Occupational licensing requirements, intended to protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare, now affect over 400 professions in Illinois. These requirements make it difficult for anyone wanting a new profession or moving to Illinois who needs a license to continue in their current profession. These requirements also make it harder for businesses to fill open positions. Last year, the SBAC and the IJ Clinic championed legislation that created the Comprehensive Licensing Information to Minimize Barriers (CLIMB) task force to study the problem and report back to the General Assembly. We are pleased to report that the CLIMB task force has held several meetings this spring. We look forward to their report this fall. If Illinois' occupational licensing requirements are making it difficult for your business to fill open positions, please share your story with us at emma@sbacil.org
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…
Comprehensive Licensing Information to Minimize Barriers Legislation
Occupational licensing requirements, intended to protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare, now affect over 400 professions in Illinois. These requirements make it difficult for anyone wanting a new profession or moving to Illinois who needs a license to continue in their current profession. These requirements also make it harder for businesses to fill open…
Support Outdoor Dining in Chicago
Sing the Petition to Support Outdoor Dining in Chicago Download the Outdoor Dining FACT SHEET Prompt Action Needed to Support Outdoor Dining in Chicago Chicago’s neighborhood restaurants suffered greatly during the pandemic. When people were unable to gather indoors at restaurants, outdoor dining became the viable alternative. Chicago policymakers took action to provide restaurants with…
