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U.S. Small Biz Adm. Shuttered Venue Operators Grant applications open today at 11 a.m.
The U.S. Small Business Administration will officially open the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) application portal today, April 8, 2021 at 11 a.m. central time for operators of live venues, live performing arts organizations, museums and movie theatres, as well as live venue promoters, theatrical producers and talent representatives to apply for critical economic relief,…
Read MoreComEd Adds $9 Million in Assistance and Extends Payment Plans to Help Customers Struggling with Electric Bills
Recognizing that many Illinois families continue to be adversely affected by economic challenges resulting from the COVID–19 pandemic, ComEd is increasing financial assistance funding by $9 million to help customers regain their financial footing. ComEd worked with the Illinois Commerce Commission staff, the Office of the Illinois Attorney General, other large Illinois gas and electric…
Read MoreIL Small Business Advocates Call For Funding and Improved BIG Program
March 25, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Elliot Richardson // 847-380-4900 // [email protected] Illinois small businesses are fighting to recover from the pandemic. However, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity reports that out of the 40,000 businesses that applied for a Business Interruption Grant, only about 9,000 received funding. Business owners hanging on by…
Read MoreGrundy County to be mass vaccination clinic for state
The Grundy County Health Department provides information about a local vaccination. The State of Illinois is expanding mass vaccination efforts throughout the State, and Grundy has been selected to host an on-going mass vaccination clinic. The site will be managed by the Grundy County Health Department, but supported through the Illinois National Guard and contractual…
Read MoreVaccination updates for Grundy County
The Grundy County Health Department provides information about updated criteria for Phase 1b for vaccine distribution. Grundy County remains in Phase 1b, which we now understand includes people under age 65 years old with high-risk medical conditions. Although these folks have been included, we haven’t yet seen an increase in vaccine allocation directed to Grundy…
Read MoreSmall Business grant opportunity – deadline Feb. 9
The LISC Small Business Recovery Grant applications are open, but are due tomorrow – Feb. 9 by 11:59 p.m.The grant is for $10,000. All businesses eligible to apply Easy application process $10,000 grant can be used for: Paying rent and utilities Meeting payroll Paying outstanding debt to vendors Upgrading technology infrastructure Other immediate operational costs…
Read MoreAmbassador Spotlight: Dana Odegaard of Fitness Premier
Please join the Chamber in welcoming new ambassador, Dana Odegaard from Fitness Premier. Ambassadors are an asset to the Chamber assisting our team with recruiting new members and helping existing members maximize their membership benefits. Thank you Dana for joining our Ambassadors Club! Hello, I am: Dana Odegaard I work for: Fitness…
Read MoreShuttered Venue Operators grant webinar Jan. 14
On Thursday, Jan. 14, at 3 p.m. ET, the U.S. Small Business Administration is hosting a webinar to give a preliminary overview of the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program included in the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act. Eligible organizations with a reduction in revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic will…
Read MoreSBA announces PPP loans reopen next week
The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Department of Treasury, announced the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will re-open the week of January 11, 2021 for new borrowers and some existing PPP borrowers. The initial wave of loans issued on Monday, January 11, and Wednesday, January 13, will only be available to community financial…
Read MoreSBA extends EIDL applications to Dec. 31, 2021
The Small Business Administration has extended the deadline to apply for COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans to Dec. 31, 2021. To date, SBA has approved $197 billion in low-interest loans, which provide U.S. small businesses, non-profits, and agricultural businesses working capital funds. Economic Injury Disaster Loan applications will continue to be accepted through December 2021,…
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