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Revitalize Local Businesses and Neighborhoods

Thriving commercial corridors support local communities across Chicago and Cook County.  Prior to the pandemic, however, many corridors struggled.  As Chicago emerges from the pandemic and local communities confront a new economic landscape, a strong coalition of stakeholders is needed to advocate for policies and initiatives which will revitalize, empower and connect commercial corridors and neighborhoods.

  • Advocacy Initiatives:
    • Reduce Commercial Vacancies:  We are advocating for an ordinance that will reduce commercial vacancies in struggling Cook County commercial corridors.  One line and the ordinance
    • Encourage Local Investment: We are researching and formulating policies that will encourage local investment in local businesses and neighborhoods
    • Reduce Red Tape:  We are formulating policies to reduce red tape which impacts small businesses in struggling commercial corridors

Check out the full Neighborhood Revitalization Coalition (NRC) website here.

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Casino Night! | SBAC Empower

By Nic | May 23, 2023

DONATE What an Incredible Night! Friday, May 19th, 2023 marks SBAC Empower’s First EVER fundraiser. And boy was it a resounding success! We had an incredible turnout, and we are appreciative of all who came and joined us that evening! The staff here at Empower (as well as our sister organization, the SBAC) all were…

Procurement Bidding Reform Passes both the Illinois House and Senate!

By emma@sbacil.org | May 19, 2023

Read S.B. 2192 SB 2192 FACT SHEET Increasing Access to Government Contracts for Small, Minority, and Women-Owned Businesses SB 2192 View the Press Release on SB 2192 The SBAC is excited to announce legislation that will increase access to government contracts for small, minority, and women-owned businesses has passed both the Illinois House and Senate!…

Reduce Recidivism and Grow the Workforce

By mrevis@sbacil.org | May 16, 2023

HB 3418 FACT SHEET HB 3418 Hoja de Hechos Read H.B. 3418 Labor shortage requires unconventional hiring… Expand JPMorgan says labor shortage requires unconventional hiring, including people with criminal records PUBLISHED THU, MAR 10 20224:53 PM EST How hiring individuals with criminal records can benefit workforce… Expand How hiring individuals with criminal records can benefit…

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