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COVID-19 Resources
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August 18: Back to Business Grants Open for Applications
- Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity Information
- Eligibility Requirements
- Frequently Asked Question
- Toolkit, Marketing Flyers, Technical Assistance Contacts
May 17: Governor Pritzker Issues Executive Order 2021-10 Concerning Mask Requirement Guidelines
Ongoing: Kane County Health Department Videos/Vaccine Updates and More
May 6: Governor Pritzker Announces Move to Bridge to Phase 5 on May 14
April 27: Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) Updates: Press Release
- Registration Opens Friday, April 30 at 8 a.m.
- Applications accepted via the application portal on Monday, May at 11 a.m.
- Sample application
- Program guide
- Cross-program eligibility chart
April 24: Shuttered Venue Grants Portal Opens for Applications Today at 11:30 a.m.
April 21: Illinois Updates Restore Illinois Phase 4 Guidelines FAQs for Businesses
April 20: SBA Releases Information about Restaurant Revitalization Fund: Applications Not Open Yet
March 30, 2021: President Biden Signs PPP Loan Extension: New Cutoff Date to apply is May 31
- 14-day Exclusive PPP Loan Application Period for Businesses & Nonprofits with less than 20 Employees Opens on Feb. 24
January 8, 2021: SBA and Treasury Announce PPP Re-Opening; Issue New Guidance; Press Release
- Paycheck Protection Program Borrower Application Form
- Paycheck Protection Program Second Draw Borrower Application Form
- Guidance for Accessing Capital for Minority, Underserved, Veteran and Women-Owned Business Concerns
- Top-line Overview of First Draw PPP
- Top-line Overview of Second Draw PPP
October 30: Federal Reserve announces changes to the Main Street Lending Program; reducing minimum loan level
- Read the press release
- Updated For-Profit Business FAQs
- Updated Not-for-Profit Organization FAQs
- Participating Lenders
- Lending Forms and Agreements
October 30 Webinar: Extending the Outdoor Dining Season: A Discussion
October 20: New Mitigations (Tier 1) begin Friday, Oct. 23 for Kane, DuPage Counties; Patch Article
- Restore Illinois Mitigation Plans
- Press Release from Governor's Office
- City of Batavia COVID-19 Mitigations Signage
October 15: City of Batavia Fall and Winter Outdoor Dining Guidelines
Sept. 15: Governor Pritzker Announced that 2nd Round of Business Interruption Grants (BIG) Program Applications Open Sept. 17
August 25: New Restaurant & Bar Establishment Safety Guidelines- Illinois DCEO
Sept. 2: Batavia Reconnected Opens Third Round Grant Funding - Includes Eligible Nonprofits
Sept. 2: Additional Information About the Kane County Grants in this Kane County Connects Article
- Sept. 14: Kane County FAQs for Small Business Grant Applications
- Sept. 14: Kane County FAQs for Nonprofits Grant Applications
August 7: IDPH to File Emergency Rules on Masks for Business, Schools & Child Care
July 23: Main Street Lending Program FAQs for Nonprofit Organizations
July 22 Article: Small business loans may have saved as many as 3.2 million jobs
July 17: Federal Reserve Announces Modifications to the Main Street Lending Program to Support Nonprofit Organizations
July 15: The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Updates FAQs
July 6: President Trump Signs Paycheck Protection Plan ExtensionJuly 6: Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Announces that Main Street Lending Program is operational
June 29: Business Interrupted Grant (BIG) PowerPoint with DCEO
- June 26: BIG Eligibility Requirements Updated
- BIG Application (English)
- BIG Application (Spanish)
- Certification document
June 22: Restore Illinois Phase 4 Guidelines for Reopening released
June 20: Updated FAQ page for Main Street Lending Program
June: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness
June 17: Governor Pritzker Announces New Grant Programs: Press Release
- Illinois DCEO Business Interrruption Grant (BIG) Program: PDF
- June 23 - Applications and Disproportionately Impacted Areas (DIA) Map Posted
June 15: SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Re-opens for Applications
June 15: The Federal Reserve's Main Street Lending Program Now Open for Lender Registration
June 9: Batavia Reconnected Offers Grants to Select Small Batavia Businesses - Press Release
June 11: Main Street Lending Program Updated Forms and Agreements
June 8: The Federal Reserve Board expands Main Street Lending Program: Press Release
June 5: President Trump signs law relaxing PPP rules - Forbes article
- Register Here for Friday, May 29th Webinar for Potential Borrowers
- Register Here for Wednesday, June 3 Drop-In Session for Potential Borrowers
- Register Here for Thursday, June 4 Ask the Fed Webinar for Lenders
May 21: Federal Reserve's Main Street Lending Program Expected to be Operational by June 1
- Main Street Lending Program Frequently Asked Questions
- Information and Upcoming Webinars about the Main Street Lending Program
May 19: Revised Enforcement Guidance for Recording Cases of COVID-19 - OSHACDC Guidance for Cleaning & Disinfecting Decision Tool
May 15: SBA Treasury PPP Loan Forgiveness Application and Detailed Instructions
- Press Release
- Application and Instructions
- PPP FAQ Page Updated May 19
- Interim Final Rule on Loan Forgiveness May 22
Mid-May: U.S. Chamber Re-Opening Your Business Resource Guide and Other ResourcesMay 15: Rep. Lauren Underwood's Coronavirus Community Resource Guide
May 13: Institute for Legal Reform Brief - COVID-19: Federal Problems and Solutions
May 12: New FAQ Concerning Use of Face-Coverings During COVID-19 - Kane County Connects
Illinois DCEO COVID-19 Emergency Resource for Businesses
May 7: IRS Reminds Employers Affected by COVID-19 of Three New Tax Credits
May 5: Governor Pritzker Announces Restore Illinois: A Public Health Approach To Safely Reopen Our State
- Restore Illinois One Pager
- Restore Illinois Phases
- Restore Illinois Health Regions
- Restore Illinois Program
Small Business COVID-19 Resource Center from Hello Alice (Updated Daily with new grants, information)May 6: Updated FAQ Page from the SBA Concerning Paycheck Protection Program Loan
April 30: Governor Pritzker's Executive Order 2020-32 (COVID-19 Executive Order 30)
April 30: Illinois Department of Health Workplace Health and Safety Guidance Signage Required
April 30: Smith-Amundsen: What to do when your employee tests positive for COVID-19
- COVID-19 Emergency Assistance (Layoff Aversion) Program Guidelines
May 1: National Small Business Town Hall - Coronavirus Funding Resources w/ U.S. ChamberApril 27 Summary of Modifications to Governor Pritzker's Stay at Home Order
Facebook Grants Opening for Application April 22 - Get Ready Now
National Restaurant Association COVID19-Business-Continuation-Resource-Flyer
Another Round, Another Rally: ARAR Emergency Assistance Application / ARAR emergency assistance application-paused at the moment
Bartender Emergency Assistance Program
Restaurant Workers Community Foundation COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund
National Restaurant Association Employee Relief Fund Application
COVID-19 Disinfecting Procedures per the CDC and Other Industry Guidelines - Presentation Slides
April 20 Cleaning & Disinfecting Your Facility - Steps from the CDC
Illinois Small Business Emergency Loan Fund
Loans up to $50,000 for businesses under 50 employees at 3% interest and delayed payment for 6 months.
Eligible businesses can submit a full application online now here.
April 17 Updated Tax Deadlines Courtesy of Dollar & Sense Bookkeeping
April 17 US Chamber Independent Contractors Updated Guide to CARES Act
April 16 Illinois SBDC Email about SBA's Announcement of Loan Application Closure
April 16 CNN Reports Closure of PPP & EIDL Program Applications Due to Appropriation Limit
April 16 Critical Update about PPP and EIDL Programs - Temporarily Closed to New Applicants
April 15 Navigating Small Business Ownership Through COVID-19 Anxiety w/ Matt Goles - Slides
April 14 Unemployment Insurance Webinar By Cheryl Flood – PowerPoint
April 14 Unemployment Webinar by Cheryl Flood – Zoom RecordingApril 13 Memo from US Chamber of Commerce: Implementing a National Return to Work Plan
- Responsible Reopening and Rehiring Webinar April 14 - Slides
- Responsible Reopening and Rehiring Webinar April 14 - Recording
Free digital image mobile phone marketing from Aurora Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau for restaurants, retail shops and entertainment/family fun businesses - must be in Aurora CVB district
CARES Act Updated Information from IDES April 7
FCC COVID-19 Consumer Warnings and Safety Tips
SBA Coronavirus Pandemic Disaster Loans Comparison Spreadsheet
NEW - Guide to SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL)
Information about the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP):
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Overview
Paycheck Protection Program Application Form
NEW - Guide to the Employee Retention Tax Credit
Employee Retention Credit FAQs
Required Paid Leave for Businesses under 500 Employees FAQ
Does a “Shelter in Place” or “Stay at Home Order” Trigger Paid Leave under the FFCRA
SBDC Coronavirus (COVID-19) Small Business (SB) Resource Links/Referrals
The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act
Employee Rights Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave
Emergency Loans-Small Business Guide and Checklist
Federal Reserve Bank Announces New Measures to Support the Economy
Illinois Small Business Emergency Assistance Programs
Coronavirus Community Resource Guide provided by Rep. Lauren Underwood
Illinois State Treasurer-Small Business COVID-19 Relief Program
Small Business Administrsation (SBA) and US Chamber of Commerce Briefing
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Act), signed by President Trump on March 18, 2020
SBA Disaster Loan Application Frequently Asked Questions from the SBDC
Stay In Place Executive Order Issued by the Governor
Identifying Critical Infrastructure During COVID-19
Batavia Executive Order Permitting Liquor Home Delivery During Closure of Bars and Restaurants
Deferring Tax Payments Allowed Until July 15
Summary of Latest Congressional Action on Coronavirus Response
Governor has Expanded Unemployment Benefits in Illinois
COVID-19 and Unemployment Benefits
Loan Application Procedures from the US Small Business Administration
Businesses can apply online at www.sba.gov/disaster
Illinois Liquor Control Commission COVID-19 Directive
Statewide Closure of Restaurants & Bars - What you need to know
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Following CDC guidelines at our first ribbon cutting since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Additional Useful Information
Additional Useful Information
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- Guidance For Employers: How to plan and respond to the COVID-19 outbreak.
- Workplace Tips: Tips and resources for employers to combat the virus.
- Corporate Aid Tracker: How businesses are helping nationwide.
- Resilience In A Box: A toolbox to help businesses put a plan in place (created by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation in partnership with the UPS Foundation)
- Disaster Assistance Loans: The SBA is offering loans for small businesses impacted by COVID-19.
- Additional Resources: Including consolidated, business-specific guidance from the CDC.
- Interim Recommendations For Facilities With Suspected/Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019
- Key EPA Resources On COVID-19
- Survey On Business Impact: Results from the American Chamber of Commerce in China.
- U.S. Chamber Foundation / CDC Webinar
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Outdoor dining area on Water Street.