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Embrace the Spirit of Giving: Shop Local This Holiday Season

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The holiday season is upon us, and as we gear up for the festivities, there's no better way to spread joy than by supporting small businesses in our community. Chicago, with its vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, is home to a plethora of unique local shops, each offering a special touch to your holiday shopping experience.

To make your small business shopping experience even more delightful, Block Club Chicago has compiled the "Ultimate Guide to Shopping Local in Chicago for the Holidays in 2023." This guide is a treasure trove of unique and thoughtful gifts that showcase the talent and creativity of local artisans and entrepreneurs.

Explore the local businesses featured in Block Club Chicago's Small Business Gift Guide and discover the joy of giving back to the community that makes your holidays brighter.

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SBAC Mentoring Program

By growthzone | November 17, 2022

We are thrilled that one of our very own Mentees is the recipient of such an award! We are so proud of you Walter Mendenhall IV and wish you continued success!! #sbacempower #smallbuisness #sbacempowermentoring #MaleMogul And check out Walter’s Linked In Post: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6999124047074648064 Learn more about the SBAC Empower Mentoring Program by clicking here. SPONSORS…

New SBAC Empower Educational Webinars

By growthzone | November 16, 2022

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…

The SBAC Heads to Springfield to Fight for the Small Business Community

By growthzone | November 14, 2022

The SBAC Heads to Springfield to Fight for the Small Business Community The Small Business Advocacy Council (SBAC) is heading to the capitol on Tuesday, November 15, 2022.  We will be focused on procuring relief for local chambers of commerce devastated by the pandemic during the short legislative session this fall.  It is imperative our…

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