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Governor Pritzker Signs HB 2296 into Law!

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Small businesses have been crushed by the escalating costs of health insurance.  The SBAC championed legislation focused on reducing premiums for small businesses and increasing transparency so policymakers and the public can better understand what drives the costs of health insurance.  Governor Pritzker signed this legislation into law.  Hear SBAC President Elliot Richardson’s comments about the legislation below and learn more about the bill here.

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*CLOSED* the Cook County Small Business Source Grow Grant Program!

By growthzone | October 18, 2022

Apply for the Cook County Small Business Source Grow Grant Program! The SBAC advocates for the small business community in numerous ways, including by disseminating important information about programs that will support small businesses.  The Cook County Small Business Source Grow Grant program will provide grants to certain small businesses still struggling to recover from the pandemic.…

We’ve been busy advocating for you!

By growthzone | October 6, 2022

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…

August 17th, 2022 – Small Business Workshop – What to ask Before You Open Your Doors

By growthzone | August 27, 2022

August 17th, 2022 SBAC Empower, Groupon + the Greater Englewood Chamber Of Commerce present an open Q&A session to answer your questions on starting a business. Opening a business and have a question on business usage, zoning, banking, etc? Already have a business and have questions? Listen in, and our panelists will answer freely. With:…

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