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Advocating for disadvantaged commercial corridors

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SBAC President Elliot Richardson discusses a policy that will reduce vacant properties in struggling neighborhood business districts.  Replacing commercial vacancies with small businesses will support local communities.

WATCH HERE: https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/988007

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Chicago Neighborhood Revitalization Caucus

By emma@sbacil.org | October 9, 2023

This is a crucial time for lawmakers to support policies that will revitalize neighborhood business districts and support Chicago small businesses.  Therefore, we have formed a neighborhood revitalization caucus where politicians from various facets of government can come together, collaborate with stakeholders, and work to revitalize local economies. We are very thankful to the following…

Chicago Women’s Expo – Mentee Shelley Carrillo!

By Nic | October 6, 2023

DONATE After submitting Shelley and her business for the Ultimate Women’s Expo, which has been running strong for now 30 years in Illinois and other cities like Atlanta, Miami, New York to name a few, Shelley has been accepted and now one of the feature vendors! Out of hundreds of vendors, Shelley’s standout and unique…

Town Halls to Support Local and Small Businesses

By emma@sbacil.org | August 28, 2023

We’re excited to announce a series of free community town halls focusing on policies that help revitalize neighborhood business districts and support small businesses. These town halls are designed to be informative, and interactive, and to bring communities together. Members and business owners are encouraged to further learn how the SBAC and a coalition of…

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