Archive for December 2020
2020 to 2021 The Changing Landscape for Employment, Insurance and Lending
2020 to 2021 The Changing Landscape for Employment, Insurance and Lending 1:02:23 – How will raising mental health issues, and substance abuse issues impact employers in an accommodation perspective? While mental health issues in the workplace have been a concern for some time, this past year, COVID-19 has shown the challenges employees are facing have…
Read MoreUnivision entrevista a Neli Vasquez-Rowland
Univision entrevista a Neli Vasquez-Rowland Muchas gracias a univision para su reportaje sobre nuestra campaña conjunta con a Safe Haven Foundation para mantener a las pequenas empresas aflote y para prestar asistencia a las personas mas necesitadas durante este periodo tan dificil. Para ver la entrevista, haga clic aquí. Insights Archive Insights Archive Select Month…
Read MoreDaily Herald 2021 Economic Outlook Webinar
Daily Herald 2021 Economic Outlook Webinar We were grateful for the opportunity to participate in the Daily Herald 2021 Economic Outlook Webinar. Elliot talked about state legislation that can help individuals, families, small businesses and local communities recover from the pandemic. To watch the webinar, visit our “In The News” section or simply CLICK HERE.…
Read MoreSBAC and A Safe Haven on WCPT Chicago
SBAC and A Safe Haven on WCPT Chicago Elliot Richardson and Neli Vasquez-Rowland on WCPT with Joan Esposito On December 3rd, Elliot Richardson, President and Co-Founder of SBAC and Neli Vasquez-Rowland, Founder and President of A Safe Haven were hosted on WCPT Chicago with Joan Esposito discussing the situation of homelessness and small businesses in…
Read MoreCongress Must Provide Relief to Local Chambers and Business Organizations
Congress Must Provide Relief to Local Chambers and Business Organizations Congress Must Provide Relief to Local Chambers and Business Organizations Local chambers of commerce and business organizations provide crucial support to the small business community. It is imperative that Congress provide them with the support needed so they can make it through these unprecedented times…
Read MoreHome Based Businesses
Home Based Businesses Jumpstarting Chicago’s Economic Recovery The city of Chicago is facing unprecedented public health and economic challenges resulting from COVID-19. By executive order, by choice, or by necessity, many Chicagoans are starting and operating businesses from home during the pandemic. However, Chicago’s regulations make the home occupation license too complicated and too restrictive…
Read MoreProperty Tax Reform
Property Tax Reform Citizens Empowerment Act The state of Illinois has the second highest property taxes in the US. Property taxes are a huge burden on Illinois residents and small businesses, and often drive people out of the state. Illinois also has 6,918 local units of government, according to the latest Census Bureau data, which…
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