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SBAC Women in Business: Roundtable on Small Businesses and Child Care
SBAC Women in Business: Roundtable on Small Businesses and Child Care The SBAC Women in Business hosted a virtual roundtable with Chairman Edgar Gonzalez Jr. to discuss accessibility to affordable child care and small businesses. Â It was an insightful conversation and we sincerely thank Chairman Gonzalez for taking the time out of his busy schedule…
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Read MoreLegislation to Support Local Chambers Passes
Legislation to Support Local Chambers Passes Many chambers of commerce were devastated by the pandemic. However, this did not stop them from providing crucial support to local businesses. The SBAC is thrilled to report that Illinois politicians have provided 5 million dollars to support the recovery of chambers of commerce in Illinois. The SBAC has…
Read MoreChildcare Tax Credit
Childcare Tax Credit Authors:Â Â Minna Pomeroy, Leverage People Leslee Cohen, All Rise Legal Counsel Employers across our state are struggling to find enough employees to support their businesses. Indeed, some businesses have been forced to scale back their operations because of a lack of employees in the workforce. The Small Business Advocacy Council is championing…
Read MoreForum on Small Businesses and Child Care
Forum on Small Businesses and Child Care The cost of affordable and quality childcare has kept people from re-entering the workforce. This has significantly impacted many small businesses that continue struggling to find employees to support their operations. Join us for a virtual forum with Chairwomen Carol Ammons and Representative Edgar Gonzalez to discuss how…
Read MoreThank you for joining us at the 2022 SBAC C.A.N Holiday Party!
Thank you for joining us at the 2022 SBAC C.A.N Holiday Party! THANK YOU for attending our 2022 SBAC C.A.N Holiday Party!! Thank you to everyone who came out to our Holiday Party on December 1st, 2022 to celebrate the holiday season and the SBAC. It was a beautiful day out in the sun. We…
Read MoreNew SBAC Empower Educational Webinars
SBAC Empower strives to provide up to date resources to assist in your small business growth. We are proud to announce new Educational Webinars viewable at your leisure focused on helping small businesses open brick-and-mortar establishments in underserved communities. These webinars review programming that pertains to navigating the process of zoning, licensing, and leasing space…
Read MoreThe SBAC Heads to Springfield to Fight for the Small Business Community
The SBAC Heads to Springfield to Fight for the Small Business Community The SBAC Heads to Springfield to Fight for the Small Business Community The Small Business Advocacy Council (SBAC) is heading to the capitol on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Â We will be focused on procuring relief for local chambers of commerce devastated by the…
Read MoreSBAC 2022 Legislative Agenda
SBAC 2022 Legislative Agenda SBAC 2022 Legislative Agenda The Small Business Advocacy Council (SBAC) is laser-focused on formulating and fighting to pass policies that support small businesses and local communities. Learn more about our 2022 Legislative Agenda here: Legislative Agenda Insights Archive Insights Archive Select Month January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September…
Read More*CLOSED* the Cook County Small Business Source Grow Grant Program!
*CLOSED* the Cook County Small Business Source Grow Grant Program! Apply for the Cook County Small Business Source Grow Grant Program! The SBAC advocates for the small business community in numerous ways, including by disseminating important information about programs that will support small businesses.  The Cook County Small Business Source Grow Grant program will provide grants to…
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