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Help WantedDate: Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Location: Business Network Center, 790 W. Frontage Rd., Northfield.
Contact: To RSVP or for more information, contact Blanca Campos at 847-990-7909 or by e-mail, Attendance is free, but a reservation is requested in advance.
Sponsor: Small Business Advocacy Council
Illinois State Senator Michael Bond will be meeting with SBAC members to discuss issues facing small business owners.
Daniel Biss, the Democratic candidate for the Illinois House of Representatives in the 17th District, has developed a plan for bringing jobs to Illinois. The full plan in laid out on his website.
He focuses on five points. I have cherry picked my favorite three, below.
Establish a temporary tax credit for new hires
We must create an economic environment that encourages robust hiring practices. I support … a targeted tax credit to encourage private sector hiring. That would have wide ranging benefits to the economy as a whole including reducing unemployment, increasing tax revenues, and fostering business expansion.
Invest in state-of-the-art transportation and energy infrastructure
I support investment in high-speed rail, which is a vehicle for tremendous potential growth in the Midwest. A study commissioned by the City of Chicago estimates that the introduction of high-speed rail into the Chicago region will result in over $8 billion of increased economic activity. … Finally, the mere construction and operation of a high-speed rail system will generate tens of thousands of jobs.
Explore new export markets
I will establish policies that encourage small and medium-sized businesses to expand by exploring new export markets. This is absolutely essential in order to balance the need for economic growth with the need to restrain the overall debt carried by individuals.
As part of his people-powered campaign, Daniel welcomes ideas from all comers. As he says,
“A complete recovery will involve far more than just governmental action, though. It will rely on people from across our community contributing their talents and ideas to get us back on track. I hope you’ll begin that process by clicking below to share your thoughts.“
Please take a look at Daniel’s campaign.
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August 26, 2010
State Treasurer Candidate Robin Kelly Meets the Voters at Tenth Dems U
Robin Kelly, the Democratic candidate for Illinois State Treasurer, will be the guest speaker at this Tenth Dems University (TDU) event. Like all TDU events, there is no charge to attend and it is open to all.
Meet the Candidates: Robin Kelly, Candidate for Illinois State Treasurer
Date & Time: Wednesday, Sept. 1, 7:00 p.m.
Location: Deerfield Public Library, 920 N. Waukegan Road, Deerfield
Robin Kelly received the Democratic nomination for Illinois State Treasurer by winning 94 of the state’s 102 counties in this year’s primary election. She not only won over voters in that election, but also impressed the newspapers. The Chicago Tribune endorsed her, saying that they were “really impressed with Kelly’s performance in the legislature and her work in the treasurer’s office.” The Sun-Times endorsed her, saying she was the only candidate with “the right experience, temperament and background for the job.” And the Peoria Journal-Star endorsed her as a “better fit in a cash-strapped state.”
Kelly is a former State Representative of the 38th District, and now serves as chief of staff in the office of the Illinois State Treasurer. In her career she has successfully sponsored bills to protect consumers from fraud, support economic development, and increase the minimum wage. She also led the fight for landmark legislation to protect victims of domestic violence and improve public safety. She has pursued a progressive agenda that promotes small business job creation, innovative investment strategies and financial literacy in underserved areas.
Originally from New York, Kelly moved to Illinois to attend Bradley University in Peoria, where she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. She later received her Ph.D. from Northern Illinois University. She currently lives in Matteson with her family.
All Tenth Dems University courses are free of charge and open to all. Pre-registration is not required, but it is encouraged. If we reach legal room capacity, those who are not pre-registered will not be admitted until we are certain that there is room for them. To register in advance, go to www.tenthdemsu.org. For more information you can call 847-266-VOTE (8683).
The Tenth Congressional District Democrats, or Tenth Dems for short, is a group of grassroots political volunteers who formed the organization in late 2003 to help elect Democrats to all levels of office throughout the 10th District. Tenth Dems University, established by Tenth Dems, is a series of classes designed to teach potential candidates, campaign volunteers and interested voters about the issues facing our community. The courses consist of one session each, are free of charge, and are offered at various locations around the 10th Congressional District.
For more information, or to RSVP, call 847-266-VOTE (8683) or email info@TenthDems.org.
The Deerfield Public Library provides meeting space as a community service. Neither the Library nor its Board sponsors or endorses these events or the presenting individuals or organizations.
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Date: Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Rd., Deerfield
Contact: Call Tenth Dems at 847-266-VOTE (8683) or register below.
Robin Kelly, former State Representative of the 38th District, became the Democratic nominee for Illinois State Treasurer by winning 94 of the state’s 102 counties. While serving as a representative, she successfully sponsored legislation and pursued a progressive agenda. Robin Kelly now serves as chief of staff in the office of the Illinois State Treasurer.
All Tenth Dems University courses are free of charge and open to all. Preregistration is not required, but it is encouraged. If we reach legal room capacity, those who are not preregistered will not be admitted until we are certain that there is room for them. To register in advance, sign up below. For more information you can call 847-266-VOTE (8683).
The Deerfield Public Library provides meeting space as a community service. Neither the Library nor the Board sponsors or endorses these events or the presenting individuals or organizations.
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