SBAC in the News
Small business advocacy in 2023: Hitting the ground running
Daily Herald Business Ledger w/ Elliot Richardson
January 8, 2023
The New Year Brings Changes for Small Business Owners
Steve Cochran on The Big 89 w/ Elliot Richardson
December 30, 2022
Advancing the needs of Illinois small businesses in 2023
Daily Herald Business Ledger w/ Elliot Richardson
December 11, 2022
Bill Offers Incentives To Small Businesses Hiring Former Inmates
NEWSY w/ Elliot Richardson
November 23, 2022
Swift action needed to restore confidence in our government
Daily Herald Business Ledger w/ Elliot Richardson
November 13, 2022
Legislation to support small businesses and formerly incarcerated individuals and improve public safety in Illinois
WBEZ Chicago with Esther Yoon-ji Kang feat. Elliot Richardson
October 20, 2022
Advocating during the fall legislative session
Daily Herald Business Ledger w/ Elliot Richardson
October 16, 2022
New Illinois legislation would help people find jobs after prison
FOX 32 Chicago with Terrence Lee feat. Elliot Richardson
September 21, 2022
Policymakers should prioritize established and new small businesses
Daily Herald Business Ledger w/ Elliot Richardson
September 18, 2022
To Reduce Labor Shortages, Chicago Tries to Ease the Path From Prison Into Jobs
Bloomberg News
September 12, 2022
Our Chicago: Former IL inmates getting help staying out of jail and on the job
ABC 7 Chicago with Samantha Chatman feat. Elliot Richardson
August 28, 2022
Defining Small Business Champions by their actions, not their words
Daily Herald Business Ledger w/ Elliot Richardson
August 21, 2022
Why the Safer Communities & Small Business Act (HB3215) offers a solution to improve public safety
WGN Radio 720 - Wintrust Business Lunch w/ John Williams Featuring Elliot Richardson
August 9, 2022
The Safer Communities & Small Business Act would provide support for Illinois small businesses and formerly incarcerated people
WLS 890AM w/ Elliot Richardson
August 4, 2022
Crucial time for politicians and small business community to collaborate
Daily Herald Business Ledger w/ Elliot Richardson
July 24, 2022
Improving the Illinois narrative
Daily Herald Business Ledger w/ Elliot Richardson
June 26, 2022
Rethinking economic development in Illinois
Daily Herald Business Ledger w/ Elliot Richardson
May 29, 2022
Engaging politicians during election season
Daily Herald Business Ledger w/ Elliot Richardson
May 1, 2022
Small businesses and formerly incarcerated citizens
Daily Herald Business Ledger w/ Elliot Richardson
April 3, 2022
End of mask mandate brings optimism and challenges to small businesses
Daily Herald Business Ledger w/ Elliot Richardson
March 6, 2022
Springfield's 2022 legislative session and small businesses
Daily Herald Business Ledger w/ Elliot Richardson
February 6, 2022
Will politicians answer the call of the small business community?
Daily Herald Business Ledger w/ Elliot Richardson
January 10, 2022
Politicians must focus on reducing property taxes in 2022
Daily Herald Business Ledger w/ Elliot Richardson
December 16, 2021
Supply chain issues are a tremendous concern for the small business community especially as the holiday season approaches.
WBEZ Chicago w/Elliot Richardson
November 23, 2021
Policymakers should adopt an economic strategy focused on local businesses and communities
Daily Herald Business Ledger w/Elliot Richardson
November 8, 2021
Crucial time for politicians to grow the workforce and support small businesses
Daily Herald Business Ledger w/Elliot Richardson
October 12, 2021
Advocating for Disadvantaged Commercial Corridors
Fox News Chicago w/Elliot Richardson
October 9, 2021
Some Landlords Keep Their Storefronts Empty For Years — And Get Tax Breaks For It. Business Leaders Want To Change That
Block Club Chicago w/Elliot Richardson, Tonya Trice and Diane Burnham
October 4, 2021
Elliot Richardson on WGN Radio 720 Wintrust Business Lunch speaking on what legislators need to do to help small businesses
Skip ahead to 23:53
September 17, 2021
Illinois policymakers need to allocate rescue plan grants to help struggling businesses
by Elliot Richardson
September 10, 2021
Policymakers can grow Illinois workforce and tax base by passing occupational licensing reforms
by Elliot Richardson
September 8, 2021
The Delta Variant and the Small Business Community
by Elliot Richardson
August 16, 2021
How Small Businesses Are Being Impacted by the Rise in COVID-19 Cases
with Anna Davlantes and Elliot Richardson
August 5, 2021
What Small Business Needs to Make It Through
Crains Chicago Business
July 29, 2021
Your Ideas Can Have a Big Impact! - Elliot Richardson writes for the Daily Herald.
July 16, 2021
Elliot Richardson on WGN Radio 720 Wintrust Business Lunch speaking on #ChiBizStrong and the REST Act.
June 29, 2021
Elliot Richardson speaks with FOX 32 about #ChiBizStrong.
June 19, 2021
Are Illinois Politicians Supporting Small Businesses? The Verdict is Out.
June 14, 2021
WBEZ interview with Elliot Richardson:
"Getting A New Business Sign In Chicago Takes A Full City Council Vote."
June 9, 2021
Elliot Richardson's interview with Lauren Cohn on "Connected to Chicago"
Skip ahead to 3:40
June 4, 2021
Policies for a Post Pandemic Economy - Daily Herald Business Ledger
May 17, 2021
WGN Small Business Week with Elliot Richardson
May 6, 2021
It's Crunchtime in Springfield for Small Business!
April 20, 2021
Let's Unleash Chicago Entrepreneurs!
April 14, 2021
Press Release: Crucial Legislation Filed to Get People Back to Work
February 19, 2021
5 Organizations Working To Strengthen Local Economies
February 10, 2021
PPP Funding for Businesses and Non-Profits Webinar
January 21, 2021, Chicago IL
What 2021 Could Mean for Small Businesses
January 20, 2021, Chicago IL
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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