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

Small businesses drive economic growth, create jobs, and strengthen local communities. Join the SBAC newsletter to stay ...
06/04/2026

Small businesses drive economic growth, create jobs, and strengthen local communities. Join the SBAC newsletter to stay up to date on upcoming events, legislative discussions, and SBAC Young Professionals Group opportunities focused on networking and advocacy.
Link to our newsletter: https://bit.ly/4o8QoT6

06/03/2026

Chicago small businesses create jobs and support local communities! Check out, celebrate and support the small businesses that received grants through an Allies for Community Business and SBAC grant program! Thank you to We Rise Together: For an Equitable and Just Recovery for funding this program!
Watch the full video here: bit.ly/
WeRise2025-Recap

06/03/2026

Chicago small businesses create jobs and support local communities! Check out, celebrate and support the small businesses that received grants through an Allies for Community Business and SBAC grant program! Thank you to We Rise Together: For an Equitable and Just Recovery for funding this program!
Watch the full video here: https://bit.ly/4o7J0aR

We are excited to discuss the policies that impact the small business community and ways to engage in the process at the...
06/03/2026

We are excited to discuss the policies that impact the small business community and ways to engage in the process at the July workshop with the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce!

We're rolling into June with some news. Read up at macombareachamber.com/newsletters

⛳ Our 17th annual SBAC Golf Outing is coming up! We’re just days away from teeing off on August 18th at Cog Hill Golf & ...
06/01/2026

⛳ Our 17th annual SBAC Golf Outing is coming up! We’re just days away from teeing off on August 18th at Cog Hill Golf & Country Club, and we’re excited to highlight all of our sponsors for their support, which helps us unite small businesses and strengthen advocacy for the community both on and off the course.

Thank you: Gold Annual Sponsors: Lexitas, Wintrust Bank, and Saul Ewing
Birdie Sponsors: Byline Bank and Peck Ritchey
PAR Sponsors: Prismier Manufacturing, IHT Wealth Management, and Interprenet

It’s not too late to join us!
🏌️‍♀️Golf includes Snack Bag, Boxed Lunch & Drink tickets. Relax on the patio afterwards with networking, drinks & apps
🔗 Reserve your spot now: https://bit.ly/438qllE

A strong and unified small business community can influence public policy in a big way. Small business owners and advoca...
05/28/2026

A strong and unified small business community can influence public policy in a big way. Small business owners and advocates should not feel like bystanders unable to impact outcomes because when they speak up and get engaged, it has a real impact. Read SBAC President Elliot Richardson’s Sunday column in the Daily Herald here: https://bit.ly/4uBUUMq

05/21/2026

Join the SBAC’s Small Business Scramble; reserve your spot today @ Bit.ly/SBACgolfs

Thank you to everyone who came to breakfast in Park Forest. Thank you to Heather Jones and the Village of Park Forest fo...
05/20/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to breakfast in Park Forest. Thank you to Heather Jones and the Village of Park Forest for providing a wonderful opportunity to connect with business owners and advocates. We appreciated the meaningful discussion about the issues that matter most to small businesses and the community. The insight of the folks at breakfast will help shape our efforts to make owning a business more affordable and together, we can advance policies that support the small business community.

🚨 In Two Days🚨Step inside where shipping containers become modern homes and more, and connect with the small-business co...
05/19/2026

🚨 In Two Days🚨
Step inside where shipping containers become modern homes and more, and connect with the small-business community, making it happen.
🔗 Reserve your spot now https://bit.ly/4dTLZ32
💲 Free for members | $10 non-members

05/18/2026

OPEN FACTORY DOORS!

Container builds you can actually walk through. A room full of entrepreneurs, business leaders, and the people driving Illinois’ small business scene forward.

Join us on May 21 at our Buffalo Grove factory for a special networking event co-hosted with the Small Business Advocacy Council (SBAC). Experience a behind-the-scenes look at our manufacturing process and take guided tours of fully furnished container models.

This is your chance to connect with the people moving the needle in their industries in a relaxed, professional atmosphere.

Event Details:
Date: May 21, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: 1087 Johnson Dr, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Light refreshments will be served.

Address

20 N Clark Street
Chicago, IL
60602

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13125488608

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