The SBAC is a non-partisan, member-driven organization that promotes the success of small businesses through political advocacy, support services, and educational programs. We believe that small business success is a critical component of our nation’s economic well-being. To ensure a level playing field, small businesses must have a powerful and unified voice at the local, state, and federal levels. Through cooperative networking, idea sharing, and education, small businesses can flourish.

In 2021, the SBAC founded the Neighborhood Revitalization Coalition (NRC), a collaborative platform that advocates for policies to reinvigorate, empower, and connect commercial corridors in Cook County. This initiative represents yet another testament to the SBAC’s commitment to creating a thriving ecosystem for small businesses.

In 2023, the SBAC secured a significant triumph with the enactment of crucial health insurance legislation. This legislation focused on stabilizing premiums for small businesses and increasing transparency, allowing policymakers and the public to understand the drivers of health insurance costs.

The SBAC is a full-service advocacy organization and empowers our members in four distinct ways. 

1. We offer members a non-partisan and effective voice on their behalf in Washington, Springfield, and Chicago. 
2. We connect entrepreneurs with other members to foster relationships within the community and generate mutually beneficial strategic partnerships. 
3. We provide educational programming to promote best business practices and encourage growth. 
4. We give exclusive benefits to our members to help lower the costs of operating a business.