Sbac Empower

SBAC EMPOWER was founded as a 501c3 nonprofit organization in 2016. OUR PASSION is to promote entrepreneurship and small business development in economically-challenged communities. We partner with community leaders in disadvantaged neighborhoods across Chicagoland to help entrepreneurs acquire the skills required to start their own business. SBAC EMPOWER rebuilds economically challenged communities by supporting the establishment of new businesses that create employment opportunities, destination branding and goodwill across Chicago’s business community. Our goal by 2022 is to have helped 500 business in 10 communities. OUR RESOURCES are vast. We train business mentors and entrepreneurial mentees on how to build strong relationships, hold each other accountable and make measurable progress towards self-sustaining businesses. Our mentors are well-known small business owners and/or managers provided through our sister organization, the SBAC. Affiliated with the Small Business Advocacy Council (SBAC), we are committed to being an integral part of the solution and the bridge to education and support that empowers entrepreneurs to build communities. Check our website for details on our Mentoring Program, to Donate or simply for more information.