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Thriving commercial corridors support local communities across Chicago and Cook County.  Prior to the pandemic, however, many corridors struggled.  As Chicago emerges from the pandemic and local communities confront a new economic landscape, a strong coalition of stakeholders is needed to advocate for policies and initiatives which will revitalize, empower and connect commercial corridors and neighborhoods.

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Relief for Small Businesses

By emma@sbacil.org | March 30, 2023

The Back to Business (B2B) Grant: The Small Business Advocacy Council fights for legislation that will support the small business community and neighborhood business districts.  We also understand the importance of providing information about programs that can benefit entrepreneurs and small businesses.  Illinois policymakers have launched another round of Back to Business grants (B2B) that…

Transform Vacant Properties Into Thriving Small Businesses

By emma@sbacil.org | February 23, 2023

Read H.B. 3014 HB3014 FACT SHEET Transform Vacant Properties Into Thriving Small Businesses The Vacancy Fraud Act – HB3014 This legislation will provide taxpayers the opportunity to bring a complaint when commercial property owners make knowingly false representations to the Cook County Assessor’s Office to procure a reduction in property taxes based on full or…

Small Business Mayoral Forum Recap

By emma@sbacil.org | February 17, 2023

The Small Business Advocacy Council and a robust number of chambers and organizations hosted a small business mayoral forum.  This was a lively discussion about each candidate’s visions for supporting small businesses and neighborhood business districts. We want to thank all of the local chambers of commerce that partnered with us on this important forum.…

Small Business Mayoral Forum

By emma@sbacil.org | January 11, 2023

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