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The Illinois Film Production Tax Credit Incentive, now in its 20th year, has become a model for new revenue and job creation with extended benefits for our state's vendors, tourism, hotels, and restaurants. As I wrote in my Chicago Tribune op-ed, for two decades, the tax credit has been a key factor in Illinois landing major productions. The incentive, championed and extended through 2033 by Gov. JB Pritzker, offers tax credits for local labor and production expenditures. The Illinois Film Production Tax Credit has resulted in a $6.81 return on investment for every dollar spent on the incentive -- $3.6 billion in economic activity between FY17 and FY22. 94 percent of Illinois’ current film industry economic impact is attributed to the impact of the tax credit. Add to that the extended benefits of activity like visits to restaurants featured in movies, television and series such as "The Bear". Since Season 3 started streaming, Chicago restaurant locations have benefitted from higher traffic and business. That's a sales tax boost to the City. #filmproductiontaxincentive #filmproduction #BeinIllinois https://lnkd.in/gRv3ZExT

One of the furthest throwbacks you'll ever see from us 😜 Did you know Laura and Sam, founders of Popcorn Shed, are cousins and have been close since they were very(!) young? Who'd have thought that these two would end up starting a gourmet popcorn business together to fulfil their foodie dreams? 😍 #GourmetPopcorn #FamilyBusiness #YoungEntrepreneurs

My Next Stockton Showdown: Pizza! There are almost 30 small business pizza joints in Stockton alone! Competitiveness is fierce, but that's what makes the pizza even tastier, right? I'm diving deep into their digital presences to see who's reigning supreme on social media, websites, and online reviews. ️I'm learning valuable lessons that can help small businesses rise above the big-chain giants! Who's your favorite Stockton pizzeria? Tell me in the comments and let's support these local gems! #StocktonPizza #SmallBusinessLove #SupportLocal #DigitalMarketing #Foodie #CompetitionHeatsUp #PizzaChampion

📍 Just Listed 📍 • Dive into the bustling world of gourmet pizza with this fully operational pizzeria now on the market.  • Swipe left for detailed information and take the first step towards owning your dream business today! • Let’s chat about how we can help bring your business dreams to life. Feel free to DM us for more information! __ #DreamPizzeria #PizzaBoss #EntrepreneurLife #BusinessOwner #StartupLife #smallbusinesss #BusinessTips #LongIslandPizzeria #TrendingNow #IndustryLeader #WealthBuilding #FinancialFreedom

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🍴 Did You Know Texas is a Culinary Powerhouse? Feast on diversity with 81,010 restaurants and cafes across Texas, from Houston's vibrant streets to serene villages in the heart of the state. Experience everything from classic Tex-Mex and authentic barbecue to innovative fusion cuisines. Each dish tells a story of tradition, innovation, and Texas hospitality. 🌮🍖 📈 For restaurant owners and entrepreneurs, here’s how you can thrive in Texas's bustling food scene: - Embrace Local Flavors: Incorporate Texas staples and fusion dishes into your menu. - Create Experiences: Offer more than just meals—provide culinary experiences that reflect the local culture. - Leverage Marketing: Utilize local festivals and events to showcase your specialties. Ready to spice up your culinary business? Follow us for more insights and tips on navigating the vibrant Texas food industry! 🔖 #TexasCuisine #RestaurantBusiness #FoodieHeaven #CulinaryInnovation #BusinessStrategy #Entrepreneurship

Friday Financial GardenTalk Episode 36 This episode is all about how wine and wealth pair together. Listen in to see how both are connected and follow along this weekend on the @WealthWorth Instagram page for some experiences from Napa Valley! #WineAndWealth #FinancialPlanning #WineEnthusiast #SipAndSave #FinancialandLifeGoals #MoneyMindset

For your next business meeting, who can resist a great pizzeria to meet? This article on the 50 top pizzerias in the world can give you business development ideas mixed with food. https://lnkd.in/gJECbQC8 #businessdevelopment #businesscommunication #businessmeetings #globalbusinesscafe

FLAVOURED CRUMPETS. Why is no one doing this??? Well my friend Kat is, and let me tell you, they are bloody fantastic. Sundried tomato and feta crumpets. Stem ginger crumpets. Chocolate orange crumpets. PUMPKIN SPICE CRUMPETS. (And so many more...) Katrina Ajomale, the genius behind Crumpetorium, just did a pop-up at my restaurant. (See photos… 🤤) She already supplies all the best places in Norfolk/Suffolk, has a solid D2C following, has received excellent press, and was aaaaalmost on Aldi UK’s Next Big Thing. (Let’s be real, if it’d been Waitrose & Partners’s Next Big Thing she’d be a shoe-in.) But, like many small F&B start-ups, she is struggling to scale. So… calling all F&B whizzes: Who knows of any great accelerator opportunities? Mentorship schemes? Growth hacking programmes? Kind souls with bakery scaling experience who have some words of wisdom? Would love to help the hardest working most creative baker in the East grow her business the way she could... (Please note: spenny consultants aren’t an option right now.) And if you can’t help in any way, I invite you simply to enjoy this food p*rn. Tasted even better than it looks. 👀 #fandb #scaling #growthhacking #bakery #crumpets #mentorship #opportunities #innovation 📸 by the sensational Nathan Neeve (who doesn't really use LinkedIn but should).

You can use your restaurant week to promote your local restaurants. All good. Or you can use it to build up your local food ecosystem, which transforms your place into a destination, your local restaurateurs into entrepreneurs and your local business owners into contributors to the local food cluster. Surge of attention and sales for a week, or long term boost to your local economy. Choose wisely.