
Check out all of SBAC President Elliot Richardson's Daily Herald Business Ledger articles below
May 29, 2022
Rethinking economic development in Illinois
May 1, 2022
Engaging politicians during election season
April 3, 2022
Small businesses and formerly incarcerated individuals
March 6, 2022
End of mask mandate brings optimism and challenges to small businesses
February 6, 2022
Springfield's 2022 legislative session and small businesses
January 9, 2022
Will politicians answer the call of the small business community?
Regulatory Sunset Act Amendment to Help Local Businesses and Entrepreneurs
We did it! Legislation amending the Regulatory Sunset Act passed the Senate unanimously! This bill lowers barriers for licensed applicants while still addressing genuine public safety concerns. After passing in the House – it now moves on to the Governor. Click here to read more about the bill. SPONSORS Fifth Third Bank Saul Ewing Arnstein…
REVITALIZATION IN THE NEWS: West Garfield/Chatham Pop!
“The activation of underutilized West and South side properties is a key strategy to revitalize neighborhood commercial corridors with active, people-oriented activities,” Commissioner Cox said. The City of Chicago announced on Thursday, the creation of two new public plazas located in West Garfield Park and Chatham. These projects are a part of the Department of…
You’re Invited to The Rebound!
The SBAC and A Safe Haven are thrilled to invite you for a LIVE and IN-PERSON evening you won’t forget! It will be our first big live event of the year, and with the mask mandate now lifted, we hope to see many of you face-to-face once again. Join us to celebrate the culmination…