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Illinois Tollway to host Financial Planning event for small businesses

Posted on November 14, 2022November 14, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois Tollway to host Financial Planning event for small businesses
Illinois Tollway to host Financial Planning event for small businesses

Illinois Tollway to host Financial Planning event for small businesses Registration now open with presentations and resources from leading financial institutions on financial best practices, access to capital, and small business growth strategies The Illinois Tollway is hosting a Building the Road to Success: Financial Planning for Small Businesses event in Chicago this week to…

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American Arab Chamber of Commerce Illinois fights for business rights

Posted on October 3, 2021October 3, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on American Arab Chamber of Commerce Illinois fights for business rights
American Arab Chamber of Commerce Illinois fights for business rights

American Arab Chamber of Commerce Illinois fights for business rights The American Arab Chamber of Commerce of Illinois which is at the forefront of fighting for the rights of Arab American and Muslim American business owners expanded and consolidated its board this week. The board consists of Trustees who have an equal voice in defining…

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Edwards Realty offers three months of free rent at Orland Park Crossing to small business owners

Posted on August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Edwards Realty offers three months of free rent at Orland Park Crossing to small business owners
Edwards Realty offers three months of free rent at Orland Park Crossing to small business owners

Edwards Realty offers three months of free rent at Orland Park Crossing to small business owners Orland Park, IL-based Edwards Realty Company (ERC), a boutique property management, investment, and development firm, announces the expansion of its Pop Local program to Orland Park Crossing. The program, which has supported local entrepreneurs across the Midwest, focuses on…

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Newman introduces bill to support women-owned small businesses

Posted on April 15, 2021April 15, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Newman introduces bill to support women-owned small businesses

Newman introduces bill to support women-owned small businesses To further provide relief to women entrepreneurs, the legislation introduced today would extend the waiver of the matching fund requirement for Women Business Centers  U.S. Representative Marie Newman (IL-03) introduced legislation Thursday (April 15, 2021) to support women-owned small businesses by extending the waiver for the matching…

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Cook County COVID-19 Recovery Small Business Assistance Program to offer financial wellness webinar Jan. 27

Posted on January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County COVID-19 Recovery Small Business Assistance Program to offer financial wellness webinar Jan. 27
Cook County COVID-19 Recovery Small Business Assistance Program to offer financial wellness webinar Jan. 27

Cook County COVID-19 Recovery Small Business Assistance Program to offer financial wellness webinar Jan. 27 The COVID-19 pandemic introduced uncertainty and fear to the lives of most small business owners around Cook County. To continue to support small businesses through this difficult time, Cook County’s COVID-19 Recovery Small Business Assistance Program is planning a finance-focused…

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Coronavirus COVID-19 infections continue to surge in Orland Park: Opinion

Posted on January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Coronavirus COVID-19 infections continue to surge in Orland Park: Opinion
Coronavirus COVID-19 infections continue to surge in Orland Park: Opinion

Coronavirus COVID-19 infections continue to surge in Orland Park: Opinion The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic continues to increase, not dissipate in Orland Park in part because of the failure of the Mayor to serve as a role model for strong anti-infection practices including the wearing of face masks. Pekau has opposed efforts to require the wearing…

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US Government Coronavirus Resources for Illinois

Posted on April 18, 2020June 4, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on US Government Coronavirus Resources for Illinois
US Government Coronavirus Resources for Illinois

US Government Coronavirus Resources for Illinois Illinois State and Local Partners, Thank you for your continued efforts in the whole-of-America approach to respond to and mitigate the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus) for the benefit of the people of Illinois. As you know, our citizens are best served when response is locally executed, State managed and…

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Pekau continues his vicious personal attacks against Trustee Calandriello

Posted on April 8, 2020April 9, 2020 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Pekau continues his vicious personal attacks against Trustee Calandriello
Pekau continues his vicious personal attacks against Trustee Calandriello

Opinion: Pekau continues his vicious personal attacks against Trustee Calandriello Village President Keith Pekau continued his personal attacks Wednesday against Trustee Dan Calandriello who attempted to introduce board action to discuss possible short-term support for local businesses in Orland Park. Those businesses are suffering because of the difficulties caused by the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. By…

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