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SBAC MemberPlus App
SBAC MemberPlus App The SBAC has an APP!! https://growthzonesitesprod.azureedge.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1735/2021/05/IG-Member-App-Video.mp4 The MemberPlus App Stay up to date on SBAC Initiatives in the FORUM Register and pay for EVENTS View career opportunities, Member-to-Member Discounts, and Hot-Deals Stay informed with your events calendar, news, and announcements Access resources/files on the go Update their own profile information View other…
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 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June…
Read MoreNetworking Success: How to Convert Your Conversations Into Business
Networking Success: How to Convert Your Conversations Into Business Networking Success: How to Convert Your Conversations Into Clients, Connections, or Cash Thinking about learning proven powerful tips, tactics, and strategies that will position you as the dominant player in your market and create a more successful business? Check out this informative webinar from John Sedej…
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 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 August 2023 July…
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 Supports Relief For Chicago Small Businesses Through Reimbursement of Liquor License Fees
The SBAC Supports Relief For Chicago Small Businesses Through Reimbursement of Liquor License Fees The SBAC supports a proposed Chicago ordinance which will reimburse small businesses a portion of the liquor license fees they paid because they could not use their license during pandemic related shutdowns. This ordinance will help many local businesses recover from…
Read MorePPP Deadline Extended To May 31st
PPP Deadline Extended To May 31st President Biden Signs PPP Extention Act Attention Small Business Owners: President Biden just signed the PPP Extension Act of 2021 which extends the Paycheck Protection Program an additional two months until May 31st. The Act also provides an additional 30-days for the SBA to process pending applications. Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman,…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: BIG Legislation for Small Businesses
PRESS RELEASE: BIG Legislation for Small Businesses BIG LEGISLATION FOR SMALL BUSINESSES March 25, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Elliot Richardson // 847-380-4900 // Elliot@sbacil.org Illinois small businesses are fighting to recover from the pandemic. However, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity reports that out of the 40,000 businesses that applied for a Business…
Read MoreAre You Prepared for a PPP Loan Audit?
Are You Prepared for a PPP Loan Audit? Are You Prepared for a PPP Loan Audit? Keeping records related to the PPP funding is two-pronged. First, the organization had to submit the application and supporting records for the PPP application. Second, records must be maintained to prove how those accepted funds were spent to sustain…
Read MorePress Release – Chicago’s Cut Red Tape Agenda
Press Release – Chicago’s Cut Red Tape Agenda Chicago’s Cut Red Tape Agenda March 2, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Elliot Richardson // 847-380-4900 // Elliot@sbacil.org Cutting unnecessary and burdensome red tape will help Chicago’s small and local businesses recover from the pandemic. Much of this red tape should have been eliminated long ago. The…
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