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We want to ensure you are getting the MOST out of your membership at the SBAC. As a member-driven organization, YOU are our top priority,

Want to know how to maximize your membership investment?

  • Get involved and join us one Tuesday for our policy committee!
  • Come join us at our Golf outing!
  • Update your information in the SBAC Business Directory so others can find you easily!
  • Check out our calendar to keep up to date on events and where you can participate!

And if you have any questions, we are here to help you. Reach out to Sara at any time.

Our member benefits chart below shows what's available to you at your membership level:

Our Member Portal is the best place to find information on current SBAC advocacy initiatives, events, member-to-member deals, and more 24/7.

Please take a look at the tutorial below to learn how to best utilize the Info Hub:

Our SBAC Member Directory, which is available on both the Info Hub and main website, includes listings from all of our SBAC Business Supporters, Promoters, and Partners. Take a moment to update your listing and get in touch with fellow SBAC members!

The Info Hub is also available through the SBAC MemberPlus App for on-the-go convenience!

SBAC Business Supporters and up also have the opportunity to showcase their business on SBAC social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn) by providing SBAC staff with their preferred content.

If you have any questions regarding your membership or how to utilize your benefits, please reach out to an SBAC staff member at any time!

Insights Archive

What 2021 Could Mean for Small Businesses

By patti@sbacil.org | January 1, 2021

January 20, 2021 By Elliot Richardson Small Business Advisory Council SBAC President Elliot Richardson’s column discusses the Business and Economic Outlook Forum hosted by the Daily Herald Business Ledger.  The piece highlights the need for legislation that provides financial resources for small businesses to retrain and hire Illinoisans who have lost their jobs or businesses…

2020 to 2021 The Changing Landscape for Employment, Insurance and Lending

By patti@sbacil.org | December 28, 2020

While mental health issues in the workplace have been a concern for some time, this past year, COVID-19 has shown the challenges employees are facing have spiked dramatically.  Hear from Jason Tremblay on how this will impact both employers and their employees in the video. Stephen Ball from Fifth Third discusses automatic forgiveness for PPP…

Univision entrevista a Neli Vasquez-Rowland

By patti@sbacil.org | December 18, 2020

Muchas gracias a univision para su reportaje sobre nuestra campaña conjunta con a Safe Haven Foundation para mantener a las pequenas empresas aflote y para prestar asistencia a las personas mas necesitadas durante este periodo tan dificil.

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