Small Business Advocacy Council

CONTACT
Small Business Advocacy Council
20 S. Clark, Suite 500
Chicago, IL 60603
847.990.7909 (p)
847.441.4185 (f)

PRINCIPALS
Elliot Richardson, President
Blanca Campos, Vice President
Staff Bios

MISSION
The Small Business Advocacy Council (SBAC) was established to give small business owners, their employees and those with whom they conduct business with a voice in local, state and federal politics. The SBAC is a non-partisan 501 (c) (6) not-for-profit political organization, whose goal is to advance the causes important to small businesses.

ADVOCACY
Small Business Contracts Act (HB 3186)
Small Business Loan Reporting (HB 3469)
Health Benefit Purchasing Coop for Small Businesses (HB 3236)

VISION

• To bring small business owners, their employees and hard-working Americans together for the purpose of forming a powerful and cohesive advocacy group
• To promote and support leaders that prioritize the needs of council’s members and understand the urgency of the issues facing small business owners, their employees and folks struggling in the currently difficult economic climate
•  To support legislation and governmental action favorable to small business owners, their employees and those with whom we do business
• To support members through referrals and by providing the public with incentives for doing business with their local members. This will keep money and jobs in our local communities

SERVICES

• Networking
• Advertising
• Promotional opportunities

BENEFITS

• Office sharing listings
• Savings from SBAC Partners
• SBAC Strategic Partnerships
• Networking Events
• Office Depot program
• Office Sharing Program
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• On-line Educational Forums
• Multi-Employer 401(k) Plans
• Opportunities forum
• Targeted Business Connections
• Membership Directory