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Chicago businesses are feeling the effects of supply-chain slowdowns

Supply chain issues are a tremendous concern for the small business community especially as the holiday season approaches. “Small businesses are just having a tremendously difficult time getting the supplies that they need to run their business, and, of course, this is even more concerning with the holiday season approaching,” said Elliot Richardson, president of…

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PPP Deadline Extended To May 31st

PPP Deadline Extended To May 31st President Biden Signs PPP Extention Act Attention Small Business Owners: President Biden just signed the PPP Extension Act of 2021 which extends the Paycheck Protection Program an additional two months until May 31st. The Act also provides an additional 30-days for the SBA to process pending applications. Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman,…

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Support Small Business and Prevent Foreclosures

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Support Small Business and Prevent Foreclosures The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a devastating impact on the small business community. Many small businesses are struggling to pay their employees and rent. Commercial property owners cannot pay their mortgage when their small business tenants cannot pay rent. Without swift action, small businesses will fail and foreclosures…

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SBAC’s Elliot Richardson on WGN Radio

SBAC’s Elliot Richardson on WGN Radio SBAC’s Elliot Richardson talks with Anna Davlantes on WGN Radio about the impact the pandemic has had on the small business community. There has never been a more important time to stand with small business than right now! Listen to the whole 8-minute interview here: Listen to the Interview…

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Michael Bempah speaks about Minority Contracting on WVON

Michael Bempah speaks about Minority Contracting on WVON Michael Bempah, SBAC Board Member and owner of Pinpoint Precision Engineering, speaks with Perri Small on WVON about minority contracting.  The SBAC is pushing forward reforms to help minority contractors receive their fair share of government contracts.  These reforms are needed now! To listen to the interview,…

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