In celebration of Chinese New Year, the Taiwanese American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Chicago (TCCGC) held its 2017 Annual Dinner Gala on the evening of Saturday January 14th, 2017 at the Meadows Club in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Approximately 600 guests joined the celebration dinner event.
In his remarks, Director General Calvin Ho of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago praised the contribution made by TCCGC to the local Taiwanese community in promoting the trade and cultural exchanges between Taiwan and the State of Illinois. Mr. Ho said that he looked forward to the TCCGC’s continuing support and assistance and encouraged the attendees to make good use of the newly established direct flights between Taipei and Chicago to visit Taiwan more often.
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner and First Lady Diana Rauner were also invited to attend and speak at the event. Gov. Rauner spoke, echoing Director General Ho’s sentiments and expressing his wish to find an opportunity to visit Taiwan in the near future. Gov. Rauner and Mrs. Rauner also wished the attendees a Happy Chinese New Year.
Director General Calvin Ho (4th from left), Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner (2nd from left) and first lady Diana Rauner(3rd from left) with TACCGC’s President Avery Lin (5th from left) at 2017 Annual Dinner Gala 
Director General Calvin Ho spoke at TACCGC’s 2017 Annual Dinner Gala
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner and Mrs. Rauner spoke at TACCGC’s 2017 Annual Dinner Gala
