Events

We are delighted to invite you to an exclusive luncheon co-sponsored by the Effingham County Chamber and the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. This special event provides an opportunity to meet and welcome the newly appointed President and CEO of the Illinois Chamber, Lou Sandoval.

Lou Sandoval brings a wealth of experience as a successful business owner and consultant, with a passion for championing policies that support growth across Illinois’ dynamic economy. His leadership, strategic vision, and dedication to the business community align perfectly with the mission and core values of the Illinois Chamber.

Topic:
The Evolving Landscape for Illinois Businesses- The Role of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce in driving the growth of commerce in our state.

Date & Time:
Wednesday, December 6 | 12p – 1p

Location:
Keller Convention Center
1202 N Keller Drive, Effingham, IL

Cost:
$30pp

Sponsorships welcome to help offset the overall cost of the luncheon. Contact Nicole if interested.

About Lou:
Lou Sandoval is the president and chief executive officer of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, a director on a corporate board, a board advisor to start-ups, a business founder, entrepreneur, and Author. Lou is a highly accomplished executive leader with a proven track record in commercialization and developing effective go-to-market strategies. Lou is a results-oriented and reliable leader who expertly navigates through significant growth and change periods.

He has collaborated with Fortune 100 companies to drive technology-powered transformations in consumer engagement across various industries, including healthcare, business services, durable consumer products, and industrial products. Most recently he served as the President, Founder, and Managing Partner of Halo Advisory Group, a boutique Management Consulting firm focused on early/growth-staged companies and Fortune 500 clients.

Before that, he was President and CEO of SupplyHive™, a software technology company based in Chicago that serves Fortune 500 clients in achieving outstanding supplier performance, supplier diversity, and DEI metrics. Lou held senior leadership positions at Brunswick Corporation, a global consumer goods company. With a career that began at Abbott, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Johnson & Johnson, where he held roles of increasing responsibility, Lou is a successful entrepreneur who has founded, expanded, and sold five of his ventures.

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