Elliot Richardson
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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...
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Making economic incentives available to small businessesFeb 05, 2023 12:00 am - Small business owners work tirelessly to sustain and grow their businesses. They often must engage in all aspects of the business, serving in numerous roles and juggling...
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Small business advocacy in 2023: Hitting the ground runningJan 08, 2023 12:00 am - My hope is that your holidays were wonderful, and I wish you all a safe, healthy, and prosperous year. The Small Business Advocacy Council is excited to hit the ground ...
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Advancing the needs of Illinois small businesses in 2023Dec 11, 2022 12:00 am - Small business advocates are energized and ready to advocate for the small business community in 2023. There is excitement about the progress made this past year on an ...
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Swift action needed to restore confidence in our governmentNov 13, 2022 12:00 am - The midterm elections are over. The relentless barrage of political commercials has ended. Politicians have spent enormous amounts of money to disparage their opponents...
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Advocating during the fall legislative sessionOct 16, 2022 1:00 am - Illinois' fall legislative session is rapidly approaching. This short session is generally focused on addressing vetoed bills, tweaking legislation and addressing bills...
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Policymakers should prioritize established and new small businessesSep 18, 2022 6:00 am - The pandemic has profoundly impacted our economy in ways unimaginable in the winter of 2020. Many employees have reevaluated their priorities and resigned from their job...