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Daily Herald Business Ledger Articles with SBAC President Elliot Richardson

By growthzone | August 21, 2023

Check out all of SBAC President Elliot Richardson’s Daily Herald Business Ledger articles below 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2024 January 14, 2024 Robust engagement by the small business community paved the way for big legislative victories last year. 2023 December 10, 2023 Politicians should remember Small Business Saturday October 15, 2023 How small businesses…

5/3 Bank – Informational Articles

By growthzone | August 18, 2023

Fifth Third Bank – Commitment to Small Business SBAC partner Fifth Third Bank is committed to the success of small businesses.  Because “small” is a misnomer for driving the economy and creating jobs in local communities as they have a “big” impact. Fifth Third partners with small businesses to provide the lending, lines of credit,…

Empower Stats!

By growthzone | August 8, 2023

Empower has been working hard… 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…

Stats for Small Businesses

By growthzone | August 1, 2023

IL Small Businesses, Did you Know…. Did you know that according to the Illinois Small Business Association, a bit over 98% of the businesses within Illinois are Small Businesses? That means statistically, you can probably name most of the larger IL businesses off the top of your head! So, if you approach a store on…

Let’s Transform Vacant Properties Into Thriving Small Businesses

By growthzone | July 11, 2023

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