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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Back to Business Grants!

The Back to Business (B2B) Local Chambers program provides recovery grants for local chambers of commerce.  Eligible local chambers of commerce are eligible to apply for $5 million in available…


Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Earnings Fall for Illinois Businesses

New data reveals a concerning trend for our small businesses. A recent report by Alignable shows a significant drop in earnings for 64% of Illinois small businesses in Q4 of…


Saturday, November 25, 2023
Small Business Saturday

🛍️ November 25th is Small Business Saturday, and there is no better way to celebrate than by shopping at the local stores that make our communities so special. Get on…


Monday, November 20, 2023
Rep. Sanalitro Launches End of Year Small Business Needs Assessment

ROSELLE, IL – As 2023 draws to a close, State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro is refocusing her commitment to the small businesses of Illinois by launching her Small Business Needs Assessment…


Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Rep Sanalitro Tours Local Industry

In between traveling back and forth to Springfield for legislative veto session, I had the opportunity to step outside lawmaking and tour some of our community’s industry. My first stop…


Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day

Chambers of Commerce help businesses and entrepreneurs thrive in their communities. Chambers also play a critical role in strengthening the collective voice of their members and promoting pro-business policies. Thank…


Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Rep Sanalitro: ‘High Property Taxes means less Economic Vibrancy for IL Communities’

Property taxes have been a real pain point for Illinois residents for too long. Most homeowners received their annual assessments these last few weeks and were shocked when they learned…


Monday, September 11, 2023
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association ‘Made in Illinois’ program keeps focus on what’s made here

The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association hosts a yearly contest called ‘Makers Madness,’ which involves a bracket-style tournament in which the public decides what product earns that year’s title of The Coolest…


Friday, July 21, 2023
RIM Logistics – Roselle

LOCAL BUSINESS TOUR: State Senator Seth Lewis and I recently toured RIM logistics, ltd. in Roselle where we were given a behind the curtain look at their business and information…


Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Elk Grove Village – Makers Wanted

BTS of the Village of Elk Grove Makers Wanted Manufacturing and Technology event. They sponsored NASCAR number 6 in the race this weekend. Visit MakersWanted.org for more!