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Crucial time for politicians and small business community to collaborate
Jul 24, 2022 1:00 AM - Given the current challenges facing small businesses, they can no longer wait for legislators to make legislation a priority. While politicians should always be proactively pushing a small business agenda that will support the backbone of our economy, this has never been more important given the difficulties and uncertainty facing small businesses. -
Improving the Illinois narrative
Jun 26, 2022 1:00 AM - There is already a perception that Illinois is a difficult place to own and grow a business. Those on the campaign trail must counter that narrative while politicians take concrete steps to improve our economic outlook. -
Rethinking economic development in Illinois
May 29, 2022 1:00 AM - Illinois politicians often seem too focused on providing tax breaks to large companies while ignoring the small businesses that drive our economy and support local communities. -
Engaging politicians during election seasonMay 1, 2022 1:00 AM - The small business community must be engaged and highly active during this campaign. To be effective, small business advocates will need to parse through over-the-top commercials, hyperbole and distractions to determine which politicians truly value small businesses and policies that support them.
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Small businesses and formerly incarcerated citizensApr 3, 2022 1:00 AM - Illinois also loses significant revenue when formerly incarcerated citizens are unable to procure employment and return to prison. Indeed, the costs associated with reincarceration rates are staggering.
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End of mask mandate brings optimism and challenges to small businesses
Mar 6, 2022 1:00 AM - Many small business owners are elated and hopeful for a return to something close to normalcy now that the state mask mandate has ended. Customers are also excited. With the Omicron wave quickly fading, and spring on the horizon, there is great optimism among the small business community. -
Springfield's 2022 legislative session and small businessesFeb 7, 2022 2:43 PM - 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 focused on fostering the recovery of small businesses, supplementing our workforce and growing the Illinois economy.
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Will politicians answer the call of the small business community?Jan 9, 2022 1:00 AM - The COVID-19 pandemic battered unsuspecting small businesses like a tidal wave. The initial shutdowns nearly two years ago, which were initiated to curb the first wave, were both jarring and devastating. The fallout from subsequent surges, a reduced workforce and supply-chain challenges have further disrupted the small-businesses community.
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Politicians must focus on reducing property taxes in 2022Dec 16, 2021 5:26 PM - The holiday season is upon us and while the COVID-19 pandemic stubbornly persists, we must look with hope and optimism toward 2022.
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Policymakers should adopt an economic strategy focused on local businesses and communitiesNov 8, 2021 2:00 AM - Providing tax incentives to large companies can put small businesses at a disadvantage and often results in government employees picking winners and losers.
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