Small businesses anticipate the worst of the pandemic is still ahead according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index (SBI). The last poll also…

The Small Business Administration has allowed business owners and nonprofit organizations to submit applications for low-interest loans until Dec. 31, 2021 to help them manage financial challenges brought…

A program rooted in the early days of the pandemic that helped thousands of Illinois businesses is gearing up for a new round of funding.…

New minimum wage rates will still take effect throughout Illinois in 2021, despite financial difficulties caused by the coronavirus pandemic. On Jan. 1, the Illinois…

As thousands of Chicago businesses continue to deal with the significant impact of the COVID-19 crisis, the City has moved to give further relief to…

The passing of key legislation over the past couple of years — particularly the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act) of…

Bad actors are using government logos in phishing emails. Email image links lead to websites impersonating federal agencies. Reminder: Any email from SBA will come…

The Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC) is closely monitoring COVID-19 and how it is impacting business at a local and regional level. Our organization…

In a normal year, more than 5.8M Americans delay or miss medical care due to a lack of transportation. As we all know, this is…

Paycheck Protection Program & Small Business Support $300 billion to Small Business Administration Funding to allow the hardest-hit small businesses to receive a second forgivable…