Welcome to the SBAC

We believe the success of small businesses is a critical component of local communities and the nation’s economy. The SBAC has spent the last decade alongside small business owners fighting for reasonable policies that foster a healthier small business environment - economically, socially, and culturally.

The SBAC’s non-partisan approach continues to shape local, state, and federal small business legislation.

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Advocacy

The Rebound Challenge

The SBAC and A Save Haven have teamed up once again to raise funds for the two organizations and their unique missions. Your support will help A Safe Haven continue providing crucial services to their homeless clients and power the SBAC’s fight for small businesses and local communities.

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Advocacy Matters

The SBAC is laser focused on improving the small business environment through nonpartisan advocacy and grassroots engagement. View our full list of advocacy initiatives here.

SBAC Supporter Directory

The SBAC has a robust membership base with businesses that span all kinds of industries. SBAC Business Supporters can be listed on our directory to be discovered by potential new clients and SBAC stakeholders.

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Upcoming Events

Thank you SBAC Sponsors

The Sponsors of the SBAC are instrumental in the effectiveness of our organization. View all current SBAC Sponsors here or click below to become one today!

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The SBAC is community where all business owners of all backgrounds come together. Joining our organization immediately gives you the opportunity to get engaged in educational events, advocacy initiatives, and networking groups.

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SBAC BLOG

SBAC 2023 Holiday Party

December 2, 2023

The Small Business Advocacy Council invites you to celebrate the holidays at the George Street Pub on…

Twenty-Eight Groups Send Letter to Chicago City Council Members on PTO Ordinance

December 1, 2023

City Council has passed a PTO ordinance that provides greatly expanded paid and sick leave…

Empowering New Businesses: Illinois Launches Back to Business (B2B) NewBiz Program

November 28, 2023

Illinois Launches Back to Business (B2B) NewBiz Program The application window for the B2B NewBiz…

Small Business Grants in Illinois

November 27, 2023

It’s tough to run a small business. We know that funding is always top of…

SBAC Women In Business

The SBAC Women In Business is a community within the SBAC geared primarily to women business owners. Our goal is to promote equality, and community, supporting one another in generating ...

Welcome to the SBAC Lawyers' Corner. Please check out this page provided by Freeborn & Peters LLP and Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP.

PARTNERS

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Inland Bank

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Signature Bank

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Open One Solutions

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Insperity

SpeedPro Chicago Loop

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