Meet Giovanna & Jonathan Capitanini
Italian Village Restaurants Founded: 1927 Location: Chicago, IL Tell us a little about yourselves: (Giovanna) Jonathan and I have started the process of transitioning the business from our mother to us. We are the fourth generation to run the business…. Read more→
Gratitude and Reflection – A Letter From The President
Dear EFBC Members, As we prepare to bid farewell to another eventful year for the EFBC, December arrives, adorned with the warmth and joy of the holiday season. It’s a time for reflection, gratitude, and showing appreciation for the people… Read more→
Member Spotlight: Krusinski Construction 50th Anniversary
In the ever-evolving world of construction, it is a remarkable achievement for any company to reach the momentous milestone of 50 years in business. Such an accomplishment showcases not only perseverance, but also a steadfast commitment to their core values… Read more→
Meet Dan Migacz, CFO at A.M. Woodland Outdoor Design
A.M. Woodland Outdoor Design / Lotz Custom Carpentry, Inc. Founded: 2009 Location: Mundelein, IL / Salem, WI Tell us about your career leading up to where you are now: I studied accounting in undergrad (IWU) and grad school (ISU). Once… Read more→
End of the Year Compliance Issues for Employers
As we approach the end of 2023, Illinois employers must be mindful of their compliance requirements and best practices to minimize or eliminate legal risk. Risk management is key to the overall success of any company. That is particularly true when… Read more→
Rewiring, Not Retiring
One of the remarkable aspects of retirement is that you finally have the time to explore what truly interests you. Start by taking a trip down memory lane. Think about the activities or hobbies that once brought you joy but… Read more→
A Season of Growth – Letter From The President
Dear EFBC Members, With October ending soon and us moving towards November, we find ourselves in a season of focus and determination. It’s a time for Midwesterners to buckle down and turn their attention to business strategies and plans for… Read more→
Meet Gregory Cooney, Owner and Partner CMO of Educational Environments
Educational Environments Founded: 1967 Location: Elk Grove Village, IL Tell us about your career leading up to where you are now: Well I’ve been at Educational Environments much longer than I care to admit! I worked in menswear as a… Read more→
Purpose First Entrepreneur – EFBC Book Review and Takeaways
Purpose First Entrepreneur opens with Wilkins explaining his road to discovering his purpose in entrepreneurship, a road that left me stunned at the resilience displayed. Through a series of events that each seem more catastrophic than the last, Wilkins weaves… Read more→
ALL ABOUT THE EMPLOYEE RETENTION CREDIT (ERC)
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) was introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to offer benefits to employers for retaining their workforce during that time. Now the credit has been expanded, and it’s more important than ever to understand the… Read more→
