The Small Business Advocacy Council and our coalition partners are dedicated to making Chicago a better place to own and operate a small business. As Election Day fast approaches, our members are engaged and motivated to elect a candidate that values the small business community. One of the top issues for small businesses and entrepreneurs are the … more
How to plan a reliable backup strategy for your business Contributed By: MXOtech, INC In the event of security breaches or natural disasters that could disrupt your day-to-day operations, all small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) should have a reliable disaster and backup recovery plan (DRP). When disaster strikes, how can you ensure that business continues … more
The SBAC, along with a robust coalition of Chambers of Commerce and business associations, were proud to host the Chicago Small Business Mayoral Candidate Forum today. With more than 200 attendees on hand, it was the only opportunity to hear the candidates respond directly to questions about the issues impacting the small business community. “The … more
Big news! A key bill in the SBAC’s state advocacy agenda was introduced in the Senate! State Senator Heather Steans (D) dropped SB1232, the Small Business Job Creation Tax Credit on February 6th. According to the Small Business Administration, in 2018, Illinois small businesses employed 2.5 million people or 45.5% of the private workforce. Encouraging job growth … more
