In accordance with the governor's order, the Chamber office will be closed until April 7.
The staff will be working from home and conducting meetings virtually. All calls to the Chamber office will be forwarded to staff cell phones. If you need to reach us, email or call as usual.
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All Illinois small businesses (
according to SBA’s size standards
) and private non-profits can now apply for loans of up to $2 million through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s
Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
. If your businesses have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic, this program offers working capital to meet needs including payroll, accounts payable, and fixed debt payments until the situation improves.
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If
your business is in the city of McHenry, you may be eligible for a Small Business Resiliency Microloan. Businesses interested in applying are encourage to submit their application via the below link or by going to the main page of the City’s Website
www.cityofmchenry.org
and clicking on the Resiliency Loan Application. Contact Doug Martin @ 815-363-2110 or
dmartin@cityofmchenry.org
or click below for more information.
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Become Dynamic During Difficult Conversations presented by Lori Parrish, Parrish Coaching and Consulting
Join the web conference with your phone or your computer from the link on the event page.
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Brush up on your Chamber benefits!
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ign up for either April 1 or April 3 and we will send a link to participate through video conferencing
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We will be conducting a virtual Never Eat Alone.
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Good News!
What
:
The Northwest Herald is looking for positive stories to share along with all the other news going on; check out the link below. Share something good about what you and your employees are doing to help the community and to help others during this tough time.
A little good news goes along way to making bad situations better, so we look forward to hearing from you.
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Gary Lang Is Open!
What
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Your health and welfare are of utmost importance to us. With that, we have taken all necessary sanitary pre-cautions to ensure our working environment and employees remain healthy and available to assist you!
Our Service hours have changed Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Saturday 7:00 AM- 12:00PM. If you do need to schedule or reschedule your service appointment, please call our appointment department at 815-385-2100 Option #2
Our showrooms WILL BE OPEN with the following hours: Monday – Saturday 9a – 6p. Or you can visit our virtual showroom! THE PURCHASE OF YOUR VEHICLE CAN BE DONE ENTIRELY
ONLINE FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME!
1.) Pick your vehicle
2.) Appraise your trade-in
3.) Choose your finance or lease option
4.) Add accessories
5.) Submit your credit application
WE WILL DELIVER YOUR VEHICLE TO YOUR HOME!!!
Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to assisting you every mile!
Where:
Gary Lang Auto Group, 1107 State Route 31, McHenry, IL 60050
For more information, contact:
garylangauto.com or call
815.385.2100
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The UPS Store remains open as an essential business
What
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The UPS Store remains open as essential business providing movement of mail and UPS services.
We also offer faxing, printing, shredding, packing and notary services.
Where:
518 S Route 31, McHenry (near BP)
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Sears Outlet (soon to be American Freight) will still be open
What
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We are providing our consumers with essential “hardware items” that allows them to shelter in place
· We sell power tools and mechanics tools as well as tool storage to make necessary repairs as necessary
· We also sell refrigeration and cooking appliances during this period of staying home and providing for your family
When:
Sunday 10-7, Monday thru Saturday 10-9
Where:
1750 N Richmond Rd, McHenry, Il 60050
For more information, contact:
815-385-5186
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SIGN HELP FOR RESTAURANTS & SMALL BUSINESSES
What
:
WE ARE OPEN! Our work is relatively isolated, so we are continuing service, though we have closed the walk in lobby.
We are also offering help to those who may need signs for Curb-Side delivery or closed signs and we will do them quickly for A FRACTION OF NORMAL PRICES. We're just trying to help the local restaurants and small businesses.
When:
Through May 30th
Where:
Some can be shipped direct, delivered to you or picked up in Lakemoor.
For more information, contact:
Robert Fry 815-385-7668 email Rob@SignsByFry.com
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FIRST MIDWEST ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL RELIEF PROGRAMS FOR CLIENTS IMPACTED BY COVID-19
What
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First Midwest Bank is offering several programs and services designed to alleviate some of the financial stress and burden its clients may be facing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The programs and services First Midwest Bank are offering to clients, effective immediately,
include:
- Consumer/Mortgage/Auto Loan Payment Deferrals
- Small Business Payment Deferrals
- Consumer Fee Assistance Programs
- Small Business Fee Assistance Programs
- Foreclosure Programs
- Repossession Programs
First Midwest Bank is also offering a wide range of financial accommodations for its Commercial clients based on their individual circumstances.
Clients can contact the First Midwest Customer Care Center at 800.322.3623 to speak with a client service representative about products and programs that are available. Information can also
be found at https://firstmidwest.com/covid-19/.
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Home of the Sparrow Needs YOUR Help!
What
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First and most importantly, we hope this finds you, your family, friends and others staying healthy. For those of you that have answered our plea for financial donations THANK YOU! This increased need for help comes at a time when financial resources and government support is limited. By donating, it will have a direct impact to the clients we serve.
We will emerge from this and begin the healing process. We are that agency the community can rely on; we will be there to help those in need that is our commitment. We will re-open our stores, we will host our events scheduled for the fall, and we will provide the services to those in need as we have for 33 years.
We can only do this with your help.We hope you will continue to help us, and we hope you will tell others to help Home of the Sparrow as well! To donate, please click visit
www.HOSparrow.org/DONATE
When:
March-May 2020
Where:
4209 W. Shamrock Lane, Unit B, McHenry, IL 60050
For more information, contact:
Please call 815-271-5444 for more information.
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Mike's Outdoor Power
What
: Hello every one we are still open and running. We are picking up and delivering as much as we can all hours as possible. The grass will still grow and things will get even more crazy so get in now. We can do everything over the phone or online with little or no contact if needed.
When:
March 23-27th
Where:
2509 Highview St., Spring Grove IL 60081
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Stay Safe and Stop the Spread of Germs
What
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Here at Restoration 1 we want our community to know that we will be out servicing all your emergency needs 24/7. We are fully certified in water, fire, smoke, mold, and biohazard. Despite the unsure times, it is important to take care of any water emergencies quickly to avoid potentially dangerous bacteria and mold from accumulating in your home. We also follow the CDC guidelines for sanitizing and have EPA approved disinfectant to help with the preventative cleaning of COVID-19. Please practice social distancing and follow CDC guidelines of washing your hands. Please reach out with any questions (847) 264-4664
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Covid-19 and Verlo Mattress Stores official release
What
: We are closely monitoring the pandemic and following the guidelines and recommendations of the CDC, state, and local health departments. As a family-owned, local business, Verlo Mattress is doing all it can to provide a safe environment for our employees and guests. Please check your local store for their current hours or you can visit
www.verlo.com
When:
You can always call a store for service or make an appointment for a private comfort test in one of our showrooms.
Where:
Verlo of Crystal Lake, at 5150 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, 815-455-2570, Verlo of McHenry, at 3710 W. Elm St., McHenry, 815-578-8375, Verlo of Lake Geneva, at 2462 State Rd. 120, Lake Geneva, WI, 262-249-0420
For more information, contact:
Ray Westman, 815-578-8375 or
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Pitel Septic is Ready in Case of Emergency Need
What
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Pitel Septic is ready to provide portable toilets with hand sanitizer and hand washing station services at a moment's notice. Their staff is already well trained in the sanitation of our rentals.
For more information, contact:
Dana Pitel, 815-385-1819 or
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