Archive for January 2021
Summarization of EEOC Vaccine Guidelines
Summarization of EEOC Vaccine Guidelines December 16th – The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has addressed the most common employer questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. As of now, there are currently no state or federal laws that prohibit employers from requiring vaccinations as a condition of employment, however, employees can refuse to get the vaccine…
Read MoreRebuilding Lives and Businesses
Rebuilding Lives and Businesses Hard-working Americans had no idea what was coming in February of 2020. It seemed unfathomable that many small businesses would face the possibility of permanently closing or their employees would be without jobs in the spring. With the resurgence of Covid-19 cases, the situation for both small businesses and their…
Read MoreOrdinance Makes It Easier for Entrepreneurs to Operate Home-Based Businesses in Chicago
Ordinance Makes It Easier for Entrepreneurs to Operate Home-Based Businesses in Chicago January 25, 2021 RE: Ordinance Makes It Easier for Entrepreneurs to Operate Home-Based Businesses in Chicago The pandemic has cost Chicagoans jobs and recently unemployed individuals may explore starting their own business. However, these budding entrepreneurs may not have the funds to rent…
Read MoreCrucial Legislation Filed to Get People Back to Work
Crucial Legislation Filed to Get People Back to Work RISE Action Call – SIGN HERE PRESS RELEASE: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES, February 22, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ — Representative Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz has filed the RISE Act in the General Assembly. The Small Business Advocacy Council (SBAC) urges legislators to pass the RISE Act (Recovery Initiative to Support…
Read MoreBusiness Interruption Insurance
Business Interruption Insurance WHAT IS BUSINESS INTERUPTION INSURANCE? The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on individuals, families and communities. The pandemic is also causing tremendous financial hardship on small and local businesses. Typically, businesses will carry business interruption insurance to cover for potential extended closures caused by extraordinary circumstances. Competent business owners have…
Read MoreSBAC PPP Townhall
SBAC PPP Townhall Wondering what the new PPP stimulus entails and if you can apply? Does it include 501c6s? How is EIDL factored into the PPP this round? This SBAC Townhall answers these questions and more. Click on the youtube timestamp in the description below for a direct link to the answer to the question.…
Read MoreSBA Press Release: PPP
SBA Press Release: PPP The Small Business Association and Treasury have provided important information about the next round of PPP loans. READ THE PRESS RELEASE HERE More information from the SBA about the second round of PPP is here. READ MORE ABOUT PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM SECOND DRAW LOANS HERE The SBAC will continue to…
Read MorePPP Funding Webinar for Businesses and Nonprofits
PPP Funding Webinar for Businesses and Nonprofits PPP Funding Webinar for Businesses and Nonprofits SBAC President Elliot Richardson looks forward to participating in a webinar with Congressman Brad Schneider focused on PPP and EIDL funding opportunities for small businesses and nonprofits. Elliot will speak about opportunities and initiatives that can help the small business community…
Read MoreLegislation to Help Black Owned Businesses Receive a Fair Share of State Contracts
Legislation to Help Black Owned Businesses Receive a Fair Share of State Contracts READ H.B 2629 HERE TAKE ACTION Black Owned Businesses Deserve Access to Government Contracts Illinois has failed Black and African American owned businesses by failing to provide them access to state contracts. For too long, they have been denied a fair share…
Read MoreSmall Business Community Provides Senator Murphy Crucial Input on Business Interruption Grants
Small Business Community Provides Senator Murphy Crucial Input on Business Interruption Grants January 6, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RE: Small Business Community Provides Senator Murphy Crucial Input on Business Interruption Grants CHICAGO, IL – Senator Laura Murphy conducted a meeting with the Small Business Advocacy Council, small business owners and local chamber executives to discuss…
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