Empower has been working hard...

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.
Supporting Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) Programs to Drive Economic Growth
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
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!
Phil Gafka – LEAP Coaching | Latest Blogs
Blogs from Phil Gafka – LEAP Enterprises Phil Gafka of LEAP Coaching has long been a mentor with us here at SBAC Empower, and has provided wonderful insight to the many mentees that he’s worked with and mentored through our program. Here, we collect some of his blogs that he writes for his own website.…