Membership
Unify the Voice of Illinois Business
Membership in the state's largest business advocacy organization connects your company to advocacy in Springfield, practical HR and compliance expertise, and savings programs that pay membership back.
Membership at a glance
- 3,000+Members
- 1919Founded
- EveryBusiness sector
- EveryRegion of Illinois
Why join
What Membership Does for Your Business
A Stronger Voice in Springfield
The Chamber represents your interests before the General Assembly and state agencies, advancing a competitive business climate.
See our advocacy workAnswers When You Need Them
The HR Helpline connects you directly to member employment-law attorneys for general HR questions.
How the Helpline worksSupport for Your People
Group rates on an employee health plan through the UnitedHealthcare Community Chamber Program, plus HR and benefits resources.
See member benefitsSavings That Add Up
Member programs across shipping, energy, technology, payroll, and cyber risk — several of which cover a membership on their own.
Browse savings programsRooms Worth Being In
Events, roundtables, and conferences that put you with business leaders and decision-makers from across Illinois.
Browse eventsA Seat at the Table
Member Ambassador Council eligibility puts your industry's perspective directly into the Chamber's policy work.
See the councilsMember benefit
How many association memberships pay for themselves?
Illinois Chamber members who use our HR Helpline say this service alone makes their membership worth every penny. Member companies can ask general HR questions and have them answered by one of our member employment law attorneys. Members at and above the $600 Corporate Level receive unlimited access.
Non-members are welcome to ask one question, free.
Member savings
Exclusive Member Benefits
A sample of the member savings programs available today. The full list, with enrollment details, is on the benefits page.
UnitedHealthcare Health Plan
Group rates on an employee health plan built for Illinois businesses, with an average 25% savings on medical premiums compared with other UnitedHealthcare plans in Illinois.
Certificates of Origin
Discounted electronic Certificates of Origin for exporters — create, submit, and print electronically certified documents right at your own desk.
CyberRisk Tools
A practical cyber risk management program through Cyberology, free to members at the Essential tier.
Energy Alliance
Competitive electricity and natural gas procurement, renewable options, no-cost Community Solar savings, and consulting — using group purchasing power.
UPS Shipping
Flat member discounts on domestic, ground, and international shipping, plus free UPS Smart Pickup service.
Included with membership
What Every Member Gets
- Representation before the Illinois General Assembly and state agencies
- HR Helpline access to member employment-law attorneys
- The Monday Minute — the Chamber's general membership newsletter
- Member pricing on webinars, seminars, and compliance certificate programs
- Discounted electronic Certificates of Origin for exporters
- Access to every member savings program, from health coverage to shipping
- Member Ambassador Council eligibility — a seat at the table for your industry
Membership Levels
How it works
Starting a Membership Conversation
Tell us about your business
A short form covers your industry, size, region, and what you need from the Chamber.
We reach out
A member of the Chamber team follows up to schedule a virtual meeting.
We find the right fit
Together we identify the membership level and resources that match your business.
Membership levels and dues are detailed in the documents above. Questions before you start? Contact the Chamber's membership team.
Membership content on this page is drawn from the Chamber's current member benefits and join pages — final web copy pending Chamber review. Membership levels and dues are in the linked documents.