Recommendation for Legislation on Minority Contracting
Illinois has failed to ensure that Black owned businesses procure their fair share of government contracts and revenue from government projects. Loopholes must be closed and reforms be made now! Read the SBAC’s recommendations for legislation to reform the process. Read the Recommendations here
SBAC and Fifth Third Bank Present: Post Election Commentary by Jeff Korzenik
A Post Election Commentary Presented by: Jeff Korzenik Managing Director, Chief Investment Strategist, Fifth Third Investment Management Group Discussion Points: Post-Election Policy and Market Implications Current State of the U.S. Economy: Differences and Similarities with Past Downturns The Impact of Monetary and Fiscal Intervention Health Risks and Unintended Consequences The Post Pandemic Economy: Disrupted Industries, Disrupted…
Graduated Income Tax Town Hall Recording 9/24/2020
The resounding success of our last Graduated Income Tax Town Hall has prompted the IACCE and SBAC to partner on a follow-up forum. Ralph Martire and Leslie Munger returned to answer your questions about the proposed graduated income tax. Ralph Martire is the Executive Director for the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability and Rubloff Professor…
R.I.S.E. Act
READ HB-0801 HERE READ SB-2490 HERE TAKE ACTION Recovery Initiative to Support Employment Small businesses in many industries are struggling and as a result, have no choice but to layoff valued employees. Entrepreneurs and independent contractors in the fields most impacted by the pandemic are also losing their businesses. The COVID-19 pandemic has been unforgiving…
SBAC Women in Business Present Part 2 – Racial Injustice
Post content here. Talking Candidly About Anti-Racism What is My Role, My Business’ Role and the Greater Community’s Role? On July 21st, the SBAC WIB held a very well-received virtual event on better understanding racial injustice. We heard from four engaging and prominent black and brown female panelists who candidly shared their perspectives…
Michael Bempah speaks about Minority Contracting on WVON
Michael Bempah, SBAC Board Member and owner of Pinpoint Precision Engineering, speaks with Perri Small on WVON about minority contracting. The SBAC is pushing forward reforms to help minority contractors receive their fair share of government contracts. These reforms are needed now! To listen to the interview, click HERE. To learn more about our efforts,…
A SAFE HAVEN
OUR MISSION: ASPIRE, TRANSFORM AND SUSTAIN A Safe Haven Foundation is a 501(c)3 not for profit, social enterprise that helps people aspire, transform and sustain their lives as they transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency with pride and purpose. A Safe Haven provides the tools for each individual to overcome the root causes of homelessness through a…
AZRA PRODUCTIONS
Azra Productions is a premier international video production company. Founded in 2018, they have had the privilege of working with organizations both locally and internationally. Yelp, United Airlines, Ford Next Generation Learning, Colorado State University, Arms of Love International and Spotless Cleaning Chicago are just a few of the amazing partners we’ve been able to…
CRMIG
Records Management Services CRMIG is based in the Chicagoland area of Illinois. We offer professional services focused on Records Management and Information Governance. With well over 25 years of experience in the records management field. When it comes to records, most organizations are overwhelmed. This is typically due to the fact that they don’t have…
COACHING FINANCIAL CONCEPTS
Smart, observant, objective resources to improve performance, plan strategies – help you reach the top, and stay on top. Teams, of course, also need coaches, to get the best results… and win. Sports is not just a handy metaphor. Winning the game gives us serious lessons to follow in money matters, like the need for…