The challenge of increasing commercial vacancies and urban blight in local communities across Chicago and Cook County has spurred our coalition into action. In the Words from Our Partners Series, our coalition partners provide their insights on our ongoing efforts to revitalize, empower, and foster connectivity within business districts.
Voices of Leadership
NRC Initiatives
Step into the heart of Chicago’s vibrant neighborhoods and witness the transformative power of collaboration with the Neighborhood Revitalization Coalition (NRC). The NRC brings together diverse stakeholders with a shared mission: to advocate for policies that rejuvenate, empower, and unite commercial corridors across Chicago and Cook County. Join us as we shine a spotlight on our NRC partners and delve into the vital significance of this initiative in creating a thriving ecosystem for small businesses. Together, we’re building a brighter future, one neighborhood at a time.
SBAC President Elliot Richardson speaks on the importance of reducing red tape and coalition-building for Chicago small businesses.
The SBAC, Uptown Chamber of Commerce, and Rogers Park Business Alliance discuss policies that can revitalize neighborhood business districts and support small businesses.
SBAC Press Conference on the Chicago PTO Ordinance. November 7, 2023, 9:30 am at City Hall Chicago.
On March 7th, 2024, the Small Business Advocacy Council hosted an impartial informational webinar on the Chicago Real Estate Transfer Tax referendum.
Words from Our Partners Series
Nilda Esparza, Executive Director for Logan Square Chamber of Commerce talks with us about the need to come together as a coalition to address the vacant property crisis.
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Sarah Wilson, Executive Director for Uptown Chamber and Uptown United talks with us about how she got involved with planning and development and the importance of the SBAC’s coalition to revitalize neighborhoods.
Dr. Loren Williams, Executive Director for the Woodlawn Chamber talks with us about new developments coming to Woodlawn and why she got involved with the SBAC’s Neighborhood Revitalization Coalition.
If you wish to be a part of this collaborative effort, please contact elliot@sbacil.org
