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SBAC Policy Committee

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The SBAC policy committee formulates policies that will support the small business community.  Our agenda is HERE, but more will undoubtedly be added!

Drop us a line and let us know what policies might support your small business.

Insights Archive

Byline Bank Recognizes Small Business Saturday with Small Business Advocacy Council Contribution

By growthzone | November 25, 2021

Byline Bank Recognizes Small Business Saturday with Small Business Advocacy Council Contribution CHICAGO, IL (November 2021) – This Small Business Saturday, November 27, Byline Bank, Illinois’ top Small Business Administration lender, is recognizing the work of the Small Business Advocacy Council (SBAC) of Illinois with a $5,000 sponsorship contribution. The SBAC is a nonpartisan member-driven…

Funding For Local Chambers of Commerce

By growthzone | September 14, 2021

HB4993 -> 1 Pager & Endorsements Chamber Relief Grant Program Local chambers of commerce provide important support and services to small businesses.  They connect small businesses to potential customers and play a pivotal role in fostering commerce in local communities.  However, many chambers have been devastated by the pandemic.  For that reason, we are asking…

Laws You Should Know About

By growthzone | September 8, 2021

Baking Good Legislation On August 27, Governor Pritzker signed into law the Home-to-Market Act.  The Home-to-Market Act allows producers of home-based food products to sell their goods directly to customers. This new law goes into effect on January 1, 2022. This will foster the growth of home-based entrepreneurs, known as the cottage food businesses. Prior…

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