Networking, advocacy and celebrations for Illinois small business owners and young professionals. Browse upcoming SBAC events, register, and add them to your calendar.
· (8:30 AM - 10:00 AM) (CDT)
Athenaeum Center, 2936 N. Southport
Looking to make new connections and exchange ideas with fellow small business owners? Coffee & Commerce is your chance to grow your network in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Join us on the third Wednesday of every month at 8:30 a.m. to 10 am for coffee and ...
· (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) (CDT)
Scrambled 660 Lake Cook Rd Deerfield, IL 60015 United States
· (11:45 AM - 1:00 PM) (CDT)
Metropolitan Club 233 S Wacker Dr 67th Floor Chicago, IL 60606 United States Please bring a valid ID to check in and ...
The SBAC joins the Metropolitan Club for a joint networking lunch on the 67th Floor! Create new relationships and build on old ones while enjoying the Club's outstanding cuisine. This event is open to everyone. Cost per person is $25 plut tax - on event day ...
· (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) (CDT)
Zoom
The SBAC Policy Committee is the SBAC's keystone committee that discusses all policy initiatives and grassroots advocacy efforts. This monthly meeting is led by SBAC President Elliot Richardson. Please email Aidan@sbacil.org for any questions or concerns.
· (8:30 AM - 10:00 AM) (CDT)
Athenaeum Center, 2936 N. Southport
Looking to make new connections and exchange ideas with fellow small business owners? Coffee & Commerce is your chance to grow your network in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Join us on the third Wednesday of every month at 8:30 a.m. to 10 am for coffee and ...
· 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown, 1 S Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60606
Connect at our monthly Lawyers Community event. Intended for those in the Legal Community only. This month, we are hosting a Happy Hour at La Quinta Inn & Suites, where lite bites will be provided and a cash bar is available. Excited to see you there!
· (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) (CDT)
Scrambled 660 Lake Cook Rd Deerfield, IL 60015 United States
· 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Jameson’s Charhouse, DoubleTree Hotel, 9525 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077
Join SBAC for a morning of networking with fellow small business owners and community leaders. This monthly breakfast takes place on the second Friday of every month at Jameson’s Charhouse inside the DoubleTree Hotel, across from Westfield Old Orchard. ...
· 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Ovation; 2324 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612
🎶 Sweet Home Illinois 🎶 Honoring the Voices That Keep Small Business Swingin' Forward The Small Business Advocacy Council proudly presents the 2026 Advocacy Awards Celebration, an unforgettable evening dedicated to recognizing the leaders, champions, ...
· (11:45 AM - 1:00 PM) (CDT)
Metropolitan Club 233 S Wacker Dr 67th Floor Chicago, IL 60606 United States Please bring a valid ID to check in and ...
The SBAC joins the Metropolitan Club for a joint networking lunch on the 67th Floor! Create new relationships and build on old ones while enjoying the Club's outstanding cuisine. This event is open to everyone. Cost per person is $25 plus tax - on event day ...
· (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) (CDT)
Zoom
The SBAC Policy Committee is the SBAC's keystone committee that discusses all policy initiatives and grassroots advocacy efforts. This monthly meeting is led by SBAC President Elliot Richardson. Please email Aidan@sbacil.org for any questions or concerns.
· 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
8990 Lyons St, Hodgkins, IL
Join us in Hodgkins, IL, to meet the people & organizations working to support small businesses. WHAT TO EXPECT: CONNECT with fellow small business owners, community leaders, and resource experts HEAR from experts and leaders about the resources, ...
· 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Emerald Loop, 216 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
Fall Happy Hour is back. Pull up a seat at Emerald Loop and spend the evening with Chicago's young professionals — the kind of room where a conversation over a drink turns into your next collaborator, client, or friend. Whether you're new to the city or a ...
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SBAC hosts events across Chicago and Illinois for small business owners, advocates and young professionals. Choose a type to see what is coming up.
Recurring events such as SBAC Connects!, where small business owners meet each other and the leaders who serve them.
Our yearly flagship events, starting with the Advocacy Awards Celebration.
Legislative series, policy committee meetings, legal briefings and discussions on the issues that affect Illinois small businesses.
Coffee & Commerce and other networking and community gatherings across Illinois.
Events for the Young Professionals Group, for early-career professionals and entrepreneurs.
Networking events and advocacy opportunities for early-career professionals and entrepreneurs.
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