Thank you State Representative Brady, City Clerk Anna Valencia, and Alderman David Moore for joining us last week at our Illinois Secretary of State Candidate's Forum! The Secretary of State’s office provides important services to small businesses and can help improve the confidence the small business community has in our government. Hear opening statements from these candidates above or watch on YouTube for timestamps of specific questions!
Relief for Small Businesses
The Back to Business (B2B) Grant: The Small Business Advocacy Council fights for legislation that will support the small business community and neighborhood business districts. We also understand the importance of providing information about programs that can benefit entrepreneurs and small businesses. Illinois policymakers have launched another round of Back to Business grants (B2B) that…
Small Business Grants for Minority Owned Businesses
It’s tough to run a small business. We know that funding is always top of mind at all times. In an effort to keep our small business owners informed of possible grants as they become available, we will list some as they become available and the criteria for applying. We encourage you to take advantage…
Daily Herald Business Ledger Articles with SBAC President Elliot Richardson
Check out all of SBAC President Elliot Richardson’s Daily Herald Business Ledger articles below 2023 2022 2021 2020 2023 March 5, 2023 Transparency will empower the small business community February 5, 2023 Making economic incentives available to small businesses January 8, 2023 Small business advocacy in 2023: Hitting the ground running 2022 December 11, 2022…
