Illinois is among the nation’s leaders in its growing housing crisis, with a shortage of nearly 300,000 affordable rental homes for those most in need. Our affordable housing deficit has negative implications for the growth and retention of businesses throughout the state. Join the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and Illinois Housing Council for a panel discussion on the need for workforce housing and how our organizations are collaborating to support the Build Illinois Homes State Tax Credit, a proven legislative solution to meet the growing demand for affordable housing.

Featured Panel Speakers:

Moderator: Nick Brunick, IHC Board President

Robert P. Espeland, Senior Vice President / Business Development Officer, U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance

Representative Dagmara Avelar (D) 85^th District

Charlton Hamer, Senior Vice President, The Habitat Company

Doug Pryor, President & CEO, Will County Center for Economic Development

Welcome Remarks by Allison Clements, Executive Director, IHC and Jack Lavin, President & CEO, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce.

Closing Remarks by Maria Moran, Member Engagement, Illinois Manufacturers' Association.

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