
Check out all of SBAC President Elliot Richardson's Daily Herald Business Ledger articles below
October 15, 2023
How small businesses can leverage candidates seeking election
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
Occupational Licensing Reform
READ H.B 4012 Why Occupational Licensing Needs Reform Occupational licenses are issued to protect the public’s health, safety and welfare. The number of required licenses in Illinois has grown from a handful in the 1950’s to over 430 today. Policymakers across the political spectrum are challenging states to examine occupational licensing and its impact on…
Support Small Business and Prevent Foreclosures
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a devastating impact on the small business community. Many small businesses are struggling to pay their employees and rent. Commercial property owners cannot pay their mortgage when their small business tenants cannot pay rent. Without swift action, small businesses will fail and foreclosures will skyrocket. Federal Legislation Needed The…
SBAC’s Elliot Richardson on WGN Radio
SBAC’s Elliot Richardson talks with Anna Davlantes on WGN Radio about the impact the pandemic has had on the small business community. There has never been a more important time to stand with small business than right now! Listen to the whole 8-minute interview here: Listen to the Interview Here