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We’ve been busy advocating for you!

Thank you General

We've been busy advocating for the small business comunity!

It's been a busy past few weeks for the SBAC.

Our fight to revitalize local business districts continues fervently.  We are committed to meeting our Illinois Alders individually to discuss our SBAC Agenda and how to build a better Illinois. Small businesses are the heart of the nation with an ever-growing community of business owners.  We thank those below for their commitment and time shared with the small business community.

We ask that you thank them, too by liking and sharing our social media posts!

_Thank you Alder Sophia King
Thank you Alderman Cappelman
Thank you Alderman Matt Martin
Thank you Alderman Mike Rodriguez
Thank you Alderman Tunney
Thank you Commissioner Dennis Deer
Thank you Commissioner Larry Sufferdin

Insights Archive

REVITALIZATION IN THE NEWS: Two Locally Owned Grocery Stores Underway on West Side

By growthzone | February 23, 2022

This comes after decades of disinvestment. After decades of disinvestment, two new grocery stores are being built on Chicago’s West Side – something residents have long awaited as other grocery store chains close up shop.   The SBAC and our robust collation of partners are committed to revitalizing, empowering, and connecting local business districts across…

OpEd: Crains Chicago Business

By growthzone | February 9, 2022

February 08, 2022 11:34 AM A Labor Shortage Creates an Opportunity to Help the Homeless Illinois politicians should engage those leading the fight against homelessness and also engage small-business advocates to explore how to prepare homeless individuals for a return to the workforce. ​​​​​​​ NELI VAZQUEZ ROWLAND ELLIOT RICHARDSON Read the FULL OpEd HERE SPONSORS…

Revitalization in the News: Chicago Recovery Plan Funding Available!

By growthzone | February 7, 2022

There’s still funding bids available through the City of Chicago and the Chicago Recovery Plan. “The Chicago Recovery Plan invests over $1.2 billion in new and existing initiatives. Over the lifespan of the Chicago Recovery Plan, there will be frequent opportunities to partner with Chicago organizations and we look forward to these partnerships.”   The…

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