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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

Illinois policymakers need to allocate rescue plan grants to help struggling businesses.

By growthzone | September 13, 2021

The SBAC is advocating to ensure struggling and qualified businesses across Illinois have access to Back to Business grants. This means making sure the grant program is adequately funded. Read Elliot’s article in The State Journal-Register here. Please translate this page to the language of your choice. Supporters Fifth Third Bank Saul Ewing Arnstein Lehr…

Calling for IL Occupational Licensing Reform

By growthzone | September 8, 2021

Occupational licenses should protect the health, safety and welfare of the public. Unfortunately, some occupational licenses are unnecessary and burdensome. They create unwarranted barriers for Illinois entrepreneurs and those interested in working in new professions. Needless occupational licenses also keep people from moving to Illinois. Needless occupational licenses, or those which are overly restrictive, also…

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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