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Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Government Affairs Roundup for 10/5/2021

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: In preparation for today’s roundup email, going forward, and even for recap purposes, here is a guide (cheat sheet) to Congressional fiscal terms. Are you confused...

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Government Affairs Roundup for 9/30/2021

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Looks like we’ve avoided a government shutdown – that is certainly welcome news. Make sure you read this to the bottom to see a long list of grants that are...

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Government Affairs Roundup for 9/28/2021

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: For those of you that routinely read this update, I’ve removed the constant reminder of the Back 2 Business grant from the state. Hopefully by now everyone that has...

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Government Affairs Roundup for 9/23/2021

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: We are expecting a final vote on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in the U.S. House of Representatives this coming Monday, September 27th.  As...

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Government Affairs Roundup for 9/21/2021

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: A collection of local, state, and federal updates awaits you below. Another big vote is on tap out in Washington D.C. Reminder: The application for the $250 million...

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Government Affairs Roundup for 9/16/2021

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: See below for news on jobless claims both nationally and in Illinois, August retail sales numbers, a push for a recall, unemployment loans not paid back, and the...

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Government Affairs Roundup for 9/14/2021

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: It is business as usual at Congress reconvenes in Washington D.C. Back closer to home, legislators finally have crossed the finish line on an energy agreement. See...

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Government Affairs Roundup for 9/10/2021

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: TOMORROW is New Orleans North in downtown Joliet on Chicago Street from 5 to 11 pm. Get your tickets ASAP and save $5 vs. purchasing at the door. For full info on...

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Government Affairs Roundup for 9.3.2021

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: The job growth spurt has slowed down as the August report comes out below expected numbers. Unemployment numbers though are at the lowest though since March of 2020....

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