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FY2025 Chicago Budget Hearing Schedule
SBAC INSIGHTS PAGE COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET & GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS FY2025 Budget Hearing Schedule – Amended Nov 14, 2024 6th Amended Agenda Amended Nov 14, 2024 Download Schedule NOVEMBER Wednesday, November 13th at 10AM NO COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday, November 14th at 10AM NO COMMITTEE MEETING Friday, November 15th at 10AM Chicago Police Department Saturday, November…
Read MoreSmall Business Grants in Illinois
Running a business is hard and small business owners often do not have time to navigate grants, tax credits, and other funding opportunities. We are excited to help. While we cannot cover everything, we will do our best to keep you current on economic incentives that may be available for your business in 2025! This…
Read MoreSBAC Advocacy Update
SBAC INSIGHTS PAGE August 6, 2024 We are excited to share some updates about the work we are doing to support the small business community! You can visit our website to learn more about all our advocacy efforts. Enhanced Tax Credit for Hiring Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Last year we championed a law focused on reducing the costs…
Read MorePhil Gafka – Insights & Blogs
Phil has been a mentor with us for a minute now and he’s always willing to help where there is need. Perhaps you joined us last summer when he hosted our first ever Lunch-and-Learn on leadership, a quality he demonstrated well then. Phil’s also a writer, and he frequently updates his website with blogs he’s…
Read MoreSBAC Advocacy Update
October 10, 2023 The SBAC continues fighting for policies that will support small businesses and neighborhood business districts. Here are some updates on our efforts! Health Insurance The rising cost of health insurance continues to be a challenge for the small business community. Last spring the SBAC championed legislation focused on reducing premiums for small…
Read MoreChildcare Tax Credit
Childcare Tax Credit Authors:Â Â Minna Pomeroy, Leverage People Leslee Cohen, All Rise Legal Counsel Employers across our state are struggling to find enough employees to support their businesses. Indeed, some businesses have been forced to scale back their operations because of a lack of employees in the workforce. The Small Business Advocacy Council is championing…
Read More*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 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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