Pete Mott is the new SBDC Director for Cook County

With Pat Campanaro stepping aside as the longtime Northland Small Business Development Center Consultant for Cook County, Pete Mott has taken on that role. He started on March 1, working one-on-one at no cost with clients to help with business start-ups or with folks who need assistance with their businesses.

Historical Reflections

Does anyone know who this happy young man is? The fish is almost as big as he is! The back of the picture says it is the late Paul Johnson but Paul’s wife says that’s not him. So, who is this? Please send your answers to ccnh@boreal. org.

Cook County Encourages Safe Storage and Disposal of Substances with Lockbox Initiative

When a person safely stores substances such as prescription medication, cannabis products, vitamins, or supplements, it is less likely that another person accidentally consumes or intentionally misuses them. Children and pets can be particularly at-risk for accidentally consuming substances left around the house, mistaking them for candy or other foods. Safe storage means that substances are stored out of reach in a locked container.

U.S. Postal Service Recommends New Prices for July

The U.S. Postal Service today filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) of mailing services price changes to take effect July 13. The new rates include The additional-ounce price for single-piece letters will increase from 28 cents to 29 cents. The Postal a 5-cent increase in the price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp from 73 cents to 78 cents.