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SBAC Empower strives to provide up to date resources to assist in your small business growth. We are proud to announce new Educational Webinars viewable at your leisure focused on helping small businesses open brick-and-mortar establishments in underserved communities.

These webinars review programming that pertains to navigating the process of zoning, licensing, and leasing space as well as business-minded fundamentals such as management, marketing and small business financials.

Check out our Resource Page today to start learning!!

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Supporting Entrepreneurship

By emma@sbacil.org | December 10, 2024

SBAC INITIATIVES PAGE Supporting Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (SEED) Find and Contact Your Elected Officials HERE! Resources & Fact Sheets Expand Download Quick Fact Sheet Download One–Pager Read House Bill Language Read Senate Bill Language    

Shop Small, Shop Local: Support Chicago’s Neighborhood Businesses This Holiday Season

By emma@sbacil.org | December 4, 2024

SBAC INSIGHTS PAGE Shop Small, Shop Local: Support Chicago’s Neighborhood Businesses This Holiday Season As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to consider the impact of where we shop. Supporting small, local businesses not only helps fuel Chicago’s economy but also strengthens our communities. This year, make a commitment to shop small and explore the…

Majority of City Council Members Endorse the Chicago Small Business Package

By patti@sbacil.org | November 20, 2024

Download Press Release SBAC INSIGHTS PAGE NOVEMBER 20, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Patti Zikmund // 773-459-3301 // patti@sbacil.org Elliot Richardson // 312-548-8608 // elliot@sbacil.org Majority of City Council Members Endorse the Chicago Small Business Package The Small Business Advocacy Council (SBAC), in collaboration with a robust and diverse coalition of 37 organizations, has secured 30 aldermanic endorsements for…

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