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Aurora's economy will recover, thanks to its thriving small business community

WBDC
Jun 16, 2021 2:52 PM - The Women's Business Development Center (WBDC) understands the challenges small businesses face and supports small business owners' recovery through no-cost, one-on-one advising, industry-specific programming and assistance accessing capital.
New trends in attracting and retaining talent

By Tony Alberico
Jun 14, 2021 2:56 PM - As the economy begins to steadily improve and competition for top job talent tightens, finding new ways to appeal to potential new hires continues to be an ongoing challenge for employers. With a new age of workers upon us, a new age of problems have surfaced as well.
Paid sick leave: Here to stay?

By Abigail Barr
May 21, 2021 8:43 AM - Long before COVID-19 and the FFCRA were at the forefront of anyone's mind, however, several cities and states across the nation decided to take the matter of paid leave into their own hands.
FFCRA toothache becomes litigation root canal

By Paul Sinclair
Mar 16, 2021 9:22 AM - Lawsuits claiming violations of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act are in full swing all over the country.
Environmental, social and green (sustainable) bonds come home

Ice Miller
Feb 19, 2021 2:59 PM - Social impact and green bonds are a type of municipal bond issued by a governmental entity that has a social or environmental outcome attached to the project being financed through the issuance of those bonds.
Diversity, equity and inclusion: How to initiate change

By Sonal Shah
Feb 16, 2021 2:46 PM - Our research shows that there are numerous things organizations can do, some easy and inexpensive, others more difficult and costly, to commit to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Business recovery will require resilience, relationships

By Michael O'Rourke
Jan 25, 2021 2:49 PM - Not all business owners were fortunate enough to receive government relief funds, especially in the first round. Experience shows that business owners who had a relationship with their bank were better served than those who didn't.
Company culture in the Year of COVID

By Beth Carter
Jan 22, 2021 8:32 AM - The pandemic has changed many things -- not only how we work, but how our company operates remotely as a team -- and has made maintaining our company culture challenging. Through fostering engagement among our employees, communicative and empathetic leadership, and the desire for continuous improvement, we've been able to find our stride.
COVID relief update: A look inside the Consolidated Appropriations Act

By Steve Goluch
Jan 20, 2021 2:11 PM - In a rare act of compromise, Congress came together at the end of December to pass the Consolidated Appropriations Act, which provides long-awaited and much-needed economic relief to businesses and individuals.
Your community bank may be your best business partner

By William V. Iaculla
Dec 15, 2020 9:29 AM - Whether you need advice on a new business venture, a business loan, or a better way to manage payments, your best bet for access to professional guidance, knowledgeable decision makers and financial resources may be your local community bank.

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