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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Wednesday March 26, 2025 ( 6 items )  

APCIA Welcomes Sam Whitfield as Federal Government Relations Head
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 25 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * APCIA Welcomes Sam Whitfield as Federal Government Relations Head WASHINGTON - The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) today announced that Sam Whitfield has joined the association as senior vice president, federal government relations and political engagement. The following statement may be attributed to David A. Sampson, APCI  more

CompTIA premieres Careers+, a new way for aspiring tech professionals to test drive careers
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, March 25 [Category: Computer Technology] -- CompTIA posted the following news release: * * * CompTIA premieres Careers+, a new way for aspiring tech professionals to test drive careers Interactive modules to experience AI, cybersecurity, cloud and other tech jobs DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. - CompTIA, Inc. today announced the premiere of CompTIA Careers+, an engaging and unique virtual "test drive" approach to learn about career scenarios working in technology. CompTIA Ca  more

Journal of Marketing: Automated Lead Nurturing Boosts Sales--But Only Under the Right Conditions
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 26 -- The Journal of Marketing, a part of the American Marketing Association, issued the following news release: * * * Automated Lead Nurturing Boosts Sales--But Only Under the Right Conditions Businesses invest billions in marketing automation, and many assume that Automated Lead Nurturing (ALN) is a proven driver of sales. However, a new Journal of Marketing study reveals that ALN is not a one-size-fits-all solution. The research finds that while ALN improves engage  more

NMMA Hosts Member Briefing on Trade and Tariffs
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 25 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NMMA Hosts Member Briefing on Trade and Tariffs On Monday, NMMA convened a members-only webinar providing a comprehensive overview of recent and upcoming trade and tariff developments and their potential impacts on the recreational boating industry. With trade and tariff policies rapidly evolving, NMMA's advocacy team and outside legal counsel underscored   more

SBA Launches Made in America Manufacturing Initiative
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 25 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * SBA Launches Made in America Manufacturing Initiative The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) introduced last week its Made in America Manufacturing Initiative, designed to support small manufacturers through regulatory reductions, expanded financing options, and workforce development programs as part of a broader effort to strengthen domestic manufac  more

Washington Library Association- School Library Division Awarded AASL ABC-CLIO Leadership Grant
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 25 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Washington Library Association- School Library Division Awarded AASL ABC-CLIO Leadership Grant CHICAGO - The Washington Library Association (WLA) - School Library Division is the recipient of the 2025 American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) ABC-CLIO Leadership Grant. Sponsored by ABC-CLIO, the $1,750 grant is given to an AASL Chapter for planning and impleme  more