Chamber of Commerce meeting features Rick Bayless, Mayor Emanuel

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Tuesday is a big day for the Chicago business community. There will be 800 people at the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Chef Rick Bayless, fresh off his big win at the James Beard Awards is the keynote speaker. Mayor Emanuel will be there as well. The Chicagoland Chamber will also announce the winner of the $50,000 James Tyree Award for a small business that's growing, creating jobs and demonstrates community values. Theresa E. Mintle, the CEO and President of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce has more about the big event.

The final three businesses/entrepreneurs (in alphabetical order) in contention for the 6th Annual Tyree Award are:

- Fort Knox Studios/2112 - Dan Mahoney Sr.

- Inverom/Innova UEV - Roman Kuropas

- North Shore Exchange - Wendy Serrino

For more information about the meeting and tickets visit the Chamber of Commerce website.