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We’ve been busy advocating for you!

Thank you General

We've been busy advocating for the small business comunity!

It's been a busy past few weeks for the SBAC.

Our fight to revitalize local business districts continues fervently.  We are committed to meeting our Illinois Alders individually to discuss our SBAC Agenda and how to build a better Illinois. Small businesses are the heart of the nation with an ever-growing community of business owners.  We thank those below for their commitment and time shared with the small business community.

We ask that you thank them, too by liking and sharing our social media posts!

_Thank you Alder Sophia King
Thank you Alderman Cappelman
Thank you Alderman Matt Martin
Thank you Alderman Mike Rodriguez
Thank you Alderman Tunney
Thank you Commissioner Dennis Deer
Thank you Commissioner Larry Sufferdin

Insights Archive

SBAC Action Call: Time For Policymakers To Deliver a Small Business Package

By growthzone | November 1, 2021

SBAC Action Call: Time For Policymakers To Deliver a Small Business Package Many small and local businesses closed during the pandemic while others continue fighting to keep their doors open. The small business community has galvanized around a package of policy proposals. These policies will provide crucial support to small businesses and local communities. They…

Take the Community Survey!!

By growthzone | October 27, 2021

Click Here to take the Community Survey! Revitalize Local Businesses and Neighborhoods Thriving commercial corridors support local communities across Chicago and Cook County.  Prior to the pandemic, however, many corridors struggled.  As Chicago emerges from the pandemic and local communities confront a new economic landscape, a strong coalition of stakeholders is needed to advocate for…

Advocating for disadvantaged commercial corridors

By growthzone | October 11, 2021

SBAC President Elliot Richardson discusses a policy that will reduce vacant properties in struggling neighborhood business districts.  Replacing commercial vacancies with small businesses will support local communities. Supporters Fifth Third Bank Saul Ewing Arnstein Lehr Inland Bank Ntiva Daily Herald Tandem HR Interprenet Signature Bank Lexitas Empower Korey Richardson Open One Solutions Freeborn and Peters…

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