Illinois to Enter Phase 4 on Friday: Revitalization
To prepare businesses and employers to implement new and updated safety guidelines in Phase 4, the State of Illinois has developed this
business toolkit
complete with signage, posters, and other resources to ensure business and activities are conducted in accordance with the latest public health recommendations.
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Register for the July 15 Social Media Virtual Power Hour
here
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Click
here
to read and download this and other Member Spotlights
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The Village's RIPPLE Program
(Resident Incentive for Purchases to
Promote the Local Economy)
Frankfort residents can get a $50 credit on their water bill if they submit receipts from local businesses--a total of $300 with a minimum of $200 at qualifying retail stores and $100 at local restaurants. More details
here
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Forgiveness Requirements Relaxed with Passage of Paycheck Protection
Flexibility Act
On June 5, President Trump signed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act. Notable changes will allow businesses more time to spend loan proceeds on permitted costs. This is significant relief for those businesses that were unable to continue operations and bring employees back to work. With many of those employees being lower paid, paying them to stay at home was not well received as it interfered with the higher amounts of unemployment compensation they could otherwise receive. More information
here
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Frankfort Police Department encourages you to join its new Business Nixle Information System
This free service will allow the Frankfort Police Department to disseminate business specific safety and crime trend information.
Joining is Easy
E-mail admin@frankfortil.org with the following information:
• Your name and business name
• E-mail address you can access to receive information
• Mobile phone number
An unlimited number of representatives from your business can register, but we highly recommend at least one manager register per business.
The information shared will be business specific, however this group will also receive alerts pertinent to general public safety.
Questions? Call the Frankfort Police Department at (815)469-9435 or email admin@frankfortil.org
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Chamber members, if you'd like a 19x13 sign for your window, email kris@frankfortchamber.com and she will drop one off for you or you can pick it up at the Chamber Office, 123 Kansas St., Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm. Just call before to make sure someone is in the office, 815-469-3356.
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CONCERTS ON THE GREEN
The 33rd season of the Frankfort Chamber's Concerts on the Green series has been suspended for June and July. We hope that Governor Pritzker's phased plan to reopen the state will allow us to present August concerts. We will update you on the status in July.
Thanks to our 2020 Sponsors
CHAMPION ($1000)
Currie Motors Ford of Frankfort
PARTNERS ($500)
Excel Electric
Gnade Insurance
Old Plank Trail Community Bank
Silver Cross Foundation
SUPPORTERS ($250)
Frankfort Preservation Foundation
Jim & Stacy Holland
Phoenix Fire Systems ($300)
RWC Insurance Group
State Farm--Terry Gross Agency
Town Center Bank
CONTRIBUTORS ($100)
Peggy Slager
Chip & Lori Krusemark
Jerry & Karen Vrshek
Frankfort Lions Club
Glatz Management Services
Don & Jeanne Schwarz
Peace Lutheran Church
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CHAMBER MEMBER
SPECIAL OFFERS
AND EVENTS
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METT Therapy Services
is a therapist-owned physical and occupational therapy company that has been located in the south suburbs for over 20 years. METT Therapy contracts with Franciscan Health and is located in the heart of Frankfort at 10367 West Lincoln Highway.
METT Therapy provides individualized care for various post-surgical, orthopedic, neurological, chronic pain and vestibular conditions. METT Therapy is following all CDC guidelines to ensure our patients’ safety is of top priority during these difficult times. METT also accepts most insurances including Medicare and Medicaid and is now offering telehealth services. Call (708) 679-2940 for more information or to set up an evaluation today!
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The Frankfort Park District
office is open for Summer registration Mon-Fri, 9am–4pm. Register online, via FAX, in person or our mail/drop box at Founders Center.
View the digital Summer 2020 Brochure
here
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Body & Brain Yoga - Tai Chi in Orland Park
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In honor of our 24th Anniversary, we’re inviting you for a day of FREE online self-care classes with us! It all happens on
Tuesday, June 23
. Invite your family, friends and neighbors to join in – everybody’s welcome! Attend as many classes as you’d like with your favorite Body & Brain trainers (check out the lineup below). Grab your mat, make some space, and prepare to experience some of our best exercise and meditation techniques from the comfort of home! Register
here
Body & Brain 24
th
Anniversary - GetBright Online Summit
Tuesday, June 23
FREE Special Classes from 9am-9pm
Featured Classes & Trainers:
- Dawn Quaresima: Body Tapping for Healthy Chakras
- Chungsuk: Solar Body, Secret of Natural Self-Healing
- Johwatong: Emotional Processing Techniques
- Alex Rivas: Mindfulness for Beginners
- Kim Dail: Finding Your Center in Stressful Times
- Brian Huff: Tai Chi Basics
- Jang Sunghan: Basic Stretching for Anxiety Relief
- Bea N Brun: Free Movement & Energy Meditation
- Keum Dao: Creating Happiness in Your Brain
- Michelle Chin Chin Gavin: Easy Routine for Deep Relaxation
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Elements by The Odyssey
- As we navigate through this unprecedented time and resume business with new safety precautions, let Elements put you at ease. We are prepared to accommodate smaller events taking proper safety measures and procedures. INQUIRE TODAY ABOUT RENTAL RATES!
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Fresh Air Experts SanitizeIT
are infection control specialists. We come to your home and business to bring you to Clinically Clean with our disinfecting spray service. We lightly fog our hospital grade disinfectant that is CDC listed and EPA registered to eliminate bacteria, odors, and viruses like
MRSA, Coronavirus, H1N1, Staph
and more. Quick dry, Food & Animal Safe, affordable. Chamber Discount 10% off. Based on sq ft and appointments required. We Clear the Air to give you Peace of Mind 708-888-2008
www.SanitizeITClean.com/Chicago-il
and FreshAirExpert.com for more information
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Camp Bow Wow New Lenox
offers premier doggy day care and boarding with all-day play, live web cams, and all-inclusive pricing! Our highly trained camp counselors are certified in Pet CPR and First Aid to ensure your pup is having a fun and safe time in our climate controlled indoor and outdoor play yards. Stay in the know by signing up for our PUP-dates on our website at
www.campbowwow.com/new-lenox
. See what the woof is about this Summer with your first day FREE!
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Minuteman Press of Frankfort
is participating in
Bounce Back USA
, an initiative created by
Minuteman Press
to offer two free services to help support neighboring businesses as we find a way to work together through these unprecedented times.
First, they are distributing a COVID-19 awareness and prevention posters at no charge to any business in their service area. Second, they are providing free local advertising on the Bounce Back website to stimulate business and help neighbors overcome the tremendous economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information and to list your business, click
here
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Town Center Bank
is getting SBA PPP applications approved the same day or next day with each completed application. Apply today! Information
here
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A way to give back to hospitals and first responders.
is offering catering delivery to many locations. Hospitals have meal trains to feed their healthcare workers. Their individual, boxed lunch is a safe, convenient option for healthcare workers. Its contents are labeled and includes a sandwich, chips and cookie. If your business is interested in donating, please call
Denise Burks, catering manager, at 630-886-2249.
Their full catering menu can be found
here
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Kris Pasquini
Events & Communications Coordinator
Frankfort Chamber of Commerce
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Kup a Joe Cafe
Hanlon Construction
InFocus Guenther
Eyecare
Old Second National
Bank
Trail's Edge Brewing Co.
Frankfort Police Dept.
Ivy League Kids
Frankfort Terrace
Nursing Home
Frost & Associates
Great Space LLC
Certa Pro Painters of Orland Park
Frankfort Baseball
Sue Wolf, Isagenix
Sue Wolf, Mary Kay
Homewood Disposal
Town Center Bank
Frankfort Brass Band
Forest Lumber
Sunset Water & Sewer
METT Therapy
Window World of Joliet
Behnke Photography
Shark Shredding
Robinson Engineering
Law Office of Theresa
Berkey
Village of Frankfort
Buenas Nachos LLC
Friends of Frankfort
Public Library
Roy Erikson Outdoor
Maintenance
Oak Orthopedic,
Frankfort
Platt Professional
State Farm--Denise
Wegner
Kurtz Memorial Chapel
Bite Size Pediatric
Dentistry
Paratech, Inc.
Redtail Market
Gerardi Funeral Homes
Lincoln Travel & Cruises
Sweet Services
Leon J. Kosek, OD
Stifel-Kenneth J.
Stachler
Kernel Sweetooth
Kidswork Children's
Museum
Down Home Guitars
Sweet Frog Premium
Frozen Yogurt
Old Plank Trail Tavern
Royal Salt Cave & Spa
Temperature Pro
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