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.
Common Sense Licensing Reform
SBAC INSIGHTS PAGE COMMON-SENSE LICENSING REFORM There are 132 occupational licenses in Illinois. Let’s reflect on that for a moment and consider whether there are ways to protect the safety, welfare, and health of the public without needlessly hurting entrepreneurs and small businesses. The red tape associated with monitoring and enforcing all these licenses also…
Former SBAC ACTION CALL: Contact Your Legislators on Economic Incentives
SBAC INSIGHTS PAGE SBAC ACTION CALL: Contact Your Legislators on Economic Incentives Please consider reaching out to your legislators and asking them to sponsor the Small Business Job Creation Tax Credit Act and Small Business Property Tax Relief Act. Below are current sponsors of this legislation, so if you reach out to them, it can…
Small Business Impacts of New Rules
SBAC INITIATIVES PAGE Small Business Impacts of New Rules Find and Contact Your Elected Officials HERE! Resources & Fact Sheets Expand Download Quick Fact Sheet Download One-Pager
