Small Business Advisory Council
Focusing on the Needs and Concerns of the Region's Small Businesses
The Small Business Advisory Council is an advisory committee to the leadership of the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce and the Mayor of the City of Madison.
The council's role is to serve as a credible voice for the needs and concerns of small businesses throughout the Madison Region.
For more information on the SBAC, check out the current roster below and the council's charter (PDF). For more information on the Small Business Advisory Council, please contact Kevin Little, GMCC Director of Public Policy, at 608-443-1949.
Recent SBAC Updates
- Road Construction Survival Guide (2.0) - New Updated Version Now Available!
- VIDEO: Preventing Fraud, Loss and Liability through Privacy and Security Best Practices
Video of GMCC and SBAC Chamber Cafe Held May 12 at Madison College
• Related Business Beat Article Series - Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
SBAC Construction Survival Guide
The Small Business Advisory Council (SBAC) developed a road construction survival guide for businesses. The survival guide outlines business tips, best practices and other recommendations to help businesses prosper before, during and after road construction.
In March 2011, the SBAC has completed work on an updated version of the Road Construction Survival Guide, offering tips and best practices to help businesses prosper before, during and after road construction.
Click here to view the 2011 Road Construction Survival Guide (PDF)
The original survival guide received national attention and has been duplicated by several transportation agencies.
2012 Small Business Advisory Council Roster
Sally Balson- Balson Bookeeping CompanyDaniel Bertler- Supreme Structures, Inc.
Susan Bulgrin- Culvers
Tom Christensen- The Kitchen Gallery, LLC
Judy Dahl- JKD Communications, LLC
Sandra Daniel- FIRE Light Group
Keith Dickinson- Dickinson Manufacturing Solutions
Angela Gargano- Bliss Flow Yoga and Wellness Center, LLC
Jim Garner- Sergenian's Floor Coverings
Jack Hemb- Hemb Insurance Group, LLC
Yvette Jones- Design Craft Advertising
James Kademan- Doc Jams Printer Repair
Jeff Lerdahl- Lerdahl Business Interiors
Tim Lightner- Two Men & a Truck
Jeanne Lisse- Madison Computer Works, Inc.
Vanika Mock- Keller Williams Realty
Gary Molz- EZ Office Products
Clara Hurd Nydam- Career Momentum, Inc.
Merri Oxley- The Communications Team, LLC
Rachel Rasmussen- Rescue Desk LLC
Jeffrey Tews- BrightStar
Susan Thomson- ActionCOACH Business Coaching
Nasra Wehelie- Dedicated Consultants, LLC
City of Madison
Matt Mikolajewski- Office of Business Resources Manager