Elliot Richardson
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Policymakers should adopt an economic strategy focused on local businesses and communitiesNov 08, 2021 1:00 am - Politicians often focus on luring large companies into their communities by providing huge tax breaks and other incentives. Indeed, Illinois policymakers have spent imme...
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Crucial time for politicians to grow the workforce and support small businessesOct 12, 2021 1:00 am - As the pandemic seemed to be waning early this summer, my colleagues and I gathered for an after-hour event at a Chicago restaurant. We had been there before and were t...
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Policymakers can grow Illinois workforce and tax base by passing occupational licensing reformsSep 08, 2021 1:00 am - Occupational licenses should protect the health, safety and welfare of the public. Unfortunately, some occupational licenses are unnecessary and burdensome. They create ...
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The Delta variant and the small business communityAug 16, 2021 1:00 am - The small business community was increasingly optimistic this summer. The pandemic was waning, restrictions disappeared and customers were coming back in droves. Vaccin...
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Your ideas can have a big impact on small businessJul 15, 2021 1:00 am - The resurgence of Illinois' economy will strongly correlate to the recovery of the small business community. Small business owners and advocates know what the small bus...
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Are Illinois politicians supporting small businesses? The Verdict is outJun 14, 2021 1:00 am - Illinois politicians have completed their spring legislative session. The Democrats, who hold a supermajority in both legislative chambers, proclaim their budget support...
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Policies for a post-pandemic economyMay 17, 2021 1:00 am - The post-pandemic economy will be different. As we look toward a return to normalcy, enacting policies that are responsive to the changing economic landscape is crucial....
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It's crunchtime in Springfield for small businessApr 19, 2021 1:00 am - Springtime is upon us. As the weather improves and vaccinations increase, many small businesses are hopeful for a resurgent summer. The small business community will be...
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Coalitions give small businesses a big voiceMar 17, 2021 1:00 am - Small businesses do not have the vast resources of large corporations and other special interests to hire lobbyists on their behalf. However, the small business communit...
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Crucial time for policymakers to support entrepreneursFeb 16, 2021 12:00 am - Perhaps you had a lemonade stand when you were young. For many entrepreneurs, a lemonade stand was their first entrepreneurial venture. This pandemic has cost Illinoisa...