Posts by diego@sbacil.org
*CLOSED* the Cook County Small Business Source Grow Grant Program!
*CLOSED* the Cook County Small Business Source Grow Grant Program! Apply for the Cook County Small Business Source Grow Grant Program! The SBAC advocates for the small business community in numerous ways, including by disseminating important information about programs that will support small businesses. The Cook County Small Business Source Grow Grant program will provide grants to…
Read MoreIllinois Republican Gubernatorial Meet the Candidates Series
Illinois Republican Gubernatorial Meet the Candidates Series The SBAC hosted a meet the candidate series for the republican candidates running for Illinois Governor. You can listen to the discussions here! Mayor Richard Irvin Senator Paul Schimpf Max Solomon Jesse Sullivan Gary Rabine Senator Darren Bailey The primaries will be held on June 28th. Navigate Action…
Read MoreSecretary of State Candidate Forum
Secretary of State Candidate Forum Thank you State Representative Brady, City Clerk Anna Valencia, and Alderman David Moore for joining us last week at our Illinois Secretary of State Candidate’s Forum! The Secretary of State’s office provides important services to small businesses and can help improve the confidence the small business community has in our…
Read MoreGeneral Assembly Passes Occupational Licensing Reform!
General Assembly Passes Occupational Licensing Reform! General Assembly Passes Occupational Licensing Reform Occupational licenses can create unnecessary barriers for Illinois residents looking to start new jobs. Occupational licenses can also create roadblocks for entrepreneurs that would like to start new businesses. House Bill 5576 unanimously passed the Senate and will go to the Governor! This…
Read MoreRegulatory Sunset Act Amendment to Help Local Businesses and Entrepreneurs
Regulatory Sunset Act Amendment to Help Local Businesses and Entrepreneurs We did it! Legislation amending the Regulatory Sunset Act passed the Senate unanimously! This bill lowers barriers for licensed applicants while still addressing genuine public safety concerns. After passing in the House – it now moves on to the Governor. Click here to read more about…
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