SBAC Legislative Agenda 2023
The Small Business Advocacy Council (SBAC) is laser-focused on formulating and fighting to pass policies that support small businesses and local communities. The SBAC’s 2023 agenda includes legislation that will support small businesses struggling to hire and retain employees and stabilize the costs of health insurance. The SBAC is also advocating for bills that will increase transparency and level the playing field for small businesses vying for government contracts.
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Insights Archive
REVITALIZATION IN THE NEWS: West Garfield/Chatham Pop!
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July 24, 2025
Like Share Tweet “The activation of underutilized West and South side properties is a key strategy to revitalize neighborhood commercial corridors with active, people-oriented activities,”
Regulatory Sunset Act Amendment to Help Local Businesses and Entrepreneurs
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July 24, 2025
Like Share Tweet We did it! Legislation amending the Regulatory Sunset Act passed the Senate unanimously! This bill lowers barriers for licensed applicants while still
Back to Business Grants Action Call
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July 24, 2025
Like Share Tweet Illinois Policymakers Should Support Small Businesses The pandemic and COVID-19 mitigations began inflicting immense damage to small businesses in March 2020. Thousands
