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Big Win for Chicago Home Based Businesses

Big Win for Chicago Home Based Businesses

"This is a crucial time to support entrepreneurs with the dream of launching and growing their businesses in Chicago. This ordinance will unleash Chicagoans looking to build a business that will support local communities,” said SBAC co-founder and President Elliot Richardson. “We appreciate the support and leadership of Chairman Villegas in moving this ordinance forward. We are also thankful to the Aldermen and Alderwomen who sponsored the ordinance and those at the City who we worked with on home-based business reform."

 

Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago Relaxes Licensing Rules for Home-Based Businesses - Chicago Sun-Times (suntimes.com)

 

Block Club Chicago: Home-Based Businesses Would Face Less Red Tape Under City Proposal (blockclubchicago.org)

 

Media Advisory: More Room for Chicagoans to Grow Home Based Businesses

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Job Creation Tax Credit Bill That Supports Small Businesses Moves Out of Committee

By patti@sbacil.org | March 21, 2025

Bill That Supports Small Businesses Moves Out of Committee The small business community scored a big win when the Small Business Job Creation Tax Credit Act advanced out of the House Revenue and Finance Committee. This legislation will support small businesses by establishing $2500.00 tax credits for businesses with 50 or fewer employees that hire…

Supporting Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) Programs to Drive Economic Growth

By patti@sbacil.org | March 17, 2025

SBAC INSIGHTS PAGE Supporting Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) Programs to Drive Economic Growth To: Illinois Legislators From: Small Business Advocacy Council Date: March 10th 2025 Subject: Supporting Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) Programs to Drive Economic Growth Introduction Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) programs have proven to be a valuable tool in supporting unemployed individuals who seek to establish their own…

Occupational Licensing

By patti@sbacil.org | March 2, 2025

SBAC INITIATIVES PAGE Occupational Licensing Reform Resources & Fact Sheets Expand PRIOR ACT Download One-Pager View House Bill Language  View Senate Bill Language    APPRENTICESHIP ACT Download One-Pager View House Bill Language  Find and Contact Your Elected Officials HERE!

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