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Chicago Small Business Package: Eliminate Barriers & Streamline Processes

By growthzone | November 6, 2024

SBAC INSIGHTS PAGE View and Download the Chicago Small Business Package Ordinance HERE. Find and Contact Your Elected Officials HERE! Fact Sheets & Resources Expand Download Quick Fact Sheet Download PDF Fact Sheet in Spanish Fact Sheet in Polish Fact Sheet in Arabic Fact Sheet in Chinese Fact Sheet in Vietnamese Endorsed By: Alderman Anthony…

SBAC on the Move: Advocating for the Small Business Community

By emma@sbacil.org | November 5, 2024

SBAC INSIGHTS PAGE SBAC on the Move: Advocating for the Small Business Community At the SBAC, we’re committed to ensuring that small businesses have a seat at the table regarding policymaking.  Over the last few months, the SBAC has heavily engaged with policymakers and community leaders to advocate for small businesses. From forums to roundtables,…

FY2025 Chicago Budget Hearing Schedule

By patti@sbacil.org | November 1, 2024

SBAC INSIGHTS PAGE COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET & GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS FY2025 Budget Hearing Schedule – Amended Nov 14, 2024 6th Amended Agenda Amended Nov 14, 2024 Download Schedule NOVEMBER Wednesday, November 13th at 10AM NO COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday, November 14th at 10AM NO COMMITTEE MEETING Friday, November 15th at 10AM Chicago Police Department Saturday, November…

Small Business Grants in Illinois

By growthzone | October 26, 2024

Running a business is hard and small business owners often do not have time to navigate grants, tax credits, and other funding opportunities. We are excited to help. While we cannot cover everything, we will do our best to keep you current on economic incentives that may be available for your business in 2025! This…

Third Fair Chance Cohort

By emma@sbacil.org | October 10, 2024

SBAC INSIGHTS PAGE Calling all employers: Third Fair Chance Hiring Cohort launching in Winter 2025!   Join the Fair Chance movement and a growing network of business leaders that recognize the benefit of hiring justice-impacted individuals. What we do: We work with companies to hire, retain, and advance justice-impacted talent (who represent 1 in 3 working-age Americans). We get to…

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