SBAC in the News
2020 Business Trends & What to Expect in 2021
January 2, 2021, Chicago IL

Univision entrevista a Neli Vasquez-Rowland
December 16 2020, Chicago IL

2021 Business & Economic Outlook Webinar
December 11 2020, Chicago IL
Elliot Richardson and Neli Vasquez-Rowland on WCPT with Joan Esposito
December 2 2020, Chicago IL

Elliot Richardson on WGN with Anna Davlantes
November 6 2020, Chicago IL

Groundbreaking at A Safe Haven
October 22 2020, Chicago IL
SBAC Board Member Michael Bempah Discusses Minority Contracting
September 17 2020, Chicago IL

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