Posts by mrevis@sbacil.org
The SBAC Small Business Package
The SBAC Small Business Package THE SMALL BUSINESS PACKAGE Many small and local businesses have been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Illinois unemployment rate remains high. Illinois politicians can partner with the small business community to enact policies that will help small businesses through this pandemic, reduce unemployment in our state, grow the Illinois…
Read MoreThe Back to Business Grant Program
The Back to Business Grant Program Supporting Struggling Small Businesses The pandemic and Covid-19 mitigations began inflicting immense damage to many small businesses in March of 2020. Thousands of small businesses initially applied for Illinois Business Interruption Grants. While these grants helped some small businesses, approximately 80% of eligible small businesses which applied were not…
Read MoreIllinois Announces Back To Business Grant Program – SBAC Testifies at Joint Committee Hearing
Illinois Announces Back To Business Grant Program – SBAC Testifies at Joint Committee Hearing Back to Business Grant Program AUG 13th – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity launched the Back to Business grant program for struggling small businesses on Wednesday. On August 12th, the SBAC participated in a joint Illinois Senate hearing…
Read MoreElliot Richardson’s interview with Lauren Cohn on “Connected to Chicago”
Elliot Richardson’s interview with Lauren Cohn on “Connected to Chicago” The mayor wants to eliminate red tape for small businesses to help with reopening. Small Business Advisory Council President and Co-Founder Elliot Richardson joins Connected to Chicago” to discuss what can be done. Listen to the interview at the 3:40 minute mark here Insights…
Read MoreSBAC President: Chicago Politicians Must Choose Small Business Over Politics
SBAC President: Chicago Politicians Must Choose Small Business Over Politics SBAC President Elliot Richardson writes in Crain’s Chicago Business that Chicago politicians must choose small businesses over politics and cut needless red tape now. Read the piece in Crain’s Chicago: HERE https://bit.ly/3vQGYQx Crain’s Chicago Business Insights Archive…
Read MoreSBAC Action Call – Urge Chicago Aldermen to Cut Unnecessary Red Tape
SBAC Action Call – Urge Chicago Aldermen to Cut Unnecessary Red Tape Urge Chicago Aldermen to Cut Unnecessary Red Tape! Chicago politicians must put small businesses and Chicago’s economic recovery over politics. There has never been a more important time for policymakers to work together to cut unnecessary red tape that hurts small businesses and…
Read MorePolicies for a Post-Pandemic Economy
Policies for a Post-Pandemic Economy Policies for a Post-Pandemic Economy To read SBAC co-founder and President Elliot Richardson’s May column in the Daily Herald Business Ledger, click here. Insights Archive Insights Archive Select Month April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May…
Read MoreIt’s Crunchtime in Springfield for Small Business
It’s Crunchtime in Springfield for Small Business Please check out SBAC’s co-founder and President Elliot Richardson’s full article in the Daily Herald Business Ledger. click here for the full article Insights Archive Insights Archive Select Month April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June…
Read MoreBig Win for Chicago Home Based Businesses
Big Win for Chicago Home Based Businesses Big Win for Chicago Home Based Businesses “This is a crucial time to support entrepreneurs with the dream of launching and growing their businesses in Chicago. This ordinance will unleash Chicagoans looking to build a business that will support local communities,” said SBAC co-founder and President Elliot Richardson.…
Read MoreThe SBAC is Fighting to Help the Small Business Community Recover from the Pandemic and Thrive
The SBAC is Fighting to Help the Small Business Community Recover from the Pandemic and Thrive ADVOCACY The SBAC is fighting to help the small business community recover from the pandemic and thrive. Learn about our legislative agenda here: SBAC – Legislative Agenda Insights Archive Insights Archive Select Month April 2024 March 2024 February…
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