The LAI Chicago Region Finance Committee was tasked by the Board of Directors to review the financial health of the organization. Part of the committee's work included an evaluation of the organization to address recurring deficit budgets since COVID (lower active membership, higher event costs). While LAI International dues were increased in 2024, it has been four years since our local chapter has increased dues.

The Finance Committee recommended, and the Board has approved, a new tiered dues structure for 2025. While there will be a slight dues increase for for-profit and retired chapter members, a new category has been created for members of public, nonprofit and XBE*-certified companies (see graphic). 

*An XBE is a business enterprise owned by recognized minorities, women, veterans, or socially and economically disadvantaged persons.

LAI International will send out dues reminders in November according to the categories above. Therefore, we request that you self-identify the membership category that best aligns with you.

Please click [here] to complete this form by 5:00 p.m. on October 15, 2024.  If we do not hear back from you by this date, you will automatically be placed in the Full Dues (for-profit) category.

If you have any questions, please contact the LAI office at 773-804-8592 or one of the LAI Board of Directors.