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Words from Our Partners: Woodlawn Chamber of Commerce
Words from Our Partners: Woodlawn Chamber of Commerce The Small Business Advocacy Council and a coalition of engaged stakeholders have come together to revitalize, empower, and connect commercial corridors in Cook County in an effort to bring our community. In the Words from Our Partners Series, our coalition partners share their thoughts on our efforts…
Read MoreGovernor Pritzker Signs HB 2296 into Law
Governor Pritzker Signs HB 2296 into Law! Small businesses have been crushed by the escalating costs of health insurance. The SBAC championed legislation focused on reducing premiums for small businesses and increasing transparency so policymakers and the public can better understand what drives the costs of health insurance. Governor Pritzker signed this legislation into law. …
Read MoreThank you to all the participants at the 2023 SBAC Golf Outing!
Thank you to all the participants at the 2023 SBAC Golf Outing! THANK YOU for attending our 2023 SBAC Golf Outing on June 6th! Thank you to everyone who came out to The Preserve on June 6, 2023 to play golf and celebrate the SBAC! We hope you enjoyed the day as much as we…
Read MoreSBAC Advocacy Update: Health Insurance, Government Contracts & Outdoor Dining
SBAC Advocacy Update: Health Insurance, Government Contracts & Outdoor Dining Illinois legislators concluded their regular session. We are excited to report there were some big wins for the small business community! Health Insurance Many small businesses are struggling to afford the cost of health insurance. The Illinois General Assembly passed legislation focused on protecting small…
Read MoreCity Council Expands Outdoor Dining in Chicago!
City Council Expands Outdoor Dining in Chicago! Chicago’s City Council passed an ordinance that reinstates policies that expand outdoor dining in Chicago. This ordinance will permit restaurants and taverns to serve customers near the curb, on the sidewalks of adjacent buildings, and in parking areas in proper situations. The ordinance also permits street closures to…
Read MoreProcurement Bidding Reform Passes both the Illinois House and Senate!
Procurement Bidding Reform Passes both the Illinois House and Senate! Read S.B. 2192 SB 2192 FACT SHEET Increasing Access to Government Contracts for Small, Minority, and Women-Owned Businesses SB 2192 View the Press Release on SB 2192 The SBAC is excited to announce legislation that will increase access to government contracts for small, minority, and…
Read MoreReduce Recidivism and Grow the Workforce
Reduce Recidivism and Grow the Workforce HB 3418 FACT SHEET 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 individuals with criminal records can…
Read MoreSupport Outdoor Dining in Chicago
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 action to provide restaurants with more flexibility and to…
Read MoreSBAC Legislative Agenda 2023
SBAC Legislative Agenda 2023 2023 SBAC Lobby Day in Springfield 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…
Read More14th Annual SBAC Golf Outing RETURNS
14th Annual SBAC Golf Outing RETURNS It’s that time of year again! Time to start thinking about the… 14th Annual SBAC Golf Outing 2023 Tuesday, June 6, 2023 The Preserve at Oak Meadows We had such a great turn out last year and made so many fantastic memories with you all (check out…
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