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Secretary of State Candidate Forum

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!

Insights Archive

Stats for Small Businesses

By Nic | August 1, 2023

IL Small Businesses, Did you Know…. Did you know that according to the Illinois Small Business Association, a bit over 98% of the businesses within Illinois are Small Businesses? That means statistically, you can probably name most of the larger IL businesses off the top of your head! So, if you approach a store on…

Let’s Transform Vacant Properties Into Thriving Small Businesses

By emma@sbacil.org | July 11, 2023

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SBAC Testimonials

By patti@sbacil.org | July 6, 2023

The SBAC has significantly impacted the small business community since 2010.  From reducing LLC fees to championing legislation focused on reducing premiums for small businesses and increasing transparency to understand better what drives health insurance costs. Our mission has always been to fight alongside small business advocates to enact policies that support small businesses, their…

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