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NFIB/Illinois members are involved in many ways across the state.

Rockford Businessman Named NFIB/Illinois' Small-Business Champion
The National Federation of Independent Business, America's leading small-business advocacy group, today named Skip Trotter, vice president of operations for Trotter Manufacturing, its "Small-Business Champion" for Illinois. Each year, NFIB recognizes a small-business owner in each of the 50 states with the "Small-Business Champion" award for their achievements in business and their outstanding support of entrepreneurship.
From Landfills to Capitol Hill, Mike Nobis Makes Activism a Priority
Mike Nobis first became involved with NFIB in 1999 when a landfill close to his business in Quincy, Ill., was converted into a Superfund site. An NFIB member in the area contacted the organization about holding an informational meeting and Nobis was invited to attend. After attending that meeting and getting a glimpse of what NFIB stands for, Nobis decided to join the organization and immediately made the Superfund issue a top concern.
Bonifas Builds Business From Ground up, Literally
In 1955, Robert Bonifas learned first hand how to build a business. Literally. He and his brother, Leon, helped to construct the building which would house their father's supermarket and ultimately Robert's business, Alarm Detection Systems (ADS), in Aurora, Ill.
NFIB/Illinois Names Robert Bonifas 2006 Small-Business Champion
The National Federation of Independent Business/Illinois has just announced that Robert Bonifas of Alarm Detection Systems, Inc. is the recipient of the 2006 NFIB Illinois Small-Business Champion Award.
Chris Dahm Elected Chair of McHenry County Area Action Council
Small-business leaders in and around McHenry County recently named Chris Dahm of Dahm Trucking, Inc. as the Chairman of the National Federation of Independent Business McHenry County Area Action Council. In addition to Dahm's election, Lori Gajdzik of Stoxen Farms was elected Vice-Chair. Other executive committee members include: Phil Bartmann of Radicom, Inc.; Ann Hughes from Hughes Hybrids, Inc.; Bob Goray of JS Goray, Inc.; and Phil Cooper of Parking Lot Services, Inc.
Local Entrepreneur Elected Chair of Area Action Council
Small-business leaders in and around Peoria recently named J.R. Runkel of Fortner Insurance as the chairman of the newly formed National Federation of Independent Business Peoria Area Action Council.
Skip Trotter Elected Chair of Rockford Area Action Council
Small-business leaders in and around Rockford recently named Skip Trotter of Trotter Manufacturing as the chairman of the National Federation of Independent Business Rockford Area Action Council.
Lee Blankenship: Member in Action
Village Commons Bookstore was started in 1970 to serve the students, faculty, staff and the community of Northern Illinois University. I bought into Village Commons Bookstore and became its manager in 1997. I have been in the college book store industry for 38 years. I was formerly at the University of Kentucky and Southern Illinois University.
A Day in the Life of Gary Dahl
Gary Dahl never thought of himself as a politician. This NFIB/Illinois member was just beginning to step back from the day-to-day operations in his trucking business, Double D Express, when NFIB approached him and asked him to consider running for state Senate last year.
Mike Nobis Named NFIB Regional "Small-Business Champion"
Mike Nobis' endeavors to grow small business and better his community are being noticed on a much grander scale.
Increase the Power of Your Voice With a Letter to the Editor
To make your voice even louder, get involved by writing a letter to the editor of your local newspaper.
Share Your Personal Story With Your Illinois Lawmakers
For the next two years, your lawmakers will make hundreds of decisions that will affect your business.
NFIB Members Take Main Street Message to Presidential Forum
Twelve NFIB members delivered the Main Street message in person to President Bush at a presidential economic forum in Waco, Texas, late this summer, demonstrating the growing clout small business carries in Washington, D.C., and in all 50 states.
Illinois Business Owner Dedicated to NFIB Mission, Philosophy
Seward Screw Products, Inc. paid more than $40,000 in unemployment compensation fees in 1984. At that point, secretary-treasurer Lloyd Falconer knew that things needed to change for his small business to survive.
Quincy Business Owner Founds First Area Action Council in Illinois
After weathering Superfund and death tax storms, it's no wonder that Mike Nobis, owner of JK Creative Printers, has recently started an NFIB Area Action Council in Quincy, Ill., and serves as chairman.
Letters to the Editor a Powerful Grassroots Tool in Illinois
One of the best ways to reach communities is through letters to the editors of local newspapers.
NFIB/Illinois Kicks Off Area Action Council in Quincy
On Monday, Feb. 11 over 60 small business owners joined together to kick off the NFIB Area Action Council in Quincy, Illinois.
Local Small-Business Owner Asks Congress for Affordable, Accessible Health Care
Illinois business owner Elaine Smith told the U.S. House Small Business Committee that affordable health insurance is a top small business problem.
Illinois Small Business Activism Happens at the Grassroots
It's easy to think that what happens in Springfield is far removed from your daily business activities.

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