The McLean County Chamber of Commerce will host annual Economic Vision Luncheon at The Marriott Hotel & Conference Center on Tuesday, December 11th at 11:30am. A Keynote Presentation will be given by Elliot Richardson, President & Co-Founder of Small Business Advocacy Council.
About Small Business Advocacy Council (SBAC)
The SBAC is a non-partisan, member driven organization that promotes the success of small business through political advocacy, support services and educational programs. The SBAC is a full-service advocacy organization and empowers its members in four distinct ways. First, it offers members a non-partisan and effective voice on their behalf in Washington, DC, Springfield and Chicago. Second, the SBAC connects entrepreneurs with other members in order to foster relationships within the community and generate mutually beneficial strategic partnerships. Third, the organization offers educational programming to promote best business practices and encourage growth. Lastly, the SBAC provides exclusive benefits to its members, including an array of discounts and rebates to help lower the costs of operating a business.
About Elliot Richardson
Elliot Richardson is the Founder and CEO of the Small Business Advocacy Council, an organization laser-focused on improving the economic environment for small businesses in the State of Illinois. The SBAC strives to empower the small business community by bringing business owners, professionals and entrepreneurs together to speak with a unified, and strong voice.
Elliot Richardson is also a partner at the law firm of Korey & Richardson, handling a variety of commercial litigation matters in both federal and state court.
Elliot has been involved in community service since his college days at Bradley University. Presently, Elliot serves on the Board of Directors for Childserv, a large and successful organization focused on helping at-risk children. Elliot is co-chair of the resource development committee of this organization. Elliot is also on the board of Youth Conservation Corp., a dynamic non-profit which provides training in the construction industry to at-risk children.
Elliot formerly served on the Board of Directors for Youth Communications, an organization that empowers children by teaching them crucial writing skills. He also served on the Editorial Board of the Chicago Bar Association and on the executive committee of the Young Lawyers Section of the CBA. Elliot also served on the board of the YMCA Alliance Board.
Elliot received his law degree from the University of Dayton. In law school, he was the member of the Public Interest Law Organization and received the University of Dayton School of Law Pro Bono Publico Service Award. Elliot graduated from Bradley University with a degree in sociology and criminal justice. He obtained a minor in history.
Tuesday Dec 11, 2018
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CST
Tuesday, December 11th
11:30am - 1:00pm
Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
200 Broadway Street
Normal, IL 61761
Parking is available in the Marriott Hotel parking garage, just south of the hotel on the corner of Broadway and Fell streets.
$35 / person for Members
$50 / person for Non-Members
Online registration takes credit card payments only. If you require an invoice for payment, please contact the Chamber office.