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Sponsors Of The SBAC
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Greetings!
This summer continues to be busy for both the SBAC and our growing membership. The SBAC has been invited to testify at a joint Illinois House-Senate Revenue Committee hearing tomorrow. At that hearing, legislators will review the Illinois business and corporate tax structure. The Illinois corporate income tax has been a hot topic in Illinois. Indeed, many SBAC members have legitimate concerns regarding whether the tax code treats small and mid-market businesses fairly. There are also concerns about the way the code is implemented.
Small and mid-size businesses are responsible for the majority of this nation's job growth. The largest corporations speak loudly on these issues. It is time we had a voice as well. Your input is important. Please consider completing some, or all, of these questions so that we can better explain how the tax code is impacting your business. Please contact Blanca Campos at blanca@sbacil.org for additional information about the hearing.
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SBAC July Happy Hour
 Over the past year, SBAC Happy Hours have become staple events and great venues for our members, and their guests, to meet, catch-up and talk business. Join us at Therapeutic Kneads on Thursday, July 21st, from 6-8pm, for our next Happy Hour.
As always, we will be serving complimentary appetizers, beer and wine. Additionally, the fantastic staff at Therapeutic Kneads will be offering complimentary massages to attendees.
We would like to thank Therapeutic Kneads for hosting and sponsoring this Happy Hour. A huge thank you also goes to our additional sponsors. They are:
Therapeutic Kneads is located at 1779 Green Bay Road #102 in Highland Park.
To RSVP ahead of time contact Blanca Campos at Blanca@SBACIL.org or at (847) 990-7909.
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Health Insurance Update
The SBAC remains more committed than ever to bringing affordable health insurance to our members, business owners and other professionals throughout the state. We are attacking this systemic problem from every conceivable angle. One thing is clear, we are going to have to fight for affordable health insurance. Small and mid-market businesses will need to lead this charge.
The SBAC will continue to collect census forms in an effort to establish a health insurance pool for our members. At the same time, the SBAC has begun forming coalitions with other business groups and chambers of commerce in a concerted effort to move state legislation that would allow the creation of health insurance co-ops. Finally, the SBAC is forming an "SBAC Health Insurance Exchange" for our members. We will be asking the nearly 20 SBAC members playing in the health insurance space to offer their best products and discounts to the exchange. For some businesses, a PEO may be the answer. Others may opt for insurance products heavily focused on wellness and accountability. The key to this exchange will be education and transparency.
Work on this exchange has already started. It will be hosted on the SBAC website.
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July Educational Forum - Growing Smart
Most business owners want their businesses to flourish and grow. However, expanding businesses face many challenges which, if not properly managed, can be debilitating. Join our expert panel on July 28th for a discussion about how expanding businesses can properly build-out their infrastrature, train their staff and market their services. Here is the agenda for the forum:
Agenda:
8 - 8:30am Breakfast and Networking
8:30 - 8:35am Panelist Introductions
8:35 - 9:45am Panelist Presentations
9:45 - 10:15am Open Q&A Between Audience and Panelists
10:15 - 10:45am Coffee and Networking
Panelists Include:
To view full bios of panelists and presentation summaries go to: SBAC July 2011 Educational Forum: Growing Smart.
This forum will be held at 20 South Clark, Chicago, IL on the 14th floor. Please RSVP with Blanca at blanca@sbacil.org, or call (847) 990-7909.
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SBAC Auxiliary Board "Young Professionals Cocktail Hour"
The Auxiliary Board is comprised of motivated and dedicated young professionals in the SBAC. We're glad to have such great energy in the group. We invite you to join us at the first SBAC Auxiliary Board "Young Professionals Cocktail Hour."
Mix and mingle with like-minded young professionals from throughout the Chicagoland area. Enjoy great food from Rub BBQ Company, cocktails, and an amazing view at the scenic Aqua Tower in downtown Chicago. It will be a great evening!
Admission is $20 per person and attendees must be 21 or older. The Aqua Tower is located at 25 N. Columbus Drive in Chicago, IL.
To RSVP ahead of time contact Blanca Campos at Blanca@SBACIL.org or at (847) 990-7909.
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We look forward to seeing you soon.
Take care,
Elliot
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