City of Elgin - Cocktails TO GO
The City of Elgin announces the temporary allowance of "to go" mixed drinks and cocktails for those liquor licenses permitted for onsite sales and consumption of alcohol.

On Wednesday, June 10, Mayor Kaptain signed a proclamation and order which temporarily allows bars and restaurants to offer the sales and delivery of "to go" mixed drinks and cocktails, subject to requirements and restrictions of the Illinois Liquor Control Commission. This applies only to liquor licensees authorized for on premise sales and consumption. This authorization is temporary and will remain in effect until June 2, 2021, or until otherwise rescinded by the order of the Mayor, the City of Elgin Liquor Commission or the Elgin city council. The City of Elgin is committed to working with restaurants and bars that have faced hardships during the pandemic and phases of recovery plan, and this measure provides one more option to help increase sales. DETAILS HERE
Curbside Signage
Due to the events of last week several curbside signs were picked up and or moved by police to avoid issues. If you are missing a curbside sign or extra signs have appeared please contact the DNA and we will work to re- distribute them appropriately. INFO@DowntownElgin.com
DNA - CoVid Adaptation Grant

The Covid-19 Adaptation Grant will assist Downtown Elgin businesses in making necessary investments to meet the new challenges brought on by Covid-19. Grant funds are intended for projects that will enhance a business’s ability to engage its customers, manage health and safety requirements, and operate effectively in order to pursue growth. Some examples of appropriate usage are:

  • New or upgraded websites
  • Virtual programing capability
  • Ecommerce platforms
  • CRM platforms with integrated marketing, customer engagement and automation
  • Software upgrades to enable pre-order and timed reservations
  • Delivery service implementation
  • Safety equipment and fixtures (such as plexiglass barriers, hand washing stations, protective masks, signage, etc.)

The Application will remain open until the end of day on June 26th. Details and application HERE

Q & A Grant Workshop - Downtown business owners interested in applying for the Downtown Elgin Covid-19 Adaptation Grant are encouraged to participate in this special Q & A Workshop. Members of the DNA Team and the Grant Committee will be available to answer your questions related to applying for this grant.

To attend you must register here:
Farmers Market - Fridays on Spring Street
Reminder to businesses and residents, vehicles must be cleared from parking spaces along Spring street between E. Chicago and Fulton each Friday from 1pm - 8pm. Please help communicate with customers and guests.
WHAT ARE YOUR REOPENING PLANS?
PLEASE EMAIL TEAM DNA HERE so we can update our website and promote your reopening plans. If you are in need of hiring additional staff to reopen we will promote your job openings on our website and Facebook page.

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This page was recently updated to include important information and webinars from the Mainstreet America Organization as well as the latest updates from the State of Illinois on reopening plans.
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