Ravenswood Industrial Council is an Industrial Chamber of Commerce whose members include businesses with an economic interest in the Ravenswood Industrial Corridor and the northern portion of the Addison Industrial Corridor. Founded in 1983, the Ravenswood Industrial Council (RIC) serves to address issues of concern to the business owners and operators in the Ravenswood and Addison Industrial Corridors. RIC recognizes that the manufacturing and service firms in both of these industrial corridors form a strong economic base that keeps our local community vibrant and provides a large number of employment opportunities for area residents.
RIC feels strongly that the implementation of Governor Blogojevich's tax proposal will be a huge burden on the manufacturing and service businesses in our area and mitigate economic development opportunities in our community. Gross receipt taxes will have a huge impact on smaller businesses, especially start-up companies who often operate with little or no profit in the first few years. RIC agrees with the Illinois Manufacturer's Association's assessment that gross receipt taxes will result in "lost jobs and higher prices for consumers."
For more information on how to fight this proposal, please visit the Illinois Manufacturer's Association website at www.ima-net.org.
For information on how to contact your local state legislator, please download our Community Resource Directory. Also, please download our example Opposition Letter.