Protect Yourself
from EEOC Claims

Recent news reflects the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has won $775,000 in 2019 for employees in retaliation and sexual harassment lawsuits.

Per federal law, an employer may not fire, demote, harass, or otherwise retaliate against an individual for filing
a charge of discrimination, participating in a discrimination proceeding, or
opposing discrimination. Despite this, retaliation claims are the most common workplace discrimination claims.

Protecting your Business...

Create a clear anti-retaliation policy that includes specific examples of what management can and cannot do when disciplining or terminating employees.

Provide training to employees and management on anti-retaliation and other discrimination policies.

Implement a user-friendly internal complaint procedure for employees.
To learn more about the laws, regulations and policy guidance
on the different discriminations by type - Click here.
Web Platform For Entrepreneurs
& Business Service Providers

In March, the City of Chicago and World Business Chicago launched an innovative new web platform which connects expert service providers to Chicago’s business community - ChiBizHub. The Hub is a one-stop, collaborative platform to help entrepreneurs and existing Chicago businesses accelerate their growth.

ChiBizHub resource partners collectively provide access to a wide variety of services, including legal counseling, accessing capital, and navigating the licensing and permitting process. Through this web platform, business owners can directly contact resource partners for assistance, and work with ChiBizHub’s team to identify the right provider based on need, location, industry, and stage of business.

For entrepreneurs, the ChiBizHub recognizes the need for different services. Some fledgling businesses need investors, and others need counselors. Some require a different kind of industry expertise based on their market.

Initial funding for ChiBizHub came from the Chicago Community Trust, the City of Chicago, and the Office of the Chicago City Treasurer. Its advisory group consists of Accion, CRF USA, and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection; Peoples Gas is the inaugural sponsor.
CBH is the premier network for business in Chicago. For owners and startups, It will power connections to start, scale and accelerate area entrepreneurs. For the established 100+ resource network, it's a platform to provide best fit referrals, build networks, and showcase Chicago entrepreneurship.

Click here to learn
how it can be of value
to you, or to sign up.



World Business Chicago is a public-private, non-profit partnership that drives inclusive economic growth and job creation, supports business, and promotes Chicago as a leading global city.
From BISNOW
"Development Boom is Exacerbating Labor Shortage, But Could Increase Opportunities For Women...Builders have complained about a labor shortage in the trades, considering it a factor in the steep rise in constructions costs. In December 2018 alone, over 80,000 construction jobs were added and are unfilled; this is an opportunity for skilled, trained tradeswomen to help fill the gap - opening up yet another male-dominated field

Read article : Women Have Created Paths For Upward Growth In Construction. Now They're Working On The Next Step - Brian Rogal 3/14/2019
Chicago Women in Trades ensures that women who want to work with their hands and earn a good living have equal access to information, training, and employment in the construction industry. CWT's Technical Opportunities program offers women opportunities to learn about, prepare for, enter and advance in construction and other high-wage, blue-collar careers.  Click here to learn about CWT.
"We Can Build It" on April 24th is a partnership between Chicago Women in Trades, the workforce system, contractors, apprenticeship programs and training providers , in alliance with Illinois Tollway, CTA, and Department of Aviation - Connecting Community Residents to Construction Careers.
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DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES
 
On May 3rd, the properties of those delinquent on 2017 property taxes risk it being auctioned off.  If you have questions in regards to delinquent property taxes, contact the Cook County Treasurer's Office at 312/443-5100. To view delinquency lists by wards or Cook County districts, click here.

To view an inventory of commercial and industrial real estate for sale or lease,
LET'S EAT...

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From CURBED Chicago

" Lyft plans to drop $50 million into the Divvy bike-share program while adding electric bikes, doubling the size of the program, and installing stations in every ward. The proposed contract, which was announced last week, is still pending approval from City Council."
Read article - Divvy could get $50M expansion, electric bikes - Sara Freund   3/18/2019
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Deborah Smith - Commercial Real Estate Broker
Strauss Realty LTD - 773/885-3254

Deborah i s uniquely qualified to assist small businesses and manufacturers with TIF, Enterprise Zone and
public sector incentives. For Deborah's listings .... click here
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