SBAC Press Releases

• Published on November 7, 2023 - 13:35 GMT

  

  28 Organizations Ask Chicago Alders to Pause PTO Ordinance

  A letter was sent to Chicago City Council asking to refrain from passing the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance without safeguards. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES, November 7, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Twenty-eight chambers …

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• Published on May 19, 2023 - 19:07 GMT

  

  Increasing Access to Government Contracts for Small, Minority, and Women-Owned Businesses

  Legislation that will increase access to government contracts for small, minority, and women-owned businesses has passed both the Illinois House and Senate! CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Legislation that will …

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• Published on July 12, 2022 - 20:25 GMT

  

  Bill Supporting Small Businesses and Illinoisans Diagnosed with Mental Illness or Substance Use Disorders SIGNED

  Mental Illness or Substance Abuse Disorder Bill Signed CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, July 12, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Governor Pritzker recently signed legislation that will supplement the workforce and support small businesses in Illinois. This …

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• Published on January 19, 2022 - 22:43 GMT

  

  Illinois Legislative Leaders Support a Small Business Agenda

  The SBAC is working with Illinois political leadership on multiple pieces of legislation supporting small businesses in this General Assembly. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Small Business Advocacy Council ( …

  Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Food & Beverage Industry ...
• Published on March 26, 2021 - 14:41 GMT

  

  Illinois Small Business Advocates Call For Funding and an Improved Business Interruption Grant Program

  The SBAC and a robust group of small business advocates are calling for an improved business grant program. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Illinois small businesses are fighting to recover from the pandemic. …

  Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
• Published on March 4, 2021 - 18:05 GMT

  

  Small Business Coalition Calls For Cutting Red Tape

  The SBAC and a coalition of business groups are calling for Chicago policymakers to cut unnecessary red tape. CHICAGO, IL, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cutting unnecessary and burdensome red tape will help Chicago’s …

  Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
• Published on February 22, 2021 - 16:41 GMT

  Crucial Legislation Filed to Get People Back to Work

  RISE Act (Recovery Initiative to Support Employment) CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES, February 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Representative Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz has filed the RISE Act in the General Assembly. The Small Business Advocacy Council …

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• Published on January 26, 2021 - 20:02 GMT

  Ordinance Makes It Easier for Entrepreneurs to Operate Home-Based Businesses in Chicago

  Alderman Gilbert Villegas has filed an ordinance that will modify restrictions on home-based businesses. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, USA, January 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The pandemic has cost Chicagoans jobs and recently unemployed individuals may …

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