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SBA 504 Program: A proven economic recovery tool

By Brian Comiskey
Dec 14, 2021 2:54 PM - SomerCor, a small business lender certified by the Small Business Administration, is proud to play a part in the agency's role in providing access to capital to entrepreneurs during this crisis through the SBA 504 program.
Successful strategies when buying a business

By Judy Mason, Joseph Roznai and Henrik Wiberg
Nov 9, 2021 2:56 PM - Owning a business and being your own boss can be personally and financially rewarding. Taking a strategic approach to acquiring a business will increase the probability to success.
Leading with empathy, creating a culture of inclusion, and providing a pathway to professional success

By Deanna Salo
Nov 8, 2021 8:38 AM - Leaders and employers tend to hire people like them or who fit within a specific mold, which leads many new employees to feel they need to act a certain way to fit the company culture. But it is not in the best interest of the employer or the employee.
Dispelling the myths of community banking

By Anthony F. Catanese
Oct 11, 2021 2:57 PM - There are many reasons a business owner chooses a bank, but mostly we find it is either because that bank was close to their office or was the one they were using for their personal accounts.
Now is the time to rise: Resources and tools to elevate your business

Sep 14, 2021 8:41 AM - Comcast RISE, which stands for "Representation, Investment, Strength and Empowerment," is part of an expanded Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment that Comcast announced last summer, as well as a coordinated cross-company effort to address digital inequities through sustainable programming and investments such as internet Essentials and Lift Zones.
Bank of America wants its workforce to resemble the communities it serves

Sep 13, 2021 10:35 PM - We firmly believe all employees should be treated with respect, live free of discrimination and be able to bring their whole selves to work. The diversity of Bank of America employees -- race, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identification and expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disabilities and veteran status -- is essential in our ability to serve our clients, fulfill our purpose and how we drive responsible growth.
Illinois employers have limited time to prepare for the new restrictive convenant law -- it takes effect on Jan. 1

By Heather Adams, Paul Sweeney and Sloan Holladay-Crawford
Sep 9, 2021 2:47 PM - Public Act 102-03581 will take effect on Jan. 1 and will police all such agreements entered into on or after that date. Prior to the signing of the act, the validity of non-compete and non-solicitation agreements in Illinois was decided by the courts under Illinois common law and the prior version of the Illinois Freedom to Work Act, effective Jan. 1, 2017.
Negotiating and living with a commercial lease

By Jason Doran
Sep 10, 2021 8:39 AM - The complexities and consequences of a commercial lease are often hidden, whether in the most comprehensive lease form or a simple agreement pulled from the internet. Businesses across all sectors will likely be faced with the challenges of negotiating a lease.
Dominican University -- a history of diversity

Sep 8, 2021 11:30 AM - Dominican University has a strong history of advancing diversity on and off campus, since our inception as a women's college in Sinsinawa, Wisconsin, educating the daughters of immigrant Irish lead miners.
COVID isn't the only pandemic affecting businesses

By Michael Deacon
Aug 17, 2021 3:01 PM - In 2020 there were over 304 million ransomware attacks worldwide (Statista.com), and in the first half of 2021, the volume of ransomware attacks is up over 151%.

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