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General Assembly Passes Occupational Licensing Reform!
General Assembly Passes Occupational Licensing Reform! General Assembly Passes Occupational Licensing Reform Occupational licenses can create unnecessary barriers for Illinois residents looking to start new jobs. Occupational licenses can also create roadblocks for entrepreneurs that would like to start new businesses. House Bill 5576 unanimously passed the Senate and will go to the Governor! This…
Read MoreRegulatory Sunset Act Amendment to Help Local Businesses and Entrepreneurs
Regulatory Sunset Act Amendment to Help Local Businesses and Entrepreneurs We did it! Legislation amending the Regulatory Sunset Act passed the Senate unanimously! This bill lowers barriers for licensed applicants while still addressing genuine public safety concerns. After passing in the House – it now moves on to the Governor. Click here to read more about…
Read MoreByline Bank Recognizes Small Business Saturday with Small Business Advocacy Council Contribution
Byline Bank Recognizes Small Business Saturday with Small Business Advocacy Council Contribution CHICAGO, IL (November 2021) – This Small Business Saturday, November 27, Byline Bank, Illinois’ top Small Business Administration lender, is recognizing the work of the Small Business Advocacy Council (SBAC) of Illinois with a $5,000 sponsorship contribution. The SBAC is a nonpartisan member-driven…
Read MoreBig win for small businesses!
Big win for small businesses! SBAC Applauds Mayor Lightfoot and City Council For Providing Small Businesses a Big Win For Immediate Release July 21, 2021 SBAC Applauds Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago City Council for Providing Small Businesses a Big Win Statement by Small Business Advocacy Council (SBAC) President Elliot Richardson: The SBAC and a…
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SBAC MemberPlus App The SBAC has an APP!! https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/1994/2021/05/IG-Member-App-Video-818a1639-05dc-4f51-8d95-d41e95d63d26.mp4 The MemberPlus App Stay up to date on SBAC Initiatives in the FORUM Register and pay for EVENTS View career opportunities, Member-to-Member Discounts, and Hot-Deals Stay informed with your events calendar, news, and announcements Access resources/files on the go Update their own profile information View other…
Read MoreBig Win for Chicago Home Based Businesses
Big Win for Chicago Home Based Businesses Big Win for Chicago Home Based Businesses “This is a crucial time to support entrepreneurs with the dream of launching and growing their businesses in Chicago. This ordinance will unleash Chicagoans looking to build a business that will support local communities,” said SBAC co-founder and President Elliot Richardson.…
Read MoreThe SBAC Supports Relief For Chicago Small Businesses Through Reimbursement of Liquor License Fees
The SBAC Supports Relief For Chicago Small Businesses Through Reimbursement of Liquor License Fees The SBAC supports a proposed Chicago ordinance which will reimburse small businesses a portion of the liquor license fees they paid because they could not use their license during pandemic related shutdowns. This ordinance will help many local businesses recover from…
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