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The SBAC Small Business Package
The SBAC Small Business Package THE SMALL BUSINESS PACKAGE Many small and local businesses have been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Illinois unemployment rate remains high. Illinois politicians can partner with the small business community to enact policies that will help small businesses through this pandemic, reduce unemployment in our state, grow the Illinois…
Read MoreConversation on Property Taxes with Commissioner Cabonargi
Conversation on Property Taxes with Commissioner Cabonargi Conversation on Property Taxes with Cook County’s 2nd District Board of Review Commissioner Michael Cabonargi The SBAC hosted Cook County’s 2nd District Board of Review Commissioner Michael Cabonargi and his Chief of Staff Roland Lara to discuss property assessments and tax appeals. It is important to remind small…
Read MoreThank you to all Participants at the SBAC Golf Outing!
Thank you to all Participants at the SBAC Golf Outing! Thank you to all who came out to celebrate the SBAC on August 18th, 2021 at Cog Hill. We all had a great time. Miss it? Or just want to relive some memories? Take a gander at our lovely Digital booklet highlighting our volunteers and…
Read MoreThe Delta Variant and the Small Business Community
The Delta Variant and the Small Business Community Click HERE to read the entire article. The small business community was increasingly optimistic this summer. The pandemic was waning, restrictions disappeared and customers were coming back in droves. Vaccinated individuals gathered without masks. While many businesses struggled to find qualified employees, their prospects for recovery looked…
Read MoreThe Back to Business Grant Program
The Back to Business Grant Program Supporting Struggling Small Businesses The pandemic and Covid-19 mitigations began inflicting immense damage to many small businesses in March of 2020. Thousands of small businesses initially applied for Illinois Business Interruption Grants. While these grants helped some small businesses, approximately 80% of eligible small businesses which applied were not…
Read MoreSBAC Advocacy Newsletter 8.13.21
SBAC Advocacy Newsletter 8.13.21 Dear Small Business Advocates, We understand that the Delta variant is causing increasing concern and uncertainty for the small business community. Â Rest assured, we will continue fighting for policies that proactively address the challenges presented by the resurgence of the pandemic. Click on the link below to read more on our…
Read MoreIllinois Announces Back To Business Grant Program – SBAC Testifies at Joint Committee Hearing
Illinois Announces Back To Business Grant Program – SBAC Testifies at Joint Committee Hearing Back to Business Grant Program AUG 13th – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity launched the Back to Business grant program for struggling small businesses on Wednesday. On August 12th, the SBAC participated in a joint Illinois Senate hearing…
Read MoreHow small businesses are being impacted by the rise in COVID-19 cases
How small businesses are being impacted by the rise in COVID-19 cases Elliot Richardson, co-founder and president of the Small Business Advocacy Council, joins Anna Davlantes to talk about how small businesses are being impacted by the Delta variant and COVID-19 cases rising around the country. Has there been enough support to keep our small businesses…
Read MoreIACCE Chamber Call with Senate President Harmon
IACCE Chamber Call with Senate President Harmon IACCE Chamber Call with Senate President Harmon The SBAC and Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives hosted Senate President Harmon, Senator Castro and Senator Sims for a broad discussion about how the small business community and Illinois Senate can work together. There has never been a more…
Read MoreWhat Small Business Needs to Make It Through
What Small Business Needs to Make It Through What small business needs to make it through An advocate has advice and a forecast for the sector as entrepreneurs navigate a pandemic that remains in flux. As posted in Crain’s Chicago Business This week Chicago Comes Back welcomes Elliot Richardson, co-founder and president of the Small…
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