Pritzker Campaign Highlights Support For Black-Owned Businesses In Illinois

CHICAGO – August marks National Black Business Month. Over the last seven years, Governor JB Pritzker’s support for Black-owned businesses has strengthened Illinois’ economy and delivered prosperity throughout the state.

Under Gov. Pritzker’s leadership, Illinois has invested tens of millions of dollars in Black-owned businesses through the Back to Business (B2B) and Business Interruption grant programs. The governor also created a $10 million grant program for minority and women-owned businesses to improve infrastructure, upgrade equipment, and create jobs. He also launched the Mentor Protégé Program to provide structured coaching, mentorship, and growth opportunities to emerging businesses that contract with the state.

Gov. Pritzker cut taxes for 400,000 small businesses and uplifted 41,000 business owners through Illinois’ Small Business Development Centers.

Gov. Pritzker’s commitment to fostering an inclusive business environment has made Illinois a top state to do business. He is focused on ensuring all Illinois businesses have equitable access to state resources and programs so that they can maintain growth and thrive in the state.

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