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Now is the time to rise: Resources and tools to elevate your business

Sep 14, 2021 8:41 AM - Comcast RISE, which stands for "Representation, Investment, Strength and Empowerment," is part of an expanded Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment that Comcast announced last summer, as well as a coordinated cross-company effort to address digital inequities through sustainable programming and investments such as internet Essentials and Lift Zones.
Bank of America wants its workforce to resemble the communities it serves

Sep 13, 2021 10:35 PM - We firmly believe all employees should be treated with respect, live free of discrimination and be able to bring their whole selves to work. The diversity of Bank of America employees -- race, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identification and expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disabilities and veteran status -- is essential in our ability to serve our clients, fulfill our purpose and how we drive responsible growth.
Illinois employers have limited time to prepare for the new restrictive convenant law -- it takes effect on Jan. 1

By Heather Adams, Paul Sweeney and Sloan Holladay-Crawford
Sep 9, 2021 2:47 PM - Public Act 102-03581 will take effect on Jan. 1 and will police all such agreements entered into on or after that date. Prior to the signing of the act, the validity of non-compete and non-solicitation agreements in Illinois was decided by the courts under Illinois common law and the prior version of the Illinois Freedom to Work Act, effective Jan. 1, 2017.
Negotiating and living with a commercial lease

By Jason Doran
Sep 10, 2021 8:39 AM - The complexities and consequences of a commercial lease are often hidden, whether in the most comprehensive lease form or a simple agreement pulled from the internet. Businesses across all sectors will likely be faced with the challenges of negotiating a lease.
Dominican University -- a history of diversity

Sep 8, 2021 11:30 AM - Dominican University has a strong history of advancing diversity on and off campus, since our inception as a women's college in Sinsinawa, Wisconsin, educating the daughters of immigrant Irish lead miners.
COVID isn't the only pandemic affecting businesses

By Michael Deacon
Aug 17, 2021 3:01 PM - In 2020 there were over 304 million ransomware attacks worldwide (Statista.com), and in the first half of 2021, the volume of ransomware attacks is up over 151%.
Waukegan Roofing

Jul 16, 2021 2:45 PM - Waukegan Roofing is a licensed, bonded and insured commercial and industrial roofing contractor installing roofs you can rely on since 1914.
Banding together during the pandemic

Jul 15, 2021 2:49 PM - It may have started with a hot dog back in 1971 when the eldest Walter brother, Tom, became a partner in Tasty Pup, but things really began to change when the three Walter brothers -- Tom, Larry and Kevin -- launched their own venture called Tasty Dawg in 1984. The success of the hot dog stand eventually turned into Tasty Catering in 1989.
Chicagoland Safety Health and Environmental Conference

Jul 14, 2021 2:46 PM - The Chicagoland Safety Health and Environmental Conference is hosting its once a year premier training conference at the Naperville campus of Northern Illinois University, Sept. 21-23.
TW Group, Inc. -- Celebrating 75 years

By Thomas J. Walsh Jr.
Jul 13, 2021 2:52 PM - Please accept our thanks and appreciation for your continued patronage. All of us at TW Group are grateful for the trust you have placed in us regarding your insurance and financial service needs.

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