Small Business Advocacy Council

Small Business Advocacy Council www.sbacil.org
The SBAC - representing the small business community
https://linktr.ee/sbacil It's no secret that small businesses unite the community.

And the SBAC’s non-partisan advocacy work continues to shape local, state and federal legislation for small businesses. Support small businesses that are the character behind our neighborhoods! Learn more about the SBAC at www.sbacil.org

Meet more of the outstanding nominees for the 2026 Small Business Advocacy Council Advocacy Awards Celebration!Congrats ...
08/05/2026

Meet more of the outstanding nominees for the 2026 Small Business Advocacy Council Advocacy Awards Celebration!

Congrats to our Community Connector nominees Susie Goldschmidt (susiegoldschmidt) and Larry Kaufman (Sandler)

Our Economic Impact nominees Jeff Rozovics (Rozovics Group LLP) and Dawn Hershik (DECO Consulting Services).

Our Small Business Champion nominees Arden Edelcup (Transworld), Debbie Kaplan (Transworld Business Advisors),

08/04/2026

Save the date for the North Lawndale Town Hall! Join us on August 5th with Wintrust Bank, the Small Business Advocacy Council and New Covenant CDC for an engaging Town Hall....
Discussion topics:
- The Chicago Small Business Bill of Rights
- Educational resources and tax incentives for hiring justice-impacted individuals
- How New Covenant CDC supports local businesses
- Exciting New Covenant CDC development projects
- Reducing Vacant properties in North Lawndale
- Wintrust Bank’s resources in the community.
Date: Aug 5, 2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
4:00 | Doors open & networking
4:30 | Townhall program
5:30 | Networking
Location: NLEN Michael Scott’s Community Room, North Lawndale Employment Network, 1111 S Homan Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
For more information: bit.ly/sbac-nl-th

Save the date for the North Lawndale Town Hall! Join us on August 5th with Wintrust Bank, the Small Business Advocacy Co...
07/31/2026

Save the date for the North Lawndale Town Hall! Join us on August 5th with Wintrust Bank, the Small Business Advocacy Council and New Covenant CDC for an engaging Town Hall....
Discussion topics:
- The Chicago Small Business Bill of Rights
- Educational resources and tax incentives for hiring justice-impacted individuals
- How New Covenant CDC supports local businesses
- Exciting New Covenant CDC development projects
- Reducing Vacant properties in North Lawndale
- Wintrust Bank’s resources in the community.
Date: Aug 5, 2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
4:00 | Doors open & networking
4:30 | Townhall program
5:30 | Networking
Location: NLEN Michael Scott’s Community Room, North Lawndale Employment Network, 1111 S Homan Ave, Chicago, IL
60624
For more information: bit.ly/sbac-nl-th

⛳ Only 3 weeks to go till the SBAC Small Business Scramble! Join us on Tuesday, August 18 for the SBAC Small Business Sc...
07/30/2026

⛳ Only 3 weeks to go till the SBAC Small Business Scramble! Join us on Tuesday, August 18 for the SBAC Small Business Scramble at Cog Hill Golf & Country Club! Whether you're an experienced golfer or just coming out to network, it's a great opportunity to connect with Illinois's small business community while enjoying a day on the course.

A special thank you to our incredible sponsors for helping make this event possible!
🏆 Gold Champion Sponsors:
- Lexitas
- Saul Ewing LLP
- Wintrust Bank
⛳ Putting Green Sponsor:
- Rocky Top Getaway
🐦 Birdie Sponsors:
- Peck Ritchey, LLC
- Byline Bank

Your support plays a vital role in strengthening small businesses across Illinois.
🎟️ Register today: https://hubs.ly/Q04rqMDx0

Welcome to the SBAC Team, Jacqui!Meet Jacqueline Workman, SBAC's Outreach and Operations Coordinator! Jacqui helps keep ...
07/29/2026

Welcome to the SBAC Team, Jacqui!

Meet Jacqueline Workman, SBAC's Outreach and Operations Coordinator! Jacqui helps keep SBAC moving forward by coordinating legislative forums, supporting member outreach, organizing impactful events, and managing day-to-day operations.

A recent graduate of the University of Iowa with a background in marketing, strategy, and communication, she's passionate about building meaningful relationships and strengthening Illinois' small business community.

Please join us in giving Jacqui a warm welcome to the SBAC team! 👏💙

Save the date for the North Lawndale Town Hall! Join us on August 5th with Wintrust Bank, the Small Business Advocacy Co...
07/27/2026

Save the date for the North Lawndale Town Hall! Join us on August 5th with Wintrust Bank, the Small Business Advocacy Council and New Covenant CDC for an engaging Town Hall....
Discussion topics:
- The Chicago Small Business Bill of Rights
- Educational resources and tax incentives for hiring justice-impacted individuals
- How New Covenant CDC supports local businesses
- Exciting New Covenant CDC development projects
- Reducing Vacant properties in North Lawndale
- Wintrust Bank's resources in the community.

Date: Aug 5, 2026
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
4:00 | Doors open & networking
4:30 | Townhall program
5:30 | Networking
Location: NLEN Michael Scott's Community Room, North Lawndale Employment Network, 1111 S Homan Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
For more information: https://bit.ly/4fXBrAT

07/24/2026

Advocacy Awards nominations are officially open, and we invite you to help us recognize the people and organizations who make advocacy feel like home-right here in Illinois.

📅 Advocacy Awards Celebration: November 12, 2026
📍 Ovation | Chicago, IL
🔗 Submit your nomination here: https://bit.ly/3RtrGBg

07/23/2026

The Chicago small business community is coming together to support the Chicago Small Business Bil of Rights! We held an impactful event pushing for its adoption by City Council! Thank you to everyone who is supporting this important effort!

Meet some of the outstanding nominees for the 2026 SBAC Advocacy Awards! Congratulations to our Small Business Champion ...
07/22/2026

Meet some of the outstanding nominees for the 2026 SBAC Advocacy Awards!

Congratulations to our Small Business Champion nominees Susan Newman (SJ Rose LLC), Ari Kryzek (Chykalophia), and Sarah Austin (The Scratch Pantry), and our Economic Impact nominees Randi Blume (Eastern Bank) and Arlene Martin (Martin Financial Resources, LLC).

These individuals and organizations have gone above and beyond to champion Illinois’ small business community through advocacy, leadership, innovation, and service. We are proud to recognize their incredible contributions and the lasting impact they continue to make.

A huge thank you to our sponsors Byline Bank and Mastercard for standing with us as Small Business Champion sponsors of this year’s Advocacy Awards Celebration. Your support helps SBAC honor the advocates, champions, and change makers keeping Illinois small businesses moving forward.

Join us on November 12 as we celebrate this year’s nominees and honor those helping small businesses thrive across Illinois.
Learn more and register: bit.ly/SBACawards

07/20/2026

🏌️‍♀️⛳️Join us at the SBAC Business Scramble on August 18th at Cog Hill for a day of golf, networking and meaningful connections on and off the course.
Register: https://bit.ly/sbacgolfs

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Chicago, IL
60602

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