Posts Tagged ‘ccrc’
Reduce Recidivism and Grow the Workforce
Reduce Recidivism and Grow the Workforce HB 3418 FACT SHEET HB 3418 Hoja de Hechos Read H.B. 3418 Labor shortage requires unconventional hiring… Expand JPMorgan says labor shortage requires unconventional hiring, including people with criminal records PUBLISHED THU, MAR 10 20224:53 PM EST How hiring individuals with criminal records can benefit workforce… Expand How hiring…
Read MoreComprehensive Licensing Information to Minimize Barriers Legislation
Comprehensive Licensing Information to Minimize Barriers Legislation Occupational licensing requirements, intended to protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare, now affect over 400 professions in Illinois. These requirements make it difficult for anyone wanting a new profession or moving to Illinois who needs a license to continue in their current profession. These requirements also make…
Read MoreSupport Outdoor Dining in Chicago
Support Outdoor Dining in Chicago Sing the Petition to Support Outdoor Dining in Chicago Download the Outdoor Dining FACT SHEET Prompt Action Needed to Support Outdoor Dining in Chicago Chicago’s neighborhood restaurants suffered greatly during the pandemic. When people were unable to gather indoors at restaurants, outdoor dining became the viable alternative. Chicago policymakers took…
Read MoreRelief for Small Businesses
Relief for Small Businesses Neighborhood Access Program: Cultural vitality is what makes our neighborhoods a great place to live, work, and play. It provides a space for artists and performers to showcase their talents, for local businesses to thrive, and for residents to connect and celebrate the diversity of our city. The Department of Cultural…
Read MoreSmall Business Mayoral Forum Recap
Small Business Mayoral Forum Recap The Small Business Advocacy Council and a robust number of chambers and organizations hosted a small business mayoral forum. This was a lively discussion about each candidate’s visions for supporting small businesses and neighborhood business districts. We want to thank all of the local chambers of commerce that partnered with…
Read MoreChamber Relief
Chamber Relief The SBAC was thrilled that policymakers enacted a program to support Illinois chambers of commerce still struggling to recover from the pandemic. Here is the link to our initial blog about this program and the corresponding appropriation of funding allocated in the budget. Here is the latest information we have received from the…
Read MoreLegislation to Support Local Chambers Passes
Legislation to Support Local Chambers Passes Many chambers of commerce were devastated by the pandemic. However, this did not stop them from providing crucial support to local businesses. The SBAC is thrilled to report that Illinois politicians have provided 5 million dollars to support the recovery of chambers of commerce in Illinois. The SBAC has…
Read MoreOrdinance Filed to Reduce Special Use Zoning Fees For Small Businesses
Ordinance Filed to Reduce Special Use Zoning Fees For Small Businesses The Small Business Advocacy Council has been working with a strong coalition on efforts to revitalize neighborhood business districts in Chicago. As part of these efforts, we are advocating to reduce fees for small businesses that want to open in Chicago. We are thrilled…
Read MoreCoalition Engagement Sparks New Chicago Zoning Guide
Coalition Engagement Sparks New Chicago Zoning Guide Navigating the zoning rules in Chicago just became easier. The newly released Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) Chicago Business Zoning Guide will help small businesses and property owners more easily navigate the zoning process in Chicago. Â This was crucial as chambers of commerce…
Read MoreNRC New Look, New Logo, Same Mission
NRC New Look, New Logo, Same Mission New Look, New Logo, Same Mission In our 2nd year of actively and ardently working to revitalize neighborhoods throughout Chicago, we thought we’d bring a fresh new look to the incredible work that the SBAC and a robust group of chamber partners have spearheaded. We continue to advocate…
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