🍽️Chicagoans love to eat outside, and a proposed ordinance can support the restaurants that make it happen! Learn more here: bit.ly/SBACblog

Big step forward for #SmallBiz in Chicago! 🏙️ Ald. Matt Martin and SBAC-backed ordinance offer: ✔️ 2-year sidewalk café permits ✔️ More games, less red tape The vote heads to the City Council on June 18. #SBAC #ChicagoBiz #PolicyReform #OutdoorDining #UrbanPolicy

SBAC honors Juneteenth and supports Black communities past, present, and future. #Juneteenth #Juneteenth2025 #FreedomDay #BlackLiberation #CelebrateFreedom

Starting July 1, Chicago workers can sue over sick pay & time off violations. Business owners: know the rules. Join a free City webinar 👇 📅 6/24 (Español): bit.ly/45xYEoJ 📅 6/26 (English): bit.ly/4ehyXuW #SmallBizChicago #sbac #KnowTheLaw #LaborLawUpdate

🏳️‍🌈 This Pride Month, we celebrate the joy, resilience, and strength of LGBTQ+ communities. Honoring love, identity, and the freedom to be completely yourself today and every day. #PrideMonth #sbac #LoveIsLove #CelebratePride

Want the latest on small business policy, transit updates, and what’s next for Chicago’s outdoor dining rules? Catch up on what we’re fighting for this summer and how it impacts your community. 📝 Read now: bit.ly/44fubcH #SBAC #AdvocacyUpdate #SmallBizChicago

📢“Transparency… should be a nonpartisan issue supported by legislators on both sides of the aisle.” Check out this Daily Herald piece by SBAC President Elliot Richardson bit.ly/449ygR3 #ILPolitics #sbac

🚨Meet Our New Team Member! We’re excited to welcome Rahshona Saydazamova, SBAC’s Communications Coordinator! A senior at Loyola University Chicago studying Political Science and Philosophy, she previously served as a Policy Research Intern with SBAC. #SBAC #MeetTheTeam

📝New Blog: Chicago’s proposed ordinances could impact local businesses in big ways from permitting to development. Get the full rundown: 🔗bit.ly/442O9bL #SmallBizPolicy #SBAC

Happy Fourth of July from SBAC! Wishing you a safe and joyful holiday. 🎆 #FourthOfJuly #sbac

📣 Our Sponsor Spotlight Series kicks off! First up: Byline Bank, a proud SBAC Gold Sponsor. Their support helps us champion small businesses across Illinois. Check out what Byline can do for yours: 🔗 bit.ly/44RGahW #SponsorShoutout #ThankYouByline #SBACPartner

📣 TOMORROW MORNING: Tune in to hear Elliot Richardson live with Andrea Darlas at bit.ly/40HLjGZ or on 890 AM at 7:35 AM! They’ll discuss the challenges facing Chicago’s small businesses and the reforms that can help them succeed. #SBAC #ChicagoBusiness #WLSAM

📣 TOMORROW AFTERNOON: Elliot Richardson joins John Williams live on WGN Radio’s Wintrust Business Lunch at 12:35 PM! Tune in for insights on how Chicago’s policies are impacting small businesses. 📻 Listen live on 720 AM or at bit.ly/4eIqrVL #SBAC #WGNRadio

⛳ Golfers & non-golfers, this one's for you! Join us 9/9 at Cog Hill for a day of connection, competition, and community. Games, networking, and early bird deals await 🎉 🔗 bit.ly/3GUVGRc #SBACGolfOuting #SupportSmallBusiness #EarlyBirdRates #SBACEvents

Join SBAC and the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber for the Federal Taproom Update featuring Congressman Mike Quigley. 🗓️ Tuesday, Aug 12 | 🕠 5:30 PM 📍 Dovetail Brewery 🎤 Moderated by SBAC President Elliot Richardson 🔗 bit.ly/45pCEvw #FederalTaproomUpdate #SBAC

Its a busy week here at the SBAC, check out bit.ly/4pcTTIp, for more info.

We will keep fighting for non-partisan policy..... and as always when on the links 🏌️Watch our for Elliot!! #sbac #nonpartisanIL #ILpolitics bit.ly/4gmzvQZ

🍹Join us this Wednesday 11/19 5:30-7:30 bit.ly/43wHyWr @ The Metropolitan Club 🙏Thank you to all of our sponsors, we literally couldn't do it without you! #sbac #ILpolitics #nonpartisanIL #ILsmallbusiness

Thanks Lincoln Park & Lakeview Roscoe Village Chambers for our monthly Coffee & Commerce networking event! New location in 2026 @theathenaeum_chicago SBAC’s priorities in 2026! #SBAC #LakeviewRoscoeVillageChamberofCommerce #LincolnParkChamberofCommerce bit.ly/48fGesC

Aidan and Omari spent time at City Council last week advocating for small businesses during the budget negotiations. We are glad to have them on the team and in the corner of the small business community! #SBAC #Advocacy