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Corbett argued that licensing delays have consequences beyond the professionals waiting for approval. He said workers can lose wages while waiting, businesses can struggle to find qualified employees and the state can lose potential tax revenue. #licensing #online

The $100,000-to-$500,000 opportunities outlined in the announcement are working-capital loans, not grants. Specific interest rates, repayment schedules and an overall funding total for the partnership were not provided in the announcement or interview. #sda #steansfamilyfoundation #southlanddevelopmentauthority

It cited limited access to capital, lengthy permitting processes and other bureaucratic barriers as obstacles that prevent businesses from surviving or expanding. #alexigiannoulias #chicago

As part of the expansion, Mars Snacking will open a new North America regional office in the Fulton Market district with capacity for more than 1,000 employees. #jobs #marssnacking #headquarters

The workforce development rankings are based on an updated index that measures factors such as educational credentials, technical skills, productivity and return on investment for both workers and employers. #ranking #midwest