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Small business advocacy this summerMay 28, 2023 1:00 AM - This summer we will engage small business owners and stakeholders to hear about the issues impacting their businesses.
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The Springfield experience: Lobby Day is our way of making small business voices heardApr 30, 2023 1:00 AM - Lobby Day provides a wonderful opportunity for small business advocates to engage in the legislative process.
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Richardson: The power of nonpartisan advocacy being shown in Springfield this termApr 2, 2023 1:00 AM - The momentum being built around these legislative initiatives is driven by a nonpartisan, policy-driven approach to advocacy.
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Transparency will empower the small business communityMar 5, 2023 1:00 AM - Transparency is crucial at all levels of government because it results in better policies, improves the confidence people have in their politicians and deters corruption.
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Making economic incentives available to small businessesFeb 5, 2023 1:00 AM - Making it easier for the small business community to navigate the labyrinth of incentives and successfully apply is crucial. Larger enterprises are far more adept and experienced at finding, processing and procuring government incentives.
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Small business advocacy in 2023: Hitting the ground running
Jan 8, 2023 1:00 AM - The Small Business Advocacy Council is excited to hit the ground running in 2023 and build on our momentum. We are ready to continue fighting to enact policies that will support Illinois small businesses, local communities and strengthen our economy. -
Advancing the needs of Illinois small businesses in 2023
Dec 11, 2022 1:00 AM - There is excitement about the progress made this past year on an array of important policies that will support small businesses. There is also an acknowledgment that zealous advocacy will be needed to put small businesses in a better position to face the headwinds impacting our economy. -
Swift action needed to restore confidence in our government
Nov 13, 2022 1:00 AM - Politicians should use the upcoming fall veto session to enact and fund a program that provides relief to local chambers of commerce devastated by the pandemic because it's crucial to support the local chambers that support small businesses. -
Advocating during the fall legislative session
Oct 16, 2022 1:00 AM - This short session is generally focused on addressing vetoed bills, tweaking legislation and addressing bills that should have been passed but stalled earlier in the year. The fall session is a time for advocates to be laser-focused on a few policy initiatives that need a significant push to get passed the finish line. -
Policymakers should prioritize established and new small businesses
Sep 19, 2022 8:53 AM - Policymakers must proactively respond to our changing economy. That includes supporting established small businesses struggling to hire employees, along with new entrepreneurs during these changing and challenging times.
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