Thriving commercial corridors play a crucial role in nurturing and sustaining local communities throughout Chicago and Cook County. In recent years, several of these corridors faced challenges, but as we move forward into a new economic era, it is vital to bring together a strong coalition of stakeholders. Their collective efforts will champion policies and initiatives aimed at revitalizing, empowering, and fostering stronger bonds within our commercial corridors and neighborhoods.
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Majority of City Council Members Endorse the Chicago Small Business PackageÂ
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…
Chicago Small Business Package: Eliminate Barriers & Streamline Processes
SBAC INSIGHTS PAGE 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 Beale Alderman Felix Cardona Alderman Peter Chico Alderman Angela Clay…
FAQs: Credit for Wages Paid to Returning Citizens
SBAC INSIGHTS PAGE Download DECK for Cedit for Wages for Returning Citizens (PDF) What is a Returning Citizen as defined in Tax Year 2025 and beyond? A Returning Citizen is someone who has been convicted of a crime in Illinois or an offense in any other jurisdiction, not including any offense or attempted offense that…
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,…