Greater Illinois Chapter CMAA

The Greater Illinois Chapter advances professional and social relationships and creates success through education. The Greater Illinois Chapter will be the premier chapter in CMAA by applying best business and organizational practices, embracing diversity, sharing resources, facilitating participation and offering cutting edge professional development programs.

Thank You To Our Gold Valued Vendor Partners

Whose support continues to enhance the professional development offered to Greater Illinois Chapter members
For a complete listing of all Valued Vendor Partners (VVPs), including Gold and Silver Levels, please visit our Buyer's Guide. 

Chapter News & Upcoming Events

Annual meeting & Dinner

November 10 | Union League Club of Chicago

Join us for an evening filled with insights, updates, and celebration as we launch a year-long tribute to the CMAA Centennial. The program begins with a special address from CMAA National Director Judy Higgins, CCM, CCE, followed by chapter updates and highlights from our Board of Directors. We will also present the Greater Chicago Club Managers Foundation report, which includes announcements regarding the 2026 Management Education Grant, as well as the installation of the 2026-2027 Board of Directors. Conclude the evening with a delightful reception and dinner! Register on your Chapter Mobile App.

To Belonging, Continued.  

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Building Better Supervisors: 

HR Supervisor Training Series 2027

12 Live, 60 Minute Sessions | January - May, 2027

Five CMAA chapters are collaborating with Chatfield Global, a human capital consulting firm, to offer a 12-session virtual training series designed for anyone in a leadership role at their club. The participating chapters include Greater Illinois, Wisconsin Badger, Upper Midwest, Greater Michigan, and St. Louis District. These live 60-minute Zoom sessions will take place on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. Central, from January through May 2027. Topics will cover essential areas such as hiring and onboarding, wage and hour fundamentals, pivotal conversations, and offboarding. This series is tailored for GMs/COOs, AGMs, mid-managers, and HR professionals. Each session awards (1) AA credit, and completing the entire series earns CMI credits.

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