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SBAC Advocacy Newsletter 8.13.21

Dear Small Business Advocates,

We understand that the Delta variant is causing increasing concern and uncertainty for the small business community.  Rest assured, we will continue fighting for policies that proactively address the challenges presented by the resurgence of the pandemic.

Click on the link below to read more on our work on:

  • Back to Business Grant Program
  • Small Business Package and the Illinois Senate
  • A Win for Chicago Small Businesses

Insights Archive

Letter to Alders

By patti@sbacil.org | November 8, 2023

To Members of the Chicago City Council: Chicago small businesses have faced many challenges over the past several years and encountered numerous obstacles while attempting to recover from the devastating pandemic. Disinvested communities continue struggling to fill vacant storefronts, attract businesses, and foster economic development. We ask that you refrain from passing the Chicago Paid…

Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance

By emma@sbacil.org | November 6, 2023

A press conference was held at City Hall to highlight concerns with the PTO ordinance and ask that changes to the ordinance be made. Hear from business owners, community advocates, and local chambers who passionately discussed their concerns and suggested possible improvements to the ordinance below. Over 30 chambers of commerce and place-based organizations sent…

GRCC & SBAC Empower | Business Development Program

By Nic | November 1, 2023

A New Program w/ The Greater Roseland Chamber of Commerce Just this morning – as of writing – SBAC Empower, Andrea Reed of The Greater Roseland Chamber of Commerce, and Chris Lautenslager of Get Looped LLC finalized our discussion on the future Mentoring and Business Building program coming to the GRCC in the Near Future!…

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