Advocacy
Procurement Bidding Reform Passes both the Illinois House and Senate!
Procurement Bidding Reform Passes both the Illinois House and Senate! Read S.B. 2192 SB 2192 FACT SHEET Increasing Access to Government Contracts for Small, Minority, and Women-Owned Businesses SB 2192 View the Press Release on SB 2192 The SBAC is excited to announce legislation that will increase access to government contracts for small, minority, and…
Read MoreReduce Recidivism and Grow the Workforce
Reduce Recidivism and Grow the Workforce HB 3418 FACT SHEET HB 3418 Hoja de Hechos Read H.B. 3418 Labor shortage requires unconventional hiring… Expand JPMorgan says labor shortage requires unconventional hiring, including people with criminal records PUBLISHED THU, MAR 10 20224:53 PM EST How hiring individuals with criminal records can benefit workforce… Expand How hiring…
Read MoreComprehensive Licensing Information to Minimize Barriers Legislation
Comprehensive Licensing Information to Minimize Barriers Legislation Occupational licensing requirements, intended to protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare, now affect over 400 professions in Illinois. These requirements make it difficult for anyone wanting a new profession or moving to Illinois who needs a license to continue in their current profession. These requirements also make…
Read MoreSupport The Health Care Consumer And Small Business Affordability And Transparency Act
Support The Health Care Consumer And Small Business Affordability And Transparency Act Read S.B. 1912 SB 1912 FACT SHEET Support The Health Care Consumer And Small Business Affordability And Transparency Act SB 1912 Health insurance premiums have skyrocketed for many small businesses. As a result, business owners are struggling to afford health insurance for themselves…
Read MoreDaily Herald Business Ledger Articles with SBAC President Elliot Richardson
Daily Herald Business Ledger Articles with SBAC President Elliot Richardson Check out all of SBAC President Elliot Richardson’s Daily Herald Business Ledger articles below 2023 2022 2021 2020 2023 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…
Read MoreRelief for Small Businesses
Relief for Small Businesses West Side First – Business Start-Up Training for Early-stage Businesses in Illinois: Training programs play a crucial role in supporting aspiring entrepreneurs on their path to success. By providing foundational knowledge, helping navigate legal requirements, facilitating networking opportunities, and enhancing entrepreneurial skills, these programs empower individuals to confidently launch their businesses…
Read MoreProcurement Bidding Reform
Procurement Bidding Reform Read S.B. 2192 SB 2192 FACT SHEET Procurement Bidding Reform SB 2192 Small businesses play a critical role in Illinois’ economy. Helping small businesses receive their fair share of state procurement contracts is important for job creation and the success of the state’s small businesses. Senate Sponsors: Sen. Ram Villivalam, Williw Preston,…
Read MoreTransparency Bill for Government Contracts
Transparency Bill for Government Contracts Read H.B. 2368 HB 2368 FACT SHEET Transparency Bill HB 2368 Each year Illinois awards government contracts to businesses. These contracts cover everything from construction projects to professional services. Small businesses that drive our economy often have difficulty competing for these government contracts. The same is true for minority and…
Read MoreSmall Business Mayoral Forum Recap
Small Business Mayoral Forum Recap The Small Business Advocacy Council and a robust number of chambers and organizations hosted a small business mayoral forum. This was a lively discussion about each candidate’s visions for supporting small businesses and neighborhood business districts. We want to thank all of the local chambers of commerce that partnered with…
Read MoreChamber Relief
Chamber Relief The SBAC was thrilled that policymakers enacted a program to support Illinois chambers of commerce still struggling to recover from the pandemic. Here is the link to our initial blog about this program and the corresponding appropriation of funding allocated in the budget. Here is the latest information we have received from the…
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