Attention franchise-type business owners and businesses that have third-party staffing support to provide workers: A federal judge has blocked a National Labor Relations Board rule that was supposed to go into effect this month. Essentially, the proposed rule would allow all the workers from across franchise locations to unionize together if the rule had gone […]
UPDATE MARCH 1, 2024 The Corporate Transparency Act, which created the “Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI)” reporting obligation we have been talking about, has been declared unconstitutional by a federal court. However, the US Treasury Department will likely appeal the decision. At this time, any business subject to the BOI reporting rules should continue to comply […]
How the Big Game Impacts Communities Nationwide Provided by the US Chamber of Commerce Source: Las Vegas Super Bowl Host Committee The ability of businesses to team up to create unforgettable moments and touchstone experiences is a testament to the power and possibility of American Free Enterprise. Game day: On Sunday, millions of sports fans […]
Effective today, North Suburban Region 9, which includes Lake and McHenry Counties, has met the criteria set by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to move from Tier 2 to Tier 1 mitigations under the State’s Restore Illinois Resurgence Plan. Mitigation measures are strategies, such as restrictions on certain activities, put in place to […]
The PPP program is designed to help small businesses maintain payroll in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible businesses who enroll in the program will receive a forgivable loan to use for payroll purposes, in addition to helping pay for utilities, rent, mortgage interest payments, and more. New loans are capped at $2 million, compared […]
October 19, 2020 TO: All Member of the LZ Area Chamber of Commerce FROM: Claire Slattery, Executive Director SUBJECT: Publicity of Nominations for 2021 Board of Directors ____________________________________________________________________ Pursuant to Section 2 of the By-Laws of the Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce, the Nominating Committee has presented the […]
When it comes to marketing your business and becoming more discoverable online, you think you’ve done it all. Update your website? Check. Refresh articles and added new products and services? Check. Have you even submitted your updates to Google so they appear in search results? Well, you’re off to a great start, but there is […]
Deadlines can be tools to help get things done or they can be stress generators. Know your personality and be realistic about how you work most effectively. Are you a procrastinator? A “get it done ahead of time or I can’t sleep type of person”? Build your deadline strategies with a realistic assessment of your […]