Proposed Chicago Ordinances That Will Impact Small Businesses June 24, 2025 Chicago’s small and local businesses drive the city’s economy, foster economic development, create jobs, and support local communities. This blog highlights two proposed ordinances that will impact the small business community. There is a recently filed ordinance that will require all licensed businesses…
City Council Passes Ordinance Supporting Chicago Outdoor Dining and Reducing Red Tape Chicagoans love to eat outdoors, and the Chicago City Council just passed an ordinance that will support the restaurants that make it happen. The Chicago City Council has passed an ordinance that will offer two-year sidewalk café permits to reduce red tape for…
Bill That Supports Small Businesses Moves Out of Committee The small business community scored a big win when the Small Business Job Creation Tax Credit Act advanced out of the House Revenue and Finance Committee. This legislation will support small businesses by establishing $2500.00 tax credits for businesses with 50 or fewer employees that hire…
SBAC INSIGHTS PAGE Supporting Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) Programs to Drive Economic Growth To: Illinois Legislators From: Small Business Advocacy Council Date: March 10th 2025 Subject: Supporting Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) Programs to Drive Economic Growth Introduction Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) programs have proven to be a valuable tool in supporting unemployed individuals who seek to establish their own…
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