Small Business Advisory Commission (SBAC)

The SBAC was established on February 18, 2021, by the Mayor and City Council to review upcoming policies, regulations and issues impacting small businesses outside of the Small Business Economic Development Advocacy (SBEDA) Ordinance and provide recommendations to City staff, the Mayor and the City Council.

Membership

The commission is approved by City Council and is comprised of:

11 members

• With one appointment each by the Mayor and each Council District. Applicants shall apply through the Boards and Commissions process, through which the Mayor and each Councilmember will select their respective appointee. All appointments are subject to approval by the full City Council.
• At least one small business member or organization from each of the ten Council Districts, with each Councilmember appointing an individual who resides or operates within their respective district.

A diverse representation of the small business and non-profit community

Consisting of at least one member demonstrating each of the following desired technical expertise, identities, and/or perspectives:

• small business professional and/or trade organizations
• non-profit small business service provider organizations
• small business owners with less than 10 employees
• small business owners with 10-50 employees
• small business owners representing the City's targeted industries

All members must apply through the Boards and Commissions process. The mayor and City Council will select their specific appointments.

Reference Ordinance 2025-10-16-0716 (PDF) to learn more about SBAC, such as:

• member composition
• responsibilities and expectations
• appointment terms

Find information regarding City's Board and Commission guidelines and the complete ethics code on the Boards & Commissions page.

Members