SBAC Empower
@sbacempower.bsky.social
Dedicated to supporting small businesses in the Chicagoland area through mentorship!
https://linktr.ee/sbac_empower
https://linktr.ee/sbac_empower
Happy #GivingTuesday all! You can donate to us directly via our website sbacempower.org/!
December 2, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Happy #GivingTuesday all! You can donate to us directly via our website sbacempower.org/!
#GivingTuesday is next week! This December 2nd, make sure to keep us in mind when you're donating!
November 25, 2025 at 4:35 PM
#GivingTuesday is next week! This December 2nd, make sure to keep us in mind when you're donating!
#GivingTuesday is coming up this December 2nd and we'd like to make sure we're in your thoughts for it!
November 21, 2025 at 5:37 PM
#GivingTuesday is coming up this December 2nd and we'd like to make sure we're in your thoughts for it!
We have a new #blog posted on our website about our mentee James Fields of Fields of Dreams. Check it out here: sbacempower.org/blog
November 17, 2025 at 7:40 PM
We have a new #blog posted on our website about our mentee James Fields of Fields of Dreams. Check it out here: sbacempower.org/blog
Check out what our partners at byline bank have to say about Lines of Credit, Money Market Accounts, and more in this blog from last year:
www.bylinebank.com/insights/thr...
www.bylinebank.com/insights/thr...
November 14, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Check out what our partners at byline bank have to say about Lines of Credit, Money Market Accounts, and more in this blog from last year:
www.bylinebank.com/insights/thr...
www.bylinebank.com/insights/thr...
Happy #VeteransDay from us at SBAC Empower. Offices will close early to observe the holiday.
November 11, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Happy #VeteransDay from us at SBAC Empower. Offices will close early to observe the holiday.
#SmallBusiness Owners, Check out this article from Block Club Chicago, it may be a fascinating read:
blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/24/h...
blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/24/h...
Historic Portage Theater Has A New Owner Who Plans To Revive It As A Community Space
Chris Bauman, founder of the Avondale Music Hall and partial owner of the Patio Theater, bought the theater and wants to create a "community center" that hosts concerts, film screenings, indoor markets, performances and more.
blockclubchicago.org
October 24, 2025 at 6:24 PM
#SmallBusiness Owners, Check out this article from Block Club Chicago, it may be a fascinating read:
blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/24/h...
blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/24/h...
We at #SBACEmpower are happy to celebrate Indigenous People's Day. Offices will be closed for the Holiday.
October 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
We at #SBACEmpower are happy to celebrate Indigenous People's Day. Offices will be closed for the Holiday.
Our YouTube channel provides valuable #resources for small business owners from any background or field. We update it as often as we can, and frequently upload our previous workshops onto it:
www.youtube.com/@Empower_IL
#Smallbusiness #Chicago
www.youtube.com/@Empower_IL
#Smallbusiness #Chicago
September 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Our YouTube channel provides valuable #resources for small business owners from any background or field. We update it as often as we can, and frequently upload our previous workshops onto it:
www.youtube.com/@Empower_IL
#Smallbusiness #Chicago
www.youtube.com/@Empower_IL
#Smallbusiness #Chicago
Happy Labor Day from us at Empower. Offices will be closed in respect of the holiday.
#Laborday #Smallbusiness
#Laborday #Smallbusiness
September 1, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Happy Labor Day from us at Empower. Offices will be closed in respect of the holiday.
#Laborday #Smallbusiness
#Laborday #Smallbusiness
Empower Up your financial know-how with our 4th workshop in our Lunch & Learn series! We and our partners at PNC are here to help! Sign up for our FREE virtual #workshop today while we have space!
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#smallbusiness
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#smallbusiness
August 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Empower Up your financial know-how with our 4th workshop in our Lunch & Learn series! We and our partners at PNC are here to help! Sign up for our FREE virtual #workshop today while we have space!
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#smallbusiness
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#smallbusiness
As always, our YouTube channel provides valuable #resources for small business owners from any background or field. We update it as often as we can, and frequently upload our previous workshops onto it:
www.youtube.com/@Empower_IL
#Smallbusiness #Chicago
www.youtube.com/@Empower_IL
#Smallbusiness #Chicago
SBAC Empower
SBAC Empower is a 501(c)(3) established as a community-oriented nonprofit organization focusing on small businesses in under-funded neighborhoods throughout the Chicagoland area. We provide resources, mentors, and an open ear to any who wish to be an entrepreneur. We often post helpful links, articles, and announcements on all of our socials to help small business owners and anyone interested in growing their own business. Follow us to keep in touch!
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August 19, 2025 at 8:34 PM
As always, our YouTube channel provides valuable #resources for small business owners from any background or field. We update it as often as we can, and frequently upload our previous workshops onto it:
www.youtube.com/@Empower_IL
#Smallbusiness #Chicago
www.youtube.com/@Empower_IL
#Smallbusiness #Chicago
#Comingup next in our workshop series: Small Business #Financial Statements. Lots of #smallbusiness owners struggle with this, and we and our partners at PNC are here to help! Sign up for our FREE virtual #workshop today while we have space!
sbacempower.org/
#SBACempower
sbacempower.org/
#SBACempower
August 13, 2025 at 5:47 PM
#Comingup next in our workshop series: Small Business #Financial Statements. Lots of #smallbusiness owners struggle with this, and we and our partners at PNC are here to help! Sign up for our FREE virtual #workshop today while we have space!
sbacempower.org/
#SBACempower
sbacempower.org/
#SBACempower
Mark your calendars! This coming September, we resume our FREE workshops with our partners at PNC Bank dedicated to helping navigate the unknowns when it comes to small business ownership. Sign up and read more on our webpage: sbacempower.org/blog/empower...
#Smallbusiness #Workshop
#Smallbusiness #Workshop
August 12, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Mark your calendars! This coming September, we resume our FREE workshops with our partners at PNC Bank dedicated to helping navigate the unknowns when it comes to small business ownership. Sign up and read more on our webpage: sbacempower.org/blog/empower...
#Smallbusiness #Workshop
#Smallbusiness #Workshop
Be sure to check out our #YouTube channel where we often host valuable resources for #smallbusiness! Though we're located in #Chicago, the information is universal!
#SBACEmpower #Smallbusinessowner
#SBACEmpower #Smallbusinessowner
July 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Be sure to check out our #YouTube channel where we often host valuable resources for #smallbusiness! Though we're located in #Chicago, the information is universal!
#SBACEmpower #Smallbusinessowner
#SBACEmpower #Smallbusinessowner
The Chicago Bears will select four small businesses that will receive a four-week-long promotion, including inclusion in newsletters, two posts on the Chicago Bears’ X account, in-game promotion on in-stadium videoboards for two home games, and a link on the All-Pros page.
July 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Chicago Bears will select four small businesses that will receive a four-week-long promotion, including inclusion in newsletters, two posts on the Chicago Bears’ X account, in-game promotion on in-stadium videoboards for two home games, and a link on the All-Pros page.
June 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Join us this June 10th for a #workshop discussing what #smallbusinesses should consider before, during, or even after opening!
#SBACEmpower #smallbusiness #chicago
#SBACEmpower #smallbusiness #chicago
June 6, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Join us this June 10th for a #workshop discussing what #smallbusinesses should consider before, during, or even after opening!
#SBACEmpower #smallbusiness #chicago
#SBACEmpower #smallbusiness #chicago
We're happy to announce the Empower Up! #Virtual #Coaching series of #workshops with our longtime partners at @pncbank! Sessions start on 10 June at 1130, and continue on monthly every Tuesday.
Read more and REGISTER below:
bit.ly/3SRcOcO
#smallbusiness
Read more and REGISTER below:
bit.ly/3SRcOcO
#smallbusiness
Empower Up! Virtual Coaching Program
Empower Up! Virtual Coaching workshops by PNC and LEAP Enterprises are now open for registration. Sign up for June 10th or July 8th sessions today!
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May 23, 2025 at 5:35 PM
We're happy to announce the Empower Up! #Virtual #Coaching series of #workshops with our longtime partners at @pncbank! Sessions start on 10 June at 1130, and continue on monthly every Tuesday.
Read more and REGISTER below:
bit.ly/3SRcOcO
#smallbusiness
Read more and REGISTER below:
bit.ly/3SRcOcO
#smallbusiness
Riot Fest is hosting a workshop for #smallbusinesses who are interested in opening a stall/booth during the festival! Applications are due on the 20th, just two weeks away!
See here:
bit.ly/4m0edew
#smallbusiness #chicago #riotfest2025
See here:
bit.ly/4m0edew
#smallbusiness #chicago #riotfest2025
2025 Vendor Workshop Registration
Welcome to Riot Fest's Community Vendor Workshop!
This workshop is designed specifically for businesses, artisans, and nonprofits based in North Lawndale and Little Village who are interested in parti...
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May 5, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Riot Fest is hosting a workshop for #smallbusinesses who are interested in opening a stall/booth during the festival! Applications are due on the 20th, just two weeks away!
See here:
bit.ly/4m0edew
#smallbusiness #chicago #riotfest2025
See here:
bit.ly/4m0edew
#smallbusiness #chicago #riotfest2025
See below for how exactly our #partnership with the @woodlawnchamberchicago will work out via a handy flowchart!
March 13, 2025 at 6:41 PM
See below for how exactly our #partnership with the @woodlawnchamberchicago will work out via a handy flowchart!
We are happy to announce our #partnership with the @woodlawnchamberchicago for a new, integrated #program that pairs our lauded #mentoring program with their Chamber Member's Helpdesk!
More info to come!
More info to come!
March 13, 2025 at 6:39 PM
We are happy to announce our #partnership with the @woodlawnchamberchicago for a new, integrated #program that pairs our lauded #mentoring program with their Chamber Member's Helpdesk!
More info to come!
More info to come!
#Congratulations to our #mentee James Fields of Fields of Dreams Chicago for winning the Trailblazer award from The Roots Initiative! Learn more about James' business here on his website: www.fieldsofdreamschicago.org
...or become a mentee yourself here: bit.ly/3JB1UUt
...or become a mentee yourself here: bit.ly/3JB1UUt
March 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
#Congratulations to our #mentee James Fields of Fields of Dreams Chicago for winning the Trailblazer award from The Roots Initiative! Learn more about James' business here on his website: www.fieldsofdreamschicago.org
...or become a mentee yourself here: bit.ly/3JB1UUt
...or become a mentee yourself here: bit.ly/3JB1UUt
First post and checking things out here on BlueSky.
February 27, 2025 at 5:14 PM
First post and checking things out here on BlueSky.