Check out all of SBAC President Elliot Richardson's Daily Herald Business Ledger articles below
September 17, 2023
Time for politicians to tackle property taxes
August 20, 2023
Illinois should focus on helping small businesses, not giveaways to major corporations
July 23, 2023
The small business community's fight for resources
June 25, 2023
Big wins made for Illinois and its small businesses
May 28, 2023
Small business advocacy this summer
April 30, 2023
The Springfield experience: Lobby Day is our way of making small business voices heard
April 2, 2023
The power of nonpartisan advocacy being shown in Springfield this term
March 5, 2023
Transparency will empower the small business community
February 5, 2023
Making economic incentives available to small businesses
January 8, 2023
Property Tax Reform
Citizens Empowerment Act The state of Illinois has the second highest property taxes in the US. Property taxes are a huge burden on Illinois residents and small businesses, and often drive people out of the state. Illinois also has 6,918 local units of government, according to the latest Census Bureau data, which is more than…
Make Minority Contracting Reforms Now
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the small business community. With businesses struggling, government contracts are even more important to many small businesses, including minority owned businesses with limited cash reserves and access to capital. The failure of governmental entities at all levels to ensure that minority businesses receive a fair share…
Urge Politicians to Make PPP Loans Deductible
ACTION CALL: Urge Politicians to Make PPP Loans Deductible to Support Small Businesses The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020, or PPP, was passed in order to provide small businesses across the United States crucial relief during widespread government shutdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These loans can be forgivable when proceeds are used…
