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Illinois policymakers need to allocate rescue plan grants to help struggling businesses.

The SBAC is advocating to ensure struggling and qualified businesses across Illinois have access to Back to Business grants. This means making sure the grant program is adequately funded.

Read Elliot’s article in The State Journal-Register here.

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By emma@sbacil.org | October 25, 2024

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By emma@sbacil.org | October 10, 2024

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