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Over the past 6 months, our mentoring program has blossomed; we've been able to help so many Small Businesses! Since January 2023, we've seen a 31% increase in our outreach to those in need of help. As proud of we are as our growth, we're even more proud of our chance to help all these Chicagoland Small Businesses.

Our incredibly successful mentorship program has been going strong since 2019. And, despite the lull from the pandemic, has only grown since!

Do you want to join us? Head on over to the program page. We'll be in touch.

Insights Archive

DHBL article: Politicians should embrace these New Year’s resolutions January 2025

By patti@sbacil.org | January 13, 2025

SBAC INSIGHTS PAGE Politicians should embrace these New Year’s resolutions Each year, we hope politicians will prioritize and enact policies that support the small business community. Over the past few years, we have scored victories by partnering with legislators who care about small businesses’ success. However, this year much more must be done to create…

Small Business Impacts of New Rules

By emma@sbacil.org | December 24, 2024

SBAC INITIATIVES PAGE Small Business Impacts of New Rules Find and Contact Your Elected Officials HERE! Resources & Fact Sheets Expand Download Quick Fact Sheet Download One-Pager    

Supporting Entrepreneurship

By emma@sbacil.org | December 10, 2024

SBAC INITIATIVES PAGE Supporting Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (SEED) Find and Contact Your Elected Officials HERE! Resources & Fact Sheets Expand Download Quick Fact Sheet Download One-Pager    

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