Archive for January 2021
Meet the SBAC Interns – an integral part of the SBAC Team.
Meet the SBAC Interns – an integral part of the SBAC Team. “When you hand good people possibility, they do great things.” ― Biz Stone. Meet the SBAC Interns – an integral part of the SBAC Team. In 2020, we were fortunate to have more than 15 interns supporting our small business initiatives at…
Read MoreChicago’s Cut Red Tape Agenda
Chicago’s Cut Red Tape Agenda CHICAGO’S CUT RED TAPE AGENDA The small business community has been devastated by the pandemic. Swift action is necessary to help small and local businesses recover. This is the time for policymakers to eliminate costly and unnecessary red tape. The Small Business Advocacy Council and a robust coalition of business…
Read MoreMain Street Lending Proposal
Main Street Lending Proposal SUMMARY The Federal Reserve established the Main Street Lending Program (the “Program”) to help aid small and medium-sized for-profit businesses and nonprofit organizations who were in sound financial condition before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and who were unable to get aid under any of the other COVID-19 related…
Read MorePPP Funding for Businesses and Non-Profits Webinar
PPP Funding for Businesses and Non-Profits Webinar WATCH: Congressman Brad Schneider from Illinois’ 10th district, Bo Steiner from the Small Business Administration, and Elliot Richardson President of the SBAC spend one hour answering questions about the second round of PPP relief. The SBAC is grateful to have had the chance to participate in this webinar…
Read MoreWhat 2021 Could Mean for Small Businesses
What 2021 Could Mean for Small Businesses January 20, 2021 By Elliot Richardson Small Business Advisory Council SBAC President Elliot Richardson’s column discusses the Business and Economic Outlook Forum hosted by the Daily Herald Business Ledger. The piece highlights the need for legislation that provides financial resources for small businesses to retrain and hire Illinoisans…
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