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Gordon-Booth Highlights Business-Friendly Reforms During Women’s Small Business Month

Oct 16, 2019 | Gordon-Booth

PEORIA, Ill. – In recognition of National Women’s Small Business Month this October, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth is highlighting reforms to reduce taxes on small businesses and attract new businesses to Illinois. “I am committed to building a stronger Illinois by...

Slaughter Partners with DCEO to Host a Minority-Owned Business Workshop

Sep 26, 2019 | Slaughter

CHICAGO – To help hardworking small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs accomplish their business goals, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, hosted a free Minority-Owned Business Workshop in collaboration with the Department of Commerce and Economic...

Hoffman Backed Proposal to Extend Tax Credits for Local Employers Signed into Law

Sep 22, 2017 | Hoffman

BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Legislation backed by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, to reinstate and extend a tax-credit program intended to spur local economic growth and new jobs is now law. “We need to make sure that we are empowering businesses that are bringing new jobs...