2022 Tax Planning Guide
Tax Deductions Without Itemizing Most taxpayers think they have to itemize their deductions to claim them on their tax return. However, that is not entirely true! There are certain deductions that can be claimed while still using the standard deduction. Here… Read more→
Diversity & Inclusion: Perspectives and Choices
Josh Bersin, a Human Resource Business Analyst, has found the following: “Companies that embrace diversity in all aspects of their business statistically outperform their peers.”
Protect Your Company from Departing Employees Who Possess Confidential Information and Trade Secrets
It is critical for companies to consider the harm that they could suffer by an unexpected employee departure. The good news is that companies can take a number of steps to minimize the exposure and risks associated with losing a… Read more→
President’s Message: The School of Hard Knocks
I started my company, MKD Electric, 23 years ago. We’re an electrical contracting business located in Elgin, IL. I’ve been in the electrical business since I was 19 starting with my first job at Cal’s Electric in Wood Dale. I had… Read more→
Choosing the Right Trustee
The success of a trust strategy often depends on how well the trust is managed — and that depends on the abilities of the person (or institution) named as trustee.
2019 Open Enrollment Checklist
To prepare for open enrollment, group health plan sponsors should be aware of the legal changes affecting the design and administration of their plans for plan years beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2019. Employers should review their plan documents… Read more→
Back to School Season is Here!
Wow, it’s already back-to-school season. This is my favorite time of the year. The weather is awesome, the Bears have a new coach breathing hope into the city, and the Cubs are making another run at the World Series. On… Read more→
Kicking Off the New Year with Executive Director Judy Hogel
It’s a new year for the CFBC and we’re switching things up. This year, we’ve invited our past presidents and members to share their thoughts, feelings, memories and shared experiences in our newsletter each month. We are celebrating 24 years… Read more→
June President’s Message – Time is Priceless
Wow, this is my final President’s Message! I’d like to start with a quote from author Harvey MacKay: “Time is free, but it’s priceless. You can’t own it, but you can use it. You can’t keep it, but you can… Read more→
Reflecting on the Impact of Forum Executive Retreat
September marks the start of a new Forum year for the CFBC with five groups headed off to retreat. How exciting…. I was recently asked by a potential member what the difference between a Forum retreat and a Forum meeting… Read more→
