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
SBAC Advocacy Update: Graduated Income Tax Town Hall to be held in Orland Park The first in a series of town halls regarding the proposed graduated income tax will take place Tuesday, September 17th, between 9:00-11:00 A.M, in conjunction with the Orland Park Chamber of Commerce. Our members will discuss the proposed amendment with state … more
Brian Kastle SBAC Premier Advocate since 2016 SBAC is pleased to introduce Brian Kastle, Vice President of Business Banking Relationships for Fifth Third Bank, as this month’s PA spotlight. Brian graduated with a BS in Finance from Western Illinois University, and later earned his MBA from DePaul University. Upon graduating, Brian joined MB Financial’s Leadership … more
SBAC Action Call: Reduce Student Debt and support the Small Business Community Millions of Americans continue to be saddled with crushing student debt. Indeed, total student debt now exceeds $1.5 trillion, affecting over 44 million Americans. Small businesses often have difficulty recruiting and retaining talent in today’s economy. Providing small business owners with a … more
