With a born-and-raised Chicagoan leading the Catholic church, some small business owners have sprung into action to cash in.

In fact, according to new Bank of America research, 55% of Chicago-area small business owners surveyed are planning for growth in the year ahead, and 50% expect the national economy to improve ...

Small Business Outlook 2023 results are based on a survey conducted with 190 Crain’s Chicago Business readers, Oct. 17 through Oct. 31, 2022.

After a rocky start to 2025, President Trump’s approval is rising among small business owners, and so is Main Street’s ...

A survey taken in late January and early February shows that small-business owners are particularly vulnerable to economic disruptions like the pandemic.

Small business nationwide are struggling as the coronavirus pandemic ravages the economy. Within two weeks, the initial federal program designed to provide emergency financial relief to small ...

Support for small businesses in Chicago urged during ‘Economic Blackout' Across the U.S., consumers are staging a boycott to showcase their buying power, going after major companies for scaling ...

Chicago is home to thousands of businesses in America’s heartland. And small and mid-sized businesses are the backbone of our diverse Chicago economy, serving as anchors in neighborhoods ...

State and local officials gathered Thursday morning on Chicago's West Side to announce a grant program to support businesses owned by historically underrepresented populations and small businesses ...

Small businesses encourage local shopping during economic blackout 02:36. Groups are urging consumers to avoid shopping at major retailers Friday as part of a nationwide economic blackout.The ...

With such a vibrant culture, it's no surprise that the same holds true for Chicago's small business community. ... Chicago is ranked as the No. 1 city for economic diversity by the WBC ...

Small-business owners are divided on the economy: 52% feel stressed, 48% optimistic. Inflation and cash flow issues are their top concerns. Chicago Business Journal ...