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August 17th, 2022 – Small Business Workshop – What to ask Before You Open Your Doors

August 17th, 2022

SBAC Empower, Groupon + the Greater Englewood Chamber Of Commerce present an open Q&A session to answer your questions on starting a business. Opening a business and have a question on business usage, zoning, banking, etc? Already have a business and have questions? Listen in, and our panelists will answer freely.

With:

  • Byline Bank
  • Birchwood Law
  • BACP
  • GE Chamber of Commerce

Moderated by: SBAC Empower

Aug 17 Groupon GE

Insights Archive

Make Minority Contracting Reforms Now

By growthzone | November 25, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the small business community. With businesses struggling, government contracts are even more important to many small businesses, including minority owned businesses with limited cash reserves and access to capital. The failure of governmental entities at all levels to ensure that minority businesses receive a fair share…

Occupational Licensing Reform

By growthzone | November 9, 2020

READ H.B 4012 Why Occupational Licensing Needs Reform Occupational licenses are issued to protect the public’s health, safety and welfare. The number of required licenses in Illinois has grown from a handful in the 1950’s to over 430 today. Policymakers across the political spectrum are challenging states to examine occupational licensing and its impact on…

Recommendation for Legislation on Minority Contracting

By growthzone | November 9, 2020

Illinois has failed to ensure that Black owned businesses procure their fair share of government contracts and revenue from government projects. Loopholes must be closed and reforms be made now! Read the SBAC’s recommendations for legislation to reform the process. Read the Recommendations here

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