11/12
Advocacy Awards Celebration
Join us as the SBAC honors the champions of small business in Illinois. Congrats to all of our nominees!
Welcome to the SBAC
Championing Small Business Advocacy Across Illinois
A nonpartisan, member-driven voice that represents small business interests.
Our Advocacy
Our Focus Areas
01
Reducing Health Insurance Costs
Health insurance costs are a major challenge for small businesses and their employees. We are pursuing reforms that make it easier for small businesses to offer affordable healthcare coverage.
02Cutting Unnecessary Red Tape
A buildup of unnecessary regulations and bureaucratic hurdles has made it harder for small businesses to open their doors and grow. We are working to eliminate red tape at the state and local levels.
03Fostering Shared Ownership
Local ownership keeps wealth in communities and strengthens neighborhoods. We are asking the state to increase its investment in employee ownership and in shared ownership of commercial property.
04Leveling the Playing Field
Small businesses deserve a fair shot to succeed. We are fighting to give small businesses access to affordable capital and meaningful opportunities to compete for public dollars.
SBAC in the community
Small business advocacy in Chicago neighborhoods
11/12
Advocacy Awards
Congrats to all of our nominees!
Join us at the Advocacy Awards Celebration as the SBAC honors the champions of small business in Illinois.
Events
Upcoming Events
Oct
13
WNG Chamber Annual Meeting
Elliot Richardson, President of the Small Business Advocacy Council, is the keynote speaker. Breakfast, 7:30 to 9:00 AM.
Sunset Ridge Country Club, 2100 Sunset Ridge Rd, Northfield, IL
Oct
14
SBAC Connects! at the Metropolitan Club
A joint networking lunch with the Metropolitan Club on the 67th Floor. Open to everyone. 11:45 AM to 1:00 PM. $25 plus tax per person, paid on event day.
Oct
22
Fall YPG Happy Hour
An evening with Chicago’s young professionals. 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Advance registration required. Lite bites provided, cash bar.
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The Bite-Sized Business Journal
Keeping small business owners and advocates informed on the issues impacting small and local businesses across Illinois.
Young Professionals Group
The next generation of small business leaders
The SBAC Young Professionals Group (YPG) brings together Chicago’s young professionals to build relationships, grow their networks and connect with the Illinois small business community.
Media
SBAC in Motion
Short reels from our events and small business advocacy work. New on Instagram every week.
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Thank You to Our Partners
SBAC Partners are the core behind our advocacy initiatives and how we continue to fight for small businesses throughout Illinois.
SBAC Gold Partners
SBAC Silver Partners
SBAC Bronze Partners
SBAC In-Kind Vendors
