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Legislative Update – Minimum Wage Tax Credit
What: The Chambers All In for Economic Recovery’s bill to restructure the Minimum Wage Tax Credit’s incremental phase-out, HB 5320, was just granted a subject matter hearing. It is our hope that our bill will be forwarded to a committee vote soon.
Why this bill matters: Labor costs (and other costs) are rising while revenues are down, and businesses are still hurting. This legislation is one part of a platform to create a foundation for economic recovery and help diminish the financial hardship businesses are facing.
Action we took: The Highland Park Chamber filed a witness slip and requested co-sponsorship from our State Representative Bob Morgan. The actions of our coalition of Chambers statewide were instrumental in carrying the bill to this point. In the coming days, we will keep you updated on the progression of HB 5320.
We are sharing this success with you, our members. This is a win for our coalition, our organization, and our business community.
Thank you for investing in your business and the work we do on your behalf.
Maximize Your Membership - 'New Member Orientation'
This session is for new members and tenured members looking to get the most out of their membership!
We want to keep you informed and equipped in order to help you set a plan in motion now to get the most out of your Chamber membership. Learn about the benefits the Chamber offers to help you maximize your outreach and business success.
Join us to discuss your business needs and interests and how opportunities and member benefits through the Chamber can help you achieve your business goals.
Wednesday, February 23rd 1pm - 2pm
Via Zoom
Business Resources
Employee Attraction & Retention Series
On behalf of the SBDC we are happy to promote a no-cost workshop series led by Management Consultant Michelle Arentz, owner of Lazarus Learning LLC which provide solutions to the challenges our small businesses currently are facing in getting and keeping employees.
The morning series, which starts in March, consists of seven 45-minute workshops (that include one-on-one consultations with the facilitator). For further information on each session, or to register, please download this flyer and then visit their website.
Brief survey on "People with Disabilities in the Workplace"
Through our ongoing partnership with the TrueNorth Educational Cooperative 804, we have been working closely with Dr. Laura Owens from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She along with her colleagues are conducting an international study entitled, Assessing Attitudes toward People with Disabilities in the Workplace.
The study was designed to identify needs and areas in which they can support businesses in finding qualified candidates with disabilities and identify the supports needed to ensure a long-term employer-employee relationship.
The employment of people with disabilities remains a global challenge and a distant reality for many, despite evidence on the positive impact of inclusive workplaces.
To this end, Dr. Owens would greatly appreciate if you could take 15 minutes of your time to respond to the survey (link below) by March 1, 2022. Thank you.
Thank you to our Champion Members
for their partnership in the Chamber's mission.
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