Chamber News

OSHA'S UNOFFICIAL GUIDELINES FOR SAFE HOLIDAY DECORATING
As workplaces decorate their offices with cheer and remembrance during the holiday season, it's essential to prioritize safety to prevent this joyful time from turning tragic. Between Thanksgiving and New Year's, non-typical workplace injuries increase due to electrical hazards, decoration fires, falls caused...

FISCH FINANCIAL WEEKLY UPDATE
Stocks rose last week thanks to a full slate of upbeat third-quarter corporate results and mild inflation data, which helped soften concerns over trade tensions with China. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index gained 1.92 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index rose 2.31 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 2.20 percent. The MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks...

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE NEW JAPANESE PRIME MINISTER
Japan’s first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, ushers in a new era of economic and political strategy, presenting both opportunities and challenges for U.S. companies. Takaichi is expected to take an assertive approach to national security, strategic industries, and economic policy...

CITY OF WARRENVILLE TRAFFIC STUDY UNDERWAY
You may notice poles or small devices on certain streets this week—they’re part of a Citywide Traffic Study being conducted by engineering consultant Kimley-Horn. This Strategic Plan Action Item helps the City evaluate speed limits and traffic patterns on Warrenville streets. It also supports the creation of a Traffic Calming Toolkit...