Welcome to the Small Business Wire

The Small Business Wire keeps small business owners and advocates informed on the issues impacting small businesses across Illinois, without the partisan noise. Written by SBAC President Elliot Richardson and guest contributors, the Small Business Wire offers analysis, perspective, and commentary on policies that shape the Illinois small business climate. Small businesses drive our economy, but too often face unnecessary barriers. The Small Business Wire highlights those challenges and identifies practical solutions.

HB 3460 would expand pathways into licensed professions.
A new way to save for health expenses.
Why health care prices are so hard to understand–and what Congress is trying to do about it.
Chicago needs its own Executive Order 11.
States across the country are supporting health reimbursement arrangements.
These bills are important steps toward a smarter procurement system.