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We had  a great time at George Street Pub for the SBAC's annual Holiday party. Wow - what an incredible turnout - busting out the venue with almost 100 folks!  Thank you for coming to celebrate the SBAC and its work in the Illinois communities.  We are excited to watch 2024 be even better!

If you'd still like to support but missed the party?

And a few pics from the party...

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RISE Act 2020

R.I.S.E. Act

By growthzone | November 9, 2020

READ HB-0801 HERE READ SB-2490 HERE TAKE ACTION Recovery Initiative to Support Employment Small businesses in many industries are struggling and as a result, have no choice but to layoff valued employees. Entrepreneurs and independent contractors in the fields most impacted by the pandemic are also losing their businesses. The COVID-19 pandemic has been unforgiving…

SBAC Women in Business Present Part 2 – Racial Injustice

By growthzone | November 9, 2020

Post content here. Talking Candidly About Anti-Racism   What is My Role, My Business’ Role and the Greater Community’s Role?   On July 21st, the SBAC WIB held a very well-received virtual event on better understanding racial injustice. We heard from four engaging and prominent black and brown female panelists who candidly shared their perspectives…

Michael Bempah speaks about Minority Contracting on WVON

By growthzone | November 9, 2020

Michael Bempah, SBAC Board Member and owner of Pinpoint Precision Engineering, speaks with Perri Small on WVON about minority contracting.  The SBAC is pushing forward reforms to help minority contractors receive their fair share of government contracts.  These reforms are needed now! To listen to the interview, click HERE. To learn more about our efforts,…

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