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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.

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job creation tax credit passes out of committee

Job Creation Tax Credit Bill That Supports Small Businesses Moves Out of Committee

By patti@sbacil.org | March 21, 2025

Bill That Supports Small Businesses Moves Out of Committee The small business community scored a big win when the Small Business Job Creation Tax Credit Act advanced out of the House Revenue and Finance Committee. This legislation will support small businesses by establishing $2500.00 tax credits for businesses with 50 or fewer employees that hire…

Supporting Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) Programs to Drive Economic Growth

By patti@sbacil.org | March 17, 2025

SBAC INSIGHTS PAGE Supporting Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) Programs to Drive Economic Growth To: Illinois Legislators From: Small Business Advocacy Council Date: March 10th 2025 Subject: Supporting Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) Programs to Drive Economic Growth Introduction Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) programs have proven to be a valuable tool in supporting unemployed individuals who seek to establish their own…

Occupational Licensing

By patti@sbacil.org | March 2, 2025

SBAC INITIATIVES PAGE Occupational Licensing Reform Resources & Fact Sheets Expand PRIOR ACT Download One-Pager View House Bill Language  View Senate Bill Language    APPRENTICESHIP ACT Download One-Pager View House Bill Language  Find and Contact Your Elected Officials HERE!

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