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Meet the SBAC Interns – an integral part of the SBAC Team.
Meet the SBAC Interns – an integral part of the SBAC Team. “When you hand good people possibility, they do great things.” ― Biz Stone. Meet the SBAC Interns – an integral part of the SBAC Team. In 2020, we were fortunate to have more than 15 interns supporting our small business initiatives at…
Read MoreChicago’s Cut Red Tape Agenda
Chicago’s Cut Red Tape Agenda CHICAGO’S CUT RED TAPE AGENDA The small business community has been devastated by the pandemic. Swift action is necessary to help small and local businesses recover. This is the time for policymakers to eliminate costly and unnecessary red tape. The Small Business Advocacy Council and a robust coalition of business…
Read MoreMain Street Lending Proposal
Main Street Lending Proposal SUMMARY The Federal Reserve established the Main Street Lending Program (the “Program”) to help aid small and medium-sized for-profit businesses and nonprofit organizations who were in sound financial condition before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and who were unable to get aid under any of the other COVID-19 related…
Read MorePPP Funding for Businesses and Non-Profits Webinar
PPP Funding for Businesses and Non-Profits Webinar WATCH: Congressman Brad Schneider from Illinois’ 10th district, Bo Steiner from the Small Business Administration, and Elliot Richardson President of the SBAC spend one hour answering questions about the second round of PPP relief. The SBAC is grateful to have had the chance to participate in this webinar…
Read MoreWhat 2021 Could Mean for Small Businesses
What 2021 Could Mean for Small Businesses January 20, 2021 By Elliot Richardson Small Business Advisory Council SBAC President Elliot Richardson’s column discusses the Business and Economic Outlook Forum hosted by the Daily Herald Business Ledger. The piece highlights the need for legislation that provides financial resources for small businesses to retrain and hire Illinoisans…
Read More2020 to 2021 The Changing Landscape for Employment, Insurance and Lending
2020 to 2021 The Changing Landscape for Employment, Insurance and Lending 1:02:23 – How will raising mental health issues, and substance abuse issues impact employers in an accommodation perspective? While mental health issues in the workplace have been a concern for some time, this past year, COVID-19 has shown the challenges employees are facing have…
Read MoreUnivision entrevista a Neli Vasquez-Rowland
Univision entrevista a Neli Vasquez-Rowland Muchas gracias a univision para su reportaje sobre nuestra campaña conjunta con a Safe Haven Foundation para mantener a las pequenas empresas aflote y para prestar asistencia a las personas mas necesitadas durante este periodo tan dificil. Para ver la entrevista, haga clic aquí. Insights Archive Insights Archive Select Month…
Read MoreDaily Herald 2021 Economic Outlook Webinar
Daily Herald 2021 Economic Outlook Webinar We were grateful for the opportunity to participate in the Daily Herald 2021 Economic Outlook Webinar. Elliot talked about state legislation that can help individuals, families, small businesses and local communities recover from the pandemic. To watch the webinar, visit our “In The News” section or simply CLICK HERE.…
Read MoreSBAC and A Safe Haven on WCPT Chicago
SBAC and A Safe Haven on WCPT Chicago Elliot Richardson and Neli Vasquez-Rowland on WCPT with Joan Esposito On December 3rd, Elliot Richardson, President and Co-Founder of SBAC and Neli Vasquez-Rowland, Founder and President of A Safe Haven were hosted on WCPT Chicago with Joan Esposito discussing the situation of homelessness and small businesses in…
Read MoreCongress Must Provide Relief to Local Chambers and Business Organizations
Congress Must Provide Relief to Local Chambers and Business Organizations Congress Must Provide Relief to Local Chambers and Business Organizations Local chambers of commerce and business organizations provide crucial support to the small business community. It is imperative that Congress provide them with the support needed so they can make it through these unprecedented times…
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