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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

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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