Elliot Richardson
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Defining Small Business Champions by their actions, not their wordsAug 21, 2022 1:00 am - Politicians frequently scramble to procure the support of small business owners and their networks during campaigns. Candidates provide plenty of lip-service to small b...
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Crucial time for politicians and small business community to collaborateJul 24, 2022 1:00 am - Small businesses have faced extraordinary challenges since the onset of the pandemic. First, they had to absorb the initial shock of the devastating shutdowns and scram...
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Improving the Illinois narrativeJun 26, 2022 1:00 am - Election season has been and regrettably, will remain abrasive and divisive. Candidates from both parties will throw stones at one another, and the perception of our st...
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Rethinking economic development in IllinoisMay 29, 2022 1:00 am - The Great Recession caused many small businesses to struggle and face remarkable uncertainty. While politicians talked about small businesses being the engine driving o...
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Engaging politicians during election seasonMay 01, 2022 1:00 am - The General Assembly concluded its regular session in dramatic fashion as legislators pulled an all-nighter to pass a budget and other legislation. Democrats praised an...
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Small businesses and formerly incarcerated citizensApr 03, 2022 1:00 am - Illinois businesses are struggling to hire qualified employees. This is significantly impacting their operations and making it more difficult for many small companies to...
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End of mask mandate brings optimism and challenges to small businessesMar 06, 2022 12:00 am - The Illinois mask mandate has ended. No suburban businesses are required to check their customers vaccination status any longer. Many small business owners are elated an...
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Springfield's 2022 legislative session and small businessesFeb 06, 2022 12:00 am - The Illinois General Assembly is scheduled to conclude its 2022 regular session in early April. This creates a sense of urgency to promptly move forward legislation focu...
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Will politicians answer the call of the small business community?Jan 09, 2022 12:00 am - The COVID-19 pandemic battered small businesses like a tidal wave. The initial shutdowns nearly two years ago were both jarring and devastating. The fallout from subsequ...
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Politicians must focus on reducing property taxes in 2022Dec 16, 2021 12:00 am - The holiday season is upon us and while the COVID-19 pandemic stubbornly persists, we must look with hope and optimism toward 2022. Illinois has been provided tremendou...