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IACCE Conversation with Speaker of the House, Chris Welch

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The SBAC's Elliot Richardson had the distinct pleasure of moderating the IACCE - Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives call with Emanuel Chris Welch and Office of State Representative Carol Ammons last Friday. Watch the entire conversation addressing issues such as

  • Back to Business Grants
  • Workforce Development
  • Unemployment Trust Fund
  • Child Care Tax Credit/Grant
  • ARPA Funds
  • Commercial Property Relief
You may jump to specific topics by opening up youtube and clicking on the timestamps.

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Rebuilding Lives and Businesses

By patti@sbacil.org | January 26, 2021

Hard-working Americans had no idea what was coming in February of 2020.  It seemed unfathomable that many small businesses would face the possibility of permanently closing or their employees would be without jobs in the spring.   With the resurgence of Covid-19 cases, the situation for both small businesses and their employees has become even…

Ordinance Makes It Easier for Entrepreneurs to Operate Home-Based Businesses in Chicago

By patti@sbacil.org | January 24, 2021

The pandemic has cost Chicagoans jobs and recently unemployed individuals may explore starting their own business. However, these budding entrepreneurs may not have the funds to rent space. Indeed, even more established entrepreneurs may need to consider moving their businesses into a residence for the time being given the economic impact of the pandemic. This is…

Crucial Legislation Filed to Get People Back to Work

By mrevis@sbacil.org | January 22, 2021

RISE Action Call – SIGN HERE PRESS RELEASE: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES, February 22, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ — Representative Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz has filed the RISE Act in the General Assembly.  The Small Business Advocacy Council (SBAC) urges legislators to pass the RISE Act (Recovery Initiative to Support Employment) to get people back to work and support…

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