Small Business Package
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 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 individuals with criminal records can…
Read MoreLegislation Focused on Reducing Health Insurance Premiums of Small Businesses
Legislation Focused on Reducing Health Insurance Premiums of Small Businesses View and Download the SBAC FACT SHEET Legislation Focused on Reducing Health Insurance Premiums of Small Businesses Passes! Governor Pritzker signed legislation focused on protecting small businesses from excessive premium increases and increasing transparency so that consumers can understand the cost drivers of health insurance.…
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Procurement Bidding Reform View and Download the SBAC FACT SHEET Legislation Focused on State Procurement Contracts Passes! The Illinois General Assembly passed legislation focused on helping small businesses receive their fair share of state procurement contracts. This legislation is important for job creation and the success of the state’s small businesses. This legislation will: Require…
Read MoreTransparency Bill for Government Contracts
Transparency Bill for Government Contracts View and Download the SBAC FACT SHEET Legislation Focused on Small Businesses Seeking State Contracts Passes! The Illinois General Assembly passed legislation focused on important reforms to the bidding procedures for state contracts. Winning a state contract can be a game-changer for a small business. While much attention is focused…
Read MoreSBAC Women in Business: Roundtable on Small Businesses and Child Care
SBAC Women in Business: Roundtable on Small Businesses and Child Care The SBAC Women in Business hosted a virtual roundtable with Chairman Edgar Gonzalez Jr. to discuss accessibility to affordable child care and small businesses. Â It was an insightful conversation and we sincerely thank Chairman Gonzalez for taking the time out of his busy schedule…
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 MoreThe RISE Grant Program
The RISE Grant Program The RISE Grant Program The pandemic has had a significant impact on the Illinois workforce. Small businesses are still struggling to hire qualified employees which has greatly impacted their operations. Illinois policymakers will need to promptly pass forward-thinking policies to help get folks back into the workforce. The SBAC is advocating…
Read MoreBLOCK CITY CHICAGO REPORTS on Commercial Corridor Revitalization
BLOCK CITY CHICAGO REPORTS on Commercial Corridor Revitalization BLOCK CITY CHICAGO REPORTS HYDE PARK, WOODLAWN, SOUTH SHORE Some Landlords Keep Their Storefronts Empty For Years — And Get Tax Breaks For It. Business Leaders Want To Change That Small business advocates want to limit the tax breaks property owners can get on vacant storefronts. On…
Read MoreFunding For Local Chambers of Commerce
Funding For Local Chambers of Commerce HB4993 -> 1 Pager & Endorsements Chamber Relief Grant Program Local chambers of commerce provide important support and services to small businesses.  They connect small businesses to potential customers and play a pivotal role in fostering commerce in local communities. However, many chambers have been devastated by the pandemic. …
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