Archive for November 2020
Make Minority Contracting Reforms Now
Make Minority Contracting Reforms Now The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the small business community. With businesses struggling, government contracts are even more important to many small businesses, including minority owned businesses with limited cash reserves and access to capital. The failure of governmental entities at all levels to ensure that minority…
Read MoreOccupational Licensing Reform
Occupational Licensing Reform READ H.B 4012 Why Occupational Licensing Needs Reform Occupational licenses are issued to protect the public’s health, safety and welfare. The number of required licenses in Illinois has grown from a handful in the 1950’s to over 430 today. Policymakers across the political spectrum are challenging states to examine occupational licensing and…
Read MoreRecommendation for Legislation on Minority Contracting
Recommendation for Legislation on Minority Contracting Illinois has failed to ensure that Black owned businesses procure their fair share of government contracts and revenue from government projects. Loopholes must be closed and reforms be made now! Read the SBAC’s recommendations for legislation to reform the process. Read the Recommendations here Insights Archive Insights Archive Select…
Read MoreSBAC and Fifth Third Bank Present: Post Election Commentary by Jeff Korzenik
SBAC and Fifth Third Bank Present: Post Election Commentary by Jeff Korzenik A Post Election Commentary Presented by: Jeff Korzenik Managing Director, Chief Investment Strategist, Fifth Third Investment Management Group Discussion Points: Post-Election Policy and Market Implications Current State of the U.S. Economy: Differences and Similarities with Past Downturns The Impact of Monetary and Fiscal Intervention…
Read MoreGraduated Income Tax Town Hall Recording 9/24/2020
Graduated Income Tax Town Hall Recording 9/24/2020 The resounding success of our last Graduated Income Tax Town Hall has prompted the IACCE and SBAC to partner on a follow-up forum. Ralph Martire and Leslie Munger returned to answer your questions about the proposed graduated income tax. Ralph Martire is the Executive Director for the Center for…
Read MoreSBAC Women in Business Present Part 2 – Racial Injustice
SBAC Women in Business Present Part 2 – Racial Injustice Post content here. Talking Candidly About Anti-Racism What is My Role, My Business’ Role and the Greater Community’s Role? On July 21st, the SBAC WIB held a very well-received virtual event on better understanding racial injustice. We heard from four engaging and prominent…
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