The West Suburban Chamber of Commerce & Industry is seeking a new executive director after Steve Erickson was let go just 16 months after he was hired.
According to a chamber news release, Katherine Leibforth, WSCCI Foundation Director and Business-Educaton Coordinator will be acting as Chamber Director.
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“We are fortunate to have a professional and qualified staff who will provide a smooth transition and be accessible to our membership for any questions or concerns they may have,” chamber board President Dan Halm said in a news release. “Major events will continue and member support services will remain available."
The chamber represents businesses in La Grange, La Grange Park and Western Springs, as well as Countryside, Hodgkins, Indian Head Park, McCook and Willow Springs.
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In the near future, the Board of Directors will begin accepting inquiries for a new executive director, and it will seek feedback from its membership.
La Grange Business Association President Steve Jasinski said in a Sun-Times Media interview that the chamber needed someone who could put as much a focus on membership as events.“The chamber has become more legislative than anything else,” he said. “They’ve done a lot of educational programs, which is good, but they need to increase members and need someone who really can show here’s the value and that’s why you join.”
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