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RETAIL: The Largest Employer In Illinois
Friday, Nov 21, 2025 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] JT’s CarmelKorn Station in Galesburg is a passion project for owner Jackie Turner. As a small retailer, she says lawmakers need to know that policies can’t be a one-size-fits-all approach because “some of the rules that they need for these large companies, they don’t fit for a small business, and they have to keep that in mind.” Retail generates $7.3 billion in income and sales tax revenue each year in Illinois. These funds support public safety, infrastructure, education, and other important programs we all rely on every day. In fact, retail is the second largest revenue generator for the State of Illinois and the largest revenue generator for local governments. Policies that support small businesses help communities thrive as retailers like Jackie are better equipped to meet local needs. We Are Retail and IRMA are showcasing the retailers who make Illinois work.
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When RETAIL Succeeds, Illinois Succeeds
Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] Galesburg is home to Sprinkle & Spoon, a vibrant retail venture offering an allergy-free alternative to ice cream. Co-owners Lora Barajas, Jania Glass, and Gabriel Wynkoop say they feel the weight of state and local requirements necessary to operate their business. Jania wants lawmakers to know that like most small retailers, they are working diligently to follow every rule but wishes there could be more assistance offered. Findings of a recent economic study are clear: the retail sector is a cornerstone of the state’s economy and crucial to our everyday lives. Retail in Illinois directly contributes more than $112 billion in economic investment annually – more than 10 percent of the state’s total Gross Domestic Product. Policies that support small businesses help communities thrive as retailers like Sprinkle & Spoon are better equipped to meet local needs. We Are Retail and IRMA are showcasing the retailers who make Illinois work.
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