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SBAC 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…

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14th 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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Taking Advantage of Your Membership

Taking Advantage of Your Membership We want to ensure you are getting the MOST out of your membership at the SBAC. As a member-driven organization, YOU are our top priority, Want to know how to maximize your membership investment? Get involved and join us one Tuesday for our policy committee! Come join us at our…

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Small 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…

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SBAC Women in Business: Roundtable on Small Businesses and Child Care

SBAC Women in Business: Roundtable on Small Businesses and Child Care The SBAC Women in Business hosted a virtual roundtable with Chairman Edgar Gonzalez Jr. to discuss accessibility to affordable child care and small businesses.  It was an insightful conversation and we sincerely thank Chairman Gonzalez for taking the time out of his busy schedule…

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Small Business Mayoral Forum

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Legislation 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…

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Childcare Tax Credit

Childcare Tax Credit Authors:   Minna Pomeroy, Leverage People Leslee Cohen, All Rise Legal Counsel Employers across our state are struggling to find enough employees to support their businesses. Indeed, some businesses have been forced to scale back their operations because of a lack of employees in the workforce. The Small Business Advocacy Council is championing…

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Forum on Small Businesses and Child Care

Forum on Small Businesses and Child Care The cost of affordable and quality childcare has kept people from re-entering the workforce. This has significantly impacted many small businesses that continue struggling to find employees to support their operations. Join us for a virtual forum with Chairwomen Carol Ammons and Representative Edgar Gonzalez to discuss how…

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Thank you for joining us at the 2022 SBAC C.A.N Holiday Party!

Thank you for joining us at the 2022 SBAC C.A.N Holiday Party! THANK YOU for attending our 2022 SBAC C.A.N Holiday Party!! Thank you to everyone who came out to our Holiday Party on December 1st, 2022 to celebrate the holiday season and the SBAC. It was a beautiful day out in the sun. We…

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