State legislators talk business growth, workforce at Sycamore chamber event

The Sycamore Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual legislative briefing Wednesday with state Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Cherry Valley, and state Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore.

Coffee & Conversation: Legislative Business Briefing was held at the DeKalb County Community Foundation headquarters in Sycamore. The event brought together local business leaders, elected officials and community stakeholders for a morning of meaningful discussion centered on the legislative landscape affecting Sycamore and the surrounding area, according to a news release from the chamber.

“As a chamber, we are committed to creating opportunities for our members to stay informed, connected and involved in the issues that matter most,” Sycamore chamber Executive Director Rose Treml said in the release. “We’re grateful to Sen. Syverson and Rep. Keicher for taking the time to join us, and to Heartland Bank for making this event possible.”

Both legislators shared updates from Springfield; addressed timely policy issues affecting the region; and offered insights into their ongoing efforts to support economic growth, infrastructure investment, workforce development and small-business success across northern Illinois.

The Sycamore chamber thanked event sponsor Heartland Bank and Trust Co.

Attendees had the opportunity to ask questions and engage in open dialogue with a Q&A session, gaining firsthand understanding of how current legislation may affect their businesses and the local economy. Organizers said events like Wednesday’s highlight the importance of civic engagement and the value of maintaining strong relationships between the business community and elected leaders.

For more information on the Sycamore chamber’s advocacy efforts and upcoming events, visit sycamorechamber.com.