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IACCE Conversation with Speaker of the House, Chris Welch

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The SBAC's Elliot Richardson had the distinct pleasure of moderating the IACCE - Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives call with Emanuel Chris Welch and Office of State Representative Carol Ammons last Friday. Watch the entire conversation addressing issues such as

  • Back to Business Grants
  • Workforce Development
  • Unemployment Trust Fund
  • Child Care Tax Credit/Grant
  • ARPA Funds
  • Commercial Property Relief
You may jump to specific topics by opening up youtube and clicking on the timestamps.

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