Join the SBAC Community

Help Build a Better Future for Small Businesses

Small businesses are facing rising costs and an increasingly uneven playing field. The SBAC wants to change that.

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When you join the SBAC – YOU do more than support our work & YOU become part of it.

Why join the SBAC community?

The Small Business Advocacy Council (SBAC) is a nonpartisan, member-driven voice for Illinois small businesses in Chicago, Springfield, and Washington. Join the SBAC community as a Leader ($300) or a Supporter ($75).

Together, we’re advocating for policies that make it easier to start, grow, and sustain a small business while building a community of business owners and advocates who believe small businesses deserve a seat at the table.

You don’t have to own a business to make a difference. You just need to care about small businesses and want to do your part to help them succeed.

Connect.

Expand your network through access to SBAC events, where you’ll meet entrepreneurs, business leaders, policymakers, and advocates who share your desire to strengthen the Illinois small business ecosystem. Whether you’re looking to build relationships, exchange ideas, or become more involved in your community, the SBAC welcomes anyone who is committed to helping small businesses succeed.

Make an Impact.

Your engagement strengthens our collective voice, helps shape our advocacy agenda, and advances practical solutions that support small businesses. As a member, you’ll be recognized for championing small businesses across our communications.

Membership

Choose a Level:

Two SBAC membership levels for Illinois small business owners and advocates: SBAC Leader ($300) and SBAC Supporter ($75).

Leadership level

SBAC Leader Membership

$300

Become an SBAC Leader for $300

For those who want to make a deeper investment in the SBAC’s mission, expand their engagement, and play a leading role in shaping small business advocacy.

The SBAC exists because small businesses need a collective, organized, independent voice in Chicago, Springfield, and Washington. Every SBAC Leader strengthens that voice.

As an SBAC Leader, you’ll receive:

A stronger connection to the small business community:

Complimentary admission to all SBAC events, excluding fundraisers.
A 10% discount on individual tickets to SBAC fundraisers.
Two complimentary tickets to paid SBAC Young Professionals events.
A full business profile in the SBAC Directory.

Recognition as a small business champion:

An SBAC Leader badge for your website and social media.
Recognition as an SBAC Leader through SBAC social media and our newsletter.

The opportunity to engage in our advocacy efforts:

Opportunities to attend policy committee meetings and legislative briefings.
The chance to contribute ideas and help shape the SBAC’s legislative agenda.

Become an SBAC Leader for $300

Supporter level

SBAC Supporter Membership

$75

Become an SBAC Supporter for $75

For those who want to connect with the small business community, support meaningful advocacy, and help strengthen the collective voice of small businesses.

The SBAC exists because small businesses need a collective, organized, independent voice in Chicago, Springfield, and Washington. Every SBAC Supporter strengthens that voice.

As an SBAC Supporter, you’ll receive:

A stronger connection to the small business community:

Complimentary admission to all SBAC events, excluding fundraisers.
One complimentary ticket to paid SBAC Young Professionals events.
A listing in the SBAC Directory with your business name and contact information.