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The Small Business Package

Small Business Package

Many small and local businesses have been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Illinois unemployment rate remains high. Illinois politicians can partner with the small business community to enact policies that will help small businesses through this pandemic, reduce unemployment in our state, grow the Illinois workforce and generate revenue.

There has never been a more important time to support small and local businesses. Passing this agenda can be a game-changer for the small business community and Illinois economy.

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Insights Archive

SBAC Advocacy Newsletter 8.13.21

By patti@sbacil.org | August 16, 2021

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…

Illinois Announces Back To Business Grant Program – SBAC Testifies at Joint Committee Hearing

By mrevis@sbacil.org | August 13, 2021

Back to Business Grant Program AUG 13th – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity launched the Back to Business grant program for struggling small businesses on Wednesday.  On August 12th, the SBAC participated in a joint Illinois Senate hearing to learn more about the program. We explained how important it is for the…

How small businesses are being impacted by the rise in COVID-19 cases

By patti@sbacil.org | August 6, 2021

Elliot Richardson, co-founder and president of the Small Business Advocacy Council, joins Anna Davlantes to talk about how small businesses are being impacted by the Delta variant and COVID-19 cases rising around the country. Has there been enough support to keep our small businesses running throughout the pandemic? Please translate this page to the language of…

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