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The resurgence of Illinois' economy will strongly correlate to the recovery of the small business community.

Small business owners and advocates know what the small business community needs at this crucial time. Legislators are asking for input and recommendations. This is precisely the time for small business advocates to collaborate and put together a strong policy agenda.  Read more from Elliot's Daily Herald article HERE.

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Insights Archive

The SBAC Supports Relief For Chicago Small Businesses Through Reimbursement of Liquor License Fees

By growthzone | April 5, 2021

The SBAC supports a proposed Chicago ordinance which will reimburse small businesses a portion of the liquor license fees they paid because they could not use their license during pandemic related shutdowns.  This ordinance will help many local businesses recover from the pandemic. Please translate this page to the language of your choice. Supporters Fifth…

PPP Deadline Extended To May 31st

By growthzone | March 31, 2021

President Biden Signs PPP Extention Act Attention Small Business Owners: President Biden just signed the PPP Extension Act of 2021 which extends the Paycheck Protection Program an additional two months until May 31st. The Act also provides an additional 30-days for the SBA to process pending applications. Please translate this page to the language of your choice.…

PRESS RELEASE: BIG Legislation for Small Businesses

By growthzone | March 25, 2021

Illinois Small Business Advocates Call For Funding and an Improved Business Interruption Grant Program Illinois small businesses are fighting to recover from the pandemic.  However, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity reports that out of the 40,000 businesses that applied for a Business Interruption Grant, only about 9,000 received funding.  Business owners hanging on…

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