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Shop Small, Shop Local: Support Chicago’s Neighborhood Businesses This Holiday Season

SBAC INSIGHTS PAGE Shop Small, Shop Local: Support Chicago’s Neighborhood Businesses This Holiday Season As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to consider the impact of where we shop. Supporting small, local businesses not only helps fuel Chicago’s economy but also strengthens our communities. This year, make a commitment to shop small and explore the…

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Chicago Small Business Package: Eliminate Barriers & Streamline Processes

SBAC INSIGHTS PAGE View and Download the Chicago Small Business Package Ordinance HERE. 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…

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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,…

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Small Business Grants in Illinois

Financial Growth Opportunities Running a business is hard and small business owners often do not have time to navigate grants, tax credits, and other funding opportunities. We are excited to help. While we cannot cover everything, we will do our best to keep you current on economic incentives that may be available for your business…

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Third Fair Chance Cohort

SBAC INSIGHTS PAGE Calling all employers: Third Fair Chance Hiring Cohort launching in Winter 2025!   Join the Fair Chance movement and a growing network of business leaders that recognize the benefit of hiring justice-impacted individuals. What we do: We work with companies to hire, retain, and advance justice-impacted talent (who represent 1 in 3 working-age Americans). We get to…

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Breaking Barriers: How Tax Incentives Empower Employers to Hire Reentry Populations and Transform Communities

SBAC INSIGHTS PAGE Breaking Barriers: How Tax Incentives Empower Employers to Hire Reentry Populations and Transform Communities “The passage of the $1,500-$7500 tax incentive for employers to help subsidize hiring people from reentry populations is a great way to help integrate people who are highly motivated populations excited to get their lives back on track…

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Saul Ewing: Key Employment Law Changes and Regulatory Developments

SBAC INSIGHTS PAGE We’re excited to share some insightful articles from our valued partner, Saul Ewing LLP, that cover important developments in employment law and regulatory updates. These resources provide valuable information for our SBAC members and are a great way to stay informed about recent legal changes and their potential impact on your business.…

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Don’t Miss the Legislative Panel on September 26th

SBAC INSIGHTS PAGE The Small Business Advocacy Council and NAWBO Chicago are hosting a special Legislative Panel Discussion on Thursday, September 26th, at 8:30 AM, at Hera Hub Chicago (405 W Superior Street, Room 200C). Our engaging panel will feature prominent state legislators, including State Representative Robyn Gabel, State Senator John Curran, and State Senator…

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SpeedPro: Celebrating the Journey of Growth and Company Milestones of SpeedPro Loop Chicago

SBAC INSIGHTS PAGE From Adversity to Achievement: Celebrating the Journey of Growth and Company Milestones of SpeedPro Loop Chicago SpeedPro Chicago Loop’s Rebecca Considine is a wonderful and valued Small Business Advocacy Council’s Board of Advisors member. We are excited to celebrate Rebecca, SpeedPro Chicago Loop founder Eric Lazar, and the company in this blog.…

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Small Business Can Benefit from DePaul University’s Job Expo

SBAC INSIGHTS PAGE Do you own a small business struggling to find talent? Are you responsible for hiring employees at your company? Do you want to connect with outstanding students and future industry leaders from DePaul University? DePaul University is hosting its upcoming Local Business & Part-Time Job Expo on Thursday, September 5th, from 12-5 pm.…

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