Experts to discuss election’s possible effects on business

All are invited; reservations are requested for Wednesday event

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DIXON – Four business experts will discuss the recent election’s possible effects on businesses at a luncheon buffet Wednesday.

The Dixon, Rock Falls and Sauk Valley Area chambers of commerce are sponsoring the luncheon at Timber Creek Golf & Banquet, 729 Timber Creek Road.

Mark Denzler, vice president and chief operating officer of the Illinois Manufacturers Association; Rob Karr, senior vice president of government and member relations of the Illinois Retail Merchants Association; Ben Taylor, congressional and public affairs executive director of the U.S. Chamber Great Lakes Region; and Doug Whitley, president and chief executive of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce will speak.

Registration and lunch begin at 11:30 a.m. The program runs from 12:10 to 1:30 pm.

Cost for chamber members is $20 or $160 for a table of eight; nonmembers pay $25 or $200 for a table of eight. To make reservations or for more information, contact the Dixon Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry at vicki.carlson@dixoncc.com or 815-284-3361.

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