026
Chamber News
Nominations open for the 2026 Chamber Awards
Nominate a business, leader, or nonprofit for recognition at December's Annual Awards Gala.
July 22, 2026
Business Resources
A plain-language guide to Waukegan's storefront improvement grants
What the facade program covers, what it doesn't, and the documentation that most often delays approval.
July 9, 2026
Chamber News
Welcome to 23 new Chamber members this summer
From a downtown retail collective to a 240-person manufacturer, meet the businesses that joined this quarter.
June 30, 2026
Community
Planning starts now for Small Business Saturday in Waukegan
A coordinated downtown campaign, shared marketing assets, and a passport program members can join for free.
June 11, 2026
Grow Your Business. Strengthen Your Community.
Membership connects you to the people, resources, and visibility that move a Waukegan business forward.