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Woodlawn Coffee Chat: A Community Conversation

A Woodlawn Chamber of Commerce event:

Join Woodlawn Chamber for the Woodlawn Coffee Chat on Wednesday, June 1st at 6:00p to have a virtual conversation with local community organizations and elected officials about how research tools can be used to identify policy-relevant concerns and strengthen community practices.

Supported by The Chicago Community Trust, The Joyce Foundation, and the Grand Victoria Foundation.

 

 

Register Here: Woodlawn Coffee Chat 

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Insights Archive

The RISE Grant Program

By growthzone | January 9, 2022

The RISE Grant Program The pandemic has had a significant impact on the Illinois workforce. Small businesses are still struggling to hire qualified employees which has greatly impacted their operations.  Illinois policymakers will need to promptly pass forward-thinking policies to help get folks back into the workforce. The SBAC is advocating for the passage of…

Childcare Tax Credit

By growthzone | January 5, 2022

One issue that has lead many to put off re-entering the workforce from the pandemic fallout is the cost and difficulty in terms of finding affordable and quality childcare. The SBAC has determined it is such a significant issue that it has been added to our agenda for the 2022 Spring Session. The childcare tax…

CDC Shortens Quarantine Period and OSHA Updates Guidance on the ETS

By growthzone | January 4, 2022

The last two weeks have provided a rollercoaster ride for employers as they grapple with the resurrection of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, updated guidance from OSHA on the testing protocols under the ETS and new CDC guidance shortening quarantine periods. Employers…

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