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Social Media: The new Chamber of Commerce?

by Ross Weber — last modified Nov 30, 2009 05:15 PM

What can Chambers of Commerce and professional associations uniquely offer to stay viable? read more...

Ill. Creates Public Health Advocate

by Ross Weber — last modified Nov 23, 2009 06:25 PM

Certainly valuable to have somebody reaching out throughout the state, but doesn't the director of the dept. of public health do the same thing? read more...

Huge "racial" Gap in School Discipline

by Ross Weber — last modified Nov 23, 2009 06:20 PM

While some experts point to cultural misunderstandings, stats find minority teachers harder on minority students. read more...

Chicago Labor Costs Drive Away Conventions

by Ross Weber — last modified Nov 17, 2009 03:15 PM

On one hand, planners want to avoid truly tourist destinations, yet high production costs keep them from committing to Chicago. read more...

Urban Hospitals Fight Savings Measures

by Ross Weber — last modified Nov 03, 2009 09:37 PM

This is a tough fight for urban hospitals, insisting that seemingly inefficient care should be paid in full. I'd urge them to do more to keep folks out of their hospitals. read more...

Governments Outsource E-mail Services

by Ross Weber — last modified Nov 03, 2009 09:42 PM

I'm all for contracting services better provided by private sector, but worry about privacy and records retention. What's next? president.obabma@gmail.com? read more...

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Ross Weber

Location: Chicago, Ill.
Ross Weber
Ross comes to TCAG from Wisconsin by way of Washington, D.C., where, after graduating from The George Washington University with a degree in international affairs, he oversaw communications activities for an elected official and state government relations efforts for Fortune 500 and non-profit organizations.