Drake Smith SBAC Premier Advocate since 2018 Meet Drake Smith: a young professional who enjoys the everyday challenge of business banking. Drake joined the SBAC in 2018 as credit analyst for Signature Bank. Soon after, in 2019 Signature Bank became a proud sponsor of the SBAC. When discussing the SBAC, Drakes states, “The SBAC is … more
Please join us for the 2019 Advocacy Awards Celebration! Equal parts passion, creativity, and entrepreneurship, the Advocacy Awards is our esteemed distinction in honoring advocacy and empowering transformation. Our event will recognize the people and small business that have demonstrated unique vision, innovation, and achievement in support of Illinois’ economy and the Small Business community. … more
Town Hall Meetings Planned on Proposed Graduated Income Tax Illinois citizens will be voting on a constitutional amendment which if passed, will pave the way for a graduated income tax. The SBAC is planning a series of town hall meetings so our members can discuss the amendment and the proposed graduated income tax with legislators … more
Jennifer Kurland SBAC Premier Advocate since 2017 Meet Jennifer Kurland: a self-motivated, young professional who loves learning! Jennifer joined the SBAC in 2017 as an employee of MXOtech, a Chicago IT support team. Jennifer is an active member of the Women in Business Board in an Educational and Professional Development role. When discussing her career … more
