Elliot Richardson
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How small businesses can leverage candidates seeking electionOct 15, 2023 5:00 am - Election season is quickly approaching. Candidates are circulating petitions to secure their place on the ballot, fundraisers are being planned and far too soon, we will...
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Time for politicians to tackle property taxesSep 17, 2023 1:00 am - Illinois property taxes are excessive and hurt small businesses, property owners and residents. Indeed, a task force created by the Gov. J.B. Pritzker in 2019 acknowled...
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Illinois should focus on helping small businesses, not giveaways to major corporationsAug 20, 2023 1:00 am - The Small Business Advocacy Council championed an impressive array of legislation that passed the Illinois General Assembly this year. We will build on this momentum by...
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The small business community's fight for resourcesJul 23, 2023 1:00 am - I have learned a great deal about Illinois politics since co-founding the Small Business Advocacy Council. One initial observation was that drafting and filing legislat...
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Room to operate: Ascension Alexian Brothers showing off modernized surgical facilitiesJun 25, 2023 7:00 am - Dan Doherty recalls the recent day when Ascension Alexian Brothers staff walked through the site's four new operating rooms. The Elk Grove Village hospital held an open ...
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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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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 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 ...
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Richardson: The power of nonpartisan advocacy being shown in Springfield this termApr 02, 2023 1:00 am - Small business advocates are making great strides in Springfield this year. Indeed, three bills championed by the small business community have passed their respective c...
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Transparency will empower the small business communityMar 05, 2023 12:00 am - Spring is on the horizon, and along with the weather, the action in Springfield will be heating up. Policymakers will be wading through thousands of bills, holding hear...