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Over the past 6 months, our mentoring program has blossomed; we've been able to help so many Small Businesses! Since January 2023, we've seen a 31% increase in our outreach to those in need of help. As proud of we are as our growth, we're even more proud of our chance to help all these Chicagoland Small Businesses.

Our incredibly successful mentorship program has been going strong since 2019. And, despite the lull from the pandemic, has only grown since!

Do you want to join us? Head on over to the program page. We'll be in touch.

Insights Archive

Small Business Impacts of New Rules

By emma@sbacil.org | December 24, 2024

SBAC INITIATIVES PAGE Small Business Impacts of New Rules Find and Contact Your Elected Officials HERE! Resources & Fact Sheets Expand Download One-Pager    

Supporting Entrepreneurship

By emma@sbacil.org | December 10, 2024

SBAC INITIATIVES PAGE Supporting Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (SEED) Find and Contact Your Elected Officials HERE! Resources & Fact Sheets Expand Download One-Pager    

Shop Small, Shop Local: Support Chicago’s Neighborhood Businesses This Holiday Season

By emma@sbacil.org | December 4, 2024

SBAC INSIGHTS PAGE Shop Small, Shop Local: Support Chicago’s Neighborhood Businesses This Holiday Season As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to consider the impact of where we shop. Supporting small, local businesses not only helps fuel Chicago’s economy but also strengthens our communities. This year, make a commitment to shop small and explore the…

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