We want to ensure you are getting the MOST out of your membership at the SBAC. As a member-driven organization, YOU are our top priority,
Want to know how to maximize your membership investment?
- Get involved and join us one Tuesday for our policy committee!
- Come join us at our Golf outing!
- Update your information in the SBAC Business Directory so others can find you easily!
- Check out our calendar to keep up to date on events and where you can participate!
And if you have any questions, we are here to help you. Reach out to Sara at any time.
Our member benefits chart below shows what's available to you at your membership level:
Our Member Portal is the best place to find information on current SBAC advocacy initiatives, events, member-to-member deals, and more 24/7.
Please take a look at the tutorial below to learn how to best utilize the Info Hub:
Our SBAC Member Directory, which is available on both the Info Hub and main website, includes listings from all of our SBAC Business Supporters, Promoters, and Partners. Take a moment to update your listing and get in touch with fellow SBAC members!
The Info Hub is also available through the SBAC MemberPlus App for on-the-go convenience!
If you have any questions regarding your membership or how to utilize your benefits, please reach out to an SBAC staff member at any time!
The Launch of the Chamber Relief Grant Program!
SBAC INSIGHTS PAGE We’re thrilled to announce the official launch of the Chamber Relief Grant Program by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). The program aims to provide vital support to chambers of commerce dedicated to uplifting small businesses and local communities. DCEO announced the launch of the chamber relief grant program, along with opening…
Phil Gafka – Insights & Blogs
Phil has been a mentor with us for a minute now and he’s always willing to help where there is need. Perhaps you joined us last summer when he hosted our first ever Lunch-and-Learn on leadership, a quality he demonstrated well then. Phil’s also a writer, and he frequently updates his website with blogs he’s…
Saul Ewing Employment Update
SBAC INSIGHTS PAGE January 2024Authored by: David G. Shapiro and Marielle C. MacMinnSBAC Partner, Saul Ewing, provides an update on dubious Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims – “many of which were made at the urging of aggressive promoters. The IRS is offering a limited-time Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP) to encourage taxpayers to come forward, allowing…
