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ComEd, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Award 18 Grants to Support Holiday Lights Events in Northern Illinois

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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To support local holiday displays, ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus today announced grants of up to $2,500 each for 18 northern Illinois communities as part of the annual ComEd Powering the Holidays Program.

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  • To support local holiday displays, ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus today announced grants of up to $2,500 each for 18 northern Illinois communities as part of the annual ComEd Powering the Holidays Program.
  • "We are thrilled to once again partner with ComEd on the Powering the Holidays Program," said Neil James, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus.
  • With the addition of the 2023 grant recipients, ComEd has now awarded 46 communities and organizations a total of $113,000 in grants to power holiday lights events since 2021.
  • Powering the Holidays grants can be used for any community holiday lights event held from November 1, 2023, to February 13, 2024.

Readout of SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff’s Visit to Latino-Owned Small Businesses

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Friday, Sept. 15, U.S. Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman joined Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month by visiting local Latino-owned small businesses throughout Washington, D.C.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Friday, Sept. 15, U.S. Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman joined Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month by visiting local Latino-owned small businesses throughout Washington, D.C.
  • Administrator Guzman and the Second Gentleman spoke with the entrepreneurs about their small business journeys, discussed the significant impact of Latino-owned small businesses on our economy, and highlighted how Bidenomics continues to deliver for Latino communities.
  • “Latino entrepreneurs help power America by contributing to our economy and bringing new life to our local Main Streets,” said Administrator Guzman.
  • For follow-up interview requests for Administrator Guzman, please contact Rebecca Galanti at [email protected].

Joseph James Partners Thanks Community for Tremendous Support and Submits State Grant Application for Historic Times Theater Renovation

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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Following a news conference on December 20, JJP launched a change.org petition in support of Bringing Back the Good Times at the Times Theater.

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  • Following a news conference on December 20, JJP launched a change.org petition in support of Bringing Back the Good Times at the Times Theater.
  • The tremendous outpouring of support from citizens and leadership clearly demonstrates the passion and support our community has for this project.
  • People are invited to continue to sign the change.org petition, Bringing Back the Good Times Times Theater Restoration, linked at www.restorethetimes.com and share their memories and support for the Times Theater renovation as well as why it is important for the community.
  • Joseph James Partners (JJP) was founded in 2005 as a result of President & CEO Peter Provenzano's passion for the Rockford, Illinois community.

Joseph James Partners Elicits Community Support for the Historic Times Theater Renovation in West-Downtown Rockford

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Monday, December 20, 2021
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Rockford, IL, Dec. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Peter Provenzano, President of Joseph James Partners (JJP) real estate development company, announced today that the company is applying for state grant funding to renovate the historic Times Theater in downtown Rockford.

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  • Rockford, IL, Dec. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Peter Provenzano, President of Joseph James Partners (JJP) real estate development company, announced today that the company is applying for state grant funding to renovate the historic Times Theater in downtown Rockford.
  • "Bringing the Times Theater back to life will not only revitalize the downtown area, but improve our theater district for the Rockford community, said Representative West.
  • A change.org petition has been launched entitled Bringing Back the Good Times Times Theater Restoration for citizens to share their memories and support for the Times Theater renovation as well as why it is important for the community.
  • Joseph James Partners (JJP) was founded in 2005 as a result of President & CEO Peter Provenzano's passion for the Rockford, Illinois community.

FACT SHEET: The U.S. Small Business Administration is Delivering Support to America’s Small Businesses, Helping Them Recover from the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021
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Last year, shoppers came together in full force to support their local communities, and Small Business Saturday hit a record high with an estimated $19.8 billion in reported spending.

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  • Last year, shoppers came together in full force to support their local communities, and Small Business Saturday hit a record high with an estimated $19.8 billion in reported spending.
  • The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)s implementation of President Bidens American Rescue Plan (ARP) and other traditional loan programs have helped the smallest of small businesses survive, and the work continues.
  • The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant has awarded grants to nearly 13,000 live venues, theaters, and other entertainment and cultural hubs.
  • President Bidens Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes a historic procurement effort designed to support small businesses and tackle long standing inequities in the contracting system.

SBA Administrator Encourages Americans to ShopSmall® for 12th Annual Small Business Saturday®

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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Washington, Nov. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman encouraged Americans to Shop Small on Small Business Saturday, November 27, in support of their local businesses and Main Street economies.

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  • Washington, Nov. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman encouraged Americans to Shop Small on Small Business Saturday, November 27, in support of their local businesses and Main Street economies.
  • This Small Business Saturday, lets celebrate the contributions of small businesses to our communities by supporting small in all the ways that we can, said Administrator Guzman.
  • Highlights of Small Business Saturday and its impact on the U.S. economy:
    Since 2010, Small Business Saturday has been an annual celebration of Americas small business community.
  • About half of all-American workers are either employed by a small business or own a small business, and two out of three net new jobs are created by small businesses.

Return of wintertime traditions, attractions to draw end-of-year travelers to Warren County

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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More information on all of Warren County's winter events and attractions is available at OhiosLargestPlayground.com.

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  • More information on all of Warren County's winter events and attractions is available at OhiosLargestPlayground.com.
  • About the Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau:
    Warren County is Ohio's Largest Playground!
  • With easy access from Interstates 71 and 75, visitors to Warren County can enjoy more activities within a 30-mile radius than anywhere else in Ohio.
  • For additional information, visit OhiosLargestPlayground.com, call 513-204-1900 or visit the WCCVB on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
    Scott Hutchinson, Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 513-204-7046, [email protected]

Dialpad Leverages AI to Improve User Experience and Operational Efficiency Through TrueCaaS Solutions

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021
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Dialpad empowers people to Work Beautifully from anywhere by putting the experience first, enabling all users to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to boost company-wide efficiency and effectiveness by streamlining the user experience and reducing clicks.

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  • Dialpad empowers people to Work Beautifully from anywhere by putting the experience first, enabling all users to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to boost company-wide efficiency and effectiveness by streamlining the user experience and reducing clicks.
  • Dialpad products are designed for the remote workforces of today and tomorrow, presenting distributed personnel a seamless experience for productive collaboration.
  • With its unique TrueCaaS solution delivered through one cohesive platform with AI at its core, Dialpad helps companies simplify business communications and collaboration.
  • One-click activation for Dialpad Meetings will broaden the TrueCaaS principle by enabling users to instantly transition any interaction to a video meeting within the Dialpad app.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Honors TOOTRiS With 'Dream Big' Minority-Owned Business Achievement Award

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021
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TOOTRiS, the first on-demand Child Care platform, was recently recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce with the Dream Big Minority-Owned Business Achievement Award.

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  • TOOTRiS, the first on-demand Child Care platform, was recently recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce with the Dream Big Minority-Owned Business Achievement Award.
  • Congratulations toTOOTRiSand all of thisyear's award winners and finalists,"said Tom Sullivan, U.S. Chamber of Commerce vice president of small business policy.
  • The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world's largest business organization representing companies of all sizes across every sector of the economy.
  • For more than 100 years, we have advocated for pro-business policies that help businesses create jobs and grow our economy.

M&T Bank Ranks Among Nation's Top SBA Lenders, Provides Entrepreneurs with 1,115 SBA Loans to Grow Small Businesses

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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For 13 consecutive years, M&T has remained one of the top 10 SBA lenders in the country.

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  • For 13 consecutive years, M&T has remained one of the top 10 SBA lenders in the country.
  • "M&T took time to get to know us and our vision, and they identified SBA financing as the right solution to help us grow.
  • M&T was the leading small business lender in the SBA Districts of several communities it serves, including:
    Baltimore: #1 lender with 227 loans for $45.3 million.
  • By offering lower monthly payments and longer loan terms to eligible businesses, SBA loans help fuel local economies through small business development.