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National Small Business Week September 20-26

NEWS RELEASE PRESS OFFICERelease Date: September 21, 2020Release Number: 20-74                         Contact:Carol.Wilkerson@sba.govFollow us on Twitter, Facebook, Blogs & Instagram President Trump Proclaims National Small Business Week September 20-26WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2020 National Small Business Week celebrations officially commence this week with a virtual three-day award ceremony recognizing national award winners from across the country and U.S. territories for

Gov. Pritzker Announces $245 Million in Grants for Businesses and Communities Impacted by COVID-19 and Civil Unrest

Gov. Pritzker Announces $245 Million in Grants for Businesses and Communities Impacted by COVID-19 and Civil Unrest$220 Million Available for Business Owners through Second Round of the Business Interruption Grants; $25 Million Available for Communities through the Rebuild Distressed Communities Program. CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today in the Bronzeville community to announce the latest in a series of grants made available for

PorteBrown NewsBlog

The PB NewsBlog: Sept. 10, 2020Welcome to the weekly roll-up of the Porte Brown NewsBlog. Want to skip this summary? Go directly to NewsBlog now >>   Questions?     NEXUS: Do You Have Exposure?    We are bringing this issue to your attention and would like to address this area of concern with you as this will become a highly audited area in the next two years. We realize that some companies have already identified this...  Continue reading

1.4 Million Jobs Were Added in August, Yet a Large Gap Remains

1.4 Million Jobs Were Added in August, Yet a Large Gap RemainsLast Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the economy added 1.4 million jobs in August. Those jobs drove the unemployment rate down to 8.4% from 10.2% in July. The labor force grew by almost 1 million workers and wages rose. That is great news, of course. But the broader context of the labor market’s recovery is needed to fully understand where the labor market is right now.  Mind the gap: In March and April, the

Mueller Newsletter for September 8

Personal InfoSaved ArticlesUnsubscribeFeedbackYour PrivacyDisclaimer of Liability© 2020, Powered by Thomson Reuters Checkpoint    About Us    Services    Industries    International    Media & Events    Here is your Mueller Newsletter for September 8, 2020.   Timely Opportunities   Spotlight on Individual Tax Matters in the 2020 ElectionAs the presidential candidates continue to hit the campaign trail, federal taxes will be a top concern for voters. In addition to affecting the amount of

SBA's New PPP Interim Rule Regarding Owner-Employee Compensation Loan Forgiveness

SBA’s New PPP Interim Final Rule Regarding Owner-Employee Compensation and Eligibility of Certain Nonpayroll Costs for Loan Forgiveness  August 2020  The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued additional guidance in the form of another Interim Final Rule (IFR) relating to the percentage of a borrower’s ownership that triggers the treatment of an employee as an owner.  The IFR also provides for limitations on certain rental and mortgage interest expenses a borrower might otherwise have

CHASE is Hiring!

Employment Opportunities at Chase Elgin Credit Card Service Center 2500 Westfield Dr. Elgin, IL 60124 Are you ready to start a career at Chase? Submit your application on our website today!www.chase.com/careers200028578 -Specialist I - Collections - Elgin, IL  We now have full-time opportunities in the Collection’s Group. Our Collections group creates and delivers the right solutions to our customers to resolve account delinquency, directly impacting the risk of loss to the Bank.  We are looking for

EAC's Business Review Newsletter for March 2020

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EAC's Business Review Newsletter for February 2020

 EAC's Business Review Newsletter for February 2020

What's in Store for the Local Economy in 2020?

    The U.S. economy is in its 126th month of expansion that dates to July 2009, and Elgin businesses have been riding the wave. The question everyone has been asking themselves is how long can the longest expansion in U.S. history continue? Will the economy contract, continue expanding, fall or flatten is anyone’s guess? Here are a few quotes from Elgin’s business leaders on what 2020 has in store:     “Ziegler’s Ace customers continue to invest in new Weber and Traeger grills, Ego mowers and snowblowers,

EAC'S Business Review Newsletter for January 2020

Welcome New Chamber Members!

Welcome to these new Chamber members in January!   Culver's of Elgin Ross Thomas 1175 N. McLean Boulevard Elgin IL 60123 OPENING SOON!!www.culvers.com Food & Beverages/Restaurants   H.B. Fuller Lesandro Gonzalez 1575 Executive Drive Elgin IL 60123 (847) 841-7002www.hbfuller.com Industrial/Adhesive – Manufacturer   Innerspire, Inc Nate Lindquist 164 Division Street, Suite 406 Elgin IL 60120 (904) 385-9017www.TheMinimalistCEO.com Business Services/Consulting   Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers,