SBIC investment in IL-9
SBIC Atlas · sbicatlas.comRep. Janice D. Schakowsky (D)Sen. Richard J. Durbin (D)Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D)
Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs) are privately managed funds licensed by the SBA that invest in American small businesses. The Investing in All of America Act (2026) adds bonus leverage for investments in rural areas, low-income areas, critical technologies, and small manufacturers.
5
SBIC-backed companies
5
SBIC funds involved
0
In rural areas
2
In low-income areas
Industry mix
Real Estate & Rental1
Administrative & Support / Waste Management1
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1
Finance & Insurance1
Manufacturing1
Companies in IL-9
| Company | Sector | City | Indicators |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBJ Rentals Inc. | Real Estate & Rental | Niles | Low-income area |
| Lakeshore Recycling Systems | Administrative & Support / Waste Management | Morton Grove | — |
| Pinstripes | Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | Northbrook | — |
| Symphonix Health Insurance | Finance & Insurance | Glenview | — |
| Talk-A-Phone | Manufacturing | Niles | Low-income area |
Source: SBIC Atlas (sbicatlas.com) - assembled from public disclosures with best-guess classification and Census-based geography. Counts reflect publicly known portfolio activity only and undercount funds that do not publish portfolios. Informational, not an SBA determination.