An advocate has advice and a forecast for the sector as entrepreneurs navigate a pandemic that remains in flux.
Read Elliot's entire interview on Crain's Chicago Business by clicking HERE.
SBA Press Release: PPP
The Small Business Association and Treasury have provided important information about the next round of PPP loans. More information from the SBA about the second round of PPP is here. Please translate this page to the language of your choice. Supporters Fifth Third Bank Saul Ewing Arnstein Lehr Inland Bank Ntiva UPS…
PPP Funding Webinar for Businesses and Nonprofits
PPP Funding Webinar for Businesses and Nonprofits SBAC President Elliot Richardson looks forward to participating in a webinar with Congressman Brad Schneider focused on PPP and EIDL funding opportunities for small businesses and nonprofits. Elliot will speak about opportunities and initiatives that can help the small business community recover from the pandemic. Congressman Schneider will have…
Legislation to Help Black Owned Businesses Receive a Fair Share of State Contracts
READ H.B 2629 HERE TAKE ACTION Black Owned Businesses Deserve Access to Government Contracts Illinois has failed Black and African American owned businesses by failing to provide them access to state contracts. For too long, they have been denied a fair share of state contracts and revenue. Legislation has been filed to ensure Black and…
