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To Our Clients and Friends: On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued an interim final rule that removes the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to report beneficial ownership information (“BOI”) under the Corporate Transparency Act. In the interim final rule, FinCEN revised the definition…

Jazmine Gonzalez is doing it all. She’s an entrepreneur, mom, and wife, and thriving in all areas. Jazmine created Hype Productions, Inc., a full-service entertainment company, in 1997 and since then, it has produced over 10,000 events. Each event is created with the client’s personalized wants and needs in mind.…

The deadline to file for a residential property tax exemption in Cook County is April 21, 2025! Illinois permits certain property tax exemptions for homeowners, which can help lower your property tax bill. For example, if your home is your primary residence and you obtain the homeowner’s exemption, the average…

Initially, Habelo Beauty was a side gig and passion project. But once Whitney Clarke saw the real impact of her product, she knew she had to invest in it—and herself—full-time. Habelo Beauty was born out of the pandemic, with a simple yet powerful mission: to provide an effective, science-led skincare…

Sophia Shaw’s list of accomplishments is lengthy. She started two companies (first Sophia Shaw and Associates and now PlanPerfect), served as vice president of The Field Museum, president and CEO of the Chicago Botanic Garden, and worked as an adjunct professor at the Kellogg School of Management teaching board governance…

Julie Kollada started Open Arms Solutions out of personal experience. Her once vibrant mother was diagnosed with Dementia and from that, Julie’s world was turned upside down. Dealing with the red tape of the home healthcare system came with a myriad of questions which left Julie overwhelmed. Not only was…