Business Columns
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Big wins made for Illinois and its small businessesJun 25, 2023 7:00 am - Small business advocates championed three pieces of legislation that passed the Illinois General Assembly this spring. Each of these bills were significant and laser-foc...
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By investing in workforce, Illinois is delivering higher profits for businessesJun 18, 2023 1:00 am - Productive workers and competitive businesses continue to make Illinois the economic engine of the Midwest. Last month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that...
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Fine-dining skills can make all the difference in a business settingJun 14, 2023 1:00 am - When I was growing up, going to a restaurant was a special occasion. We had to dress appropriately, be prepared to socialize with the family and know the basics of etiqu...
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Define your core values today to weather the storms of tomorrowJun 08, 2023 6:00 am - Macro changes - like a pandemic, shifting labor markets and rising interest rates - are completely out of our control. Without a solid foundation, changing market condit...
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John Cerasani left a secure, well-paid job. Now he's bending elbows with the rich and famousMay 28, 2023 1:00 am - How does John Cerasani describe what John Cerasani does for a living? "A retired serial entrepreneur, now a venture capitalist," he said, in a voice that could qualify h...
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Small business advocacy this summerMay 28, 2023 1:00 am - Illinois' legislative sessions are always fast paced, and this year has been no exception. Policymakers and engaged advocates have hustled to get legislation filed, mov...
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The value of a strong leadership team in a growing companyMay 10, 2023 1:00 am - My business partner and I continuously work to make ourselves less necessary to the day-to-day workings of our agency. If we are successful it might give me more time to...
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Suburban Mosaic: Leaders say Muslim Americans are gaining political cloutMay 08, 2023 5:30 am - Dozens of newly elected Muslim American candidates gathered Saturday at Reza's Restaurant in Oak Brook to mark their historic wins to a variety of local-, county- and st...
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Wheaton native using creative streak to help reshape his hometown's downtown social sceneMay 07, 2023 1:00 am - Eric Schlickman walks through a hollowed out former painting supplies store in downtown Wheaton and sees a vastly different future for it. The place at 111 E. Front St....
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The Springfield experience: Lobby Day is our way of making small business voices heardApr 30, 2023 1:00 am - Traveling to our state capitol and participating in the legislative process is both rewarding and impactful. The ability to engage with politicians in a purposeful way ...