FY2025 Chicago Budget Hearing Schedule
SBAC INSIGHTS PAGE COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET & GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS FY2025 Budget Hearing Schedule – Amended Nov 14, 2024 6th Amended Agenda Amended Nov 14, 2024 Download Schedule NOVEMBER Wednesday, November 13th at 10AM NO COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday, November 14th at 10AM NO COMMITTEE MEETING Friday, November 15th at 10AM Chicago Police Department Saturday, November…
Majority of City Council Members Endorse the Chicago Small Business Package
Download Press Release SBAC INSIGHTS PAGE NOVEMBER 20, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Patti Zikmund // 773-459-3301 // patti@sbacil.org Elliot Richardson // 312-548-8608 // elliot@sbacil.org Majority of City Council Members Endorse the Chicago Small Business Package The Small Business Advocacy Council (SBAC), in collaboration with a robust and diverse coalition of 37 organizations, has secured 30 aldermanic endorsements for…
5/3 Bank – Insights
5/3 Bank – Insights We all need more “Insight” into what makes a business successful and how to get there. We are proud to highlight our partner, 5/3 Bank, and their professional insight into achieving financial success. Follow this link to view all of 5/3 Bank’s Insights or view snippets of the three most relevant…
PNC Bank – Insights
Insights from PNC Bank We all need more “Insight” into what makes a business successful and how to get there. We are proud to highlight our partner, PNC Bank, and their professional insight into achieving financial success. Follow this link to view all of PNC Bank’s Insights or view snippets of the three most relevant…
Byline Bank – Insights
Byline Bank’s Insights We all need more “Insight” into what makes a business successful and how to get there. We are proud to highlight our partner, Byline Bank, and their professional insight into achieving financial success. Follow this link to view all of Byline Bank’s Insights or view snippets of the three most relevant and…
Chicago Small Business Package: Eliminate Barriers & Streamline Processes
SBAC INSIGHTS PAGE View and Download the Chicago Small Business Package Ordinance HERE. Find and Contact Your Elected Officials HERE! Fact Sheets & Resources Expand Download Quick Fact Sheet Download PDF Fact Sheet in Spanish Fact Sheet in Polish Fact Sheet in Arabic Fact Sheet in Chinese Fact Sheet in Vietnamese Endorsed By: Alderman Anthony…
SBAC on the Move: Advocating for the Small Business Community
SBAC INSIGHTS PAGE SBAC on the Move: Advocating for the Small Business Community At the SBAC, we’re committed to ensuring that small businesses have a seat at the table regarding policymaking. Over the last few months, the SBAC has heavily engaged with policymakers and community leaders to advocate for small businesses. From forums to roundtables,…
Small Business Grants in Illinois
Financial Growth Opportunities Running a business is hard and small business owners often do not have time to navigate grants, tax credits, and other funding opportunities. We are excited to help. While we cannot cover everything, we will do our best to keep you current on economic incentives that may be available for your business…
Third Fair Chance Cohort
SBAC INSIGHTS PAGE Calling all employers: Third Fair Chance Hiring Cohort launching in Winter 2025! Join the Fair Chance movement and a growing network of business leaders that recognize the benefit of hiring justice-impacted individuals. What we do: We work with companies to hire, retain, and advance justice-impacted talent (who represent 1 in 3 working-age Americans). We get to…
Breaking Barriers: How Tax Incentives Empower Employers to Hire Reentry Populations and Transform Communities
SBAC INSIGHTS PAGE Breaking Barriers: How Tax Incentives Empower Employers to Hire Reentry Populations and Transform Communities “The passage of the $1,500-$7500 tax incentive for employers to help subsidize hiring people from reentry populations is a great way to help integrate people who are highly motivated populations excited to get their lives back on track…
Don’t Miss the Legislative Panel on September 26th
SBAC INSIGHTS PAGE The Small Business Advocacy Council and NAWBO Chicago are hosting a special Legislative Panel Discussion on Thursday, September 26th, at 8:30 AM, at Hera Hub Chicago (405 W Superior Street, Room 200C). Our engaging panel will feature prominent state legislators, including State Representative Robyn Gabel, State Senator John Curran, and State Senator…
Small Business Can Benefit from DePaul University’s Job Expo
SBAC INSIGHTS PAGE Do you own a small business struggling to find talent? Are you responsible for hiring employees at your company? Do you want to connect with outstanding students and future industry leaders from DePaul University? DePaul University is hosting its upcoming Local Business & Part-Time Job Expo on Thursday, September 5th, from 12-5 pm.…
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