The Small Business Advocacy Council and a robust number of chambers and organizations hosted a small business mayoral forum. This was a lively discussion about each candidate’s visions for supporting small businesses and neighborhood business districts.
We want to thank all of the local chambers of commerce that partnered with us on this important forum. This forum was insightful and valuable, and we sincerely thank all of the candidates for taking the time out of their busy schedules to join us for this important discussion!
Check out the forum below or on our YouTube. Click "show more" to find specific questions and responses.
What Chicago Retailers Should Know About The Kiosk Ordinance
SBAC INSIGHTS PAGE An ordinance has been filed which will impose a tax on retailers that use automated self-checkout kiosks. This ordinance taxes retailers $20,000.00 for each automated self-checkout kiosk operated at their establishment. The burden for paying this tax cannot be shifted onto customers. There are record-keeping requirements and other rules set forth by…
The Healthcare Protection Act: What Small Business Owners Should Know
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Small Business Economic Impact Analysis Template
Small Business Economic Impact Analysis Template Rule change: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ NAICS 2-digit codes of small businesses being impacted: ___________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Estimated number of small businesses being impacted: _____________________________________________________ List how the rule will impact the following categories for a small business: Hiring and staffing: _____________________________________________________________________________________ …
