COVID-19: Business Information & Resources
We continue to assemble resources and information regarding COVID-19. We are working to provide the most up-to-date and accurate information possible. Please visit http://www.cusbdc.org/covid-19-business-information-resources/ for a complete list of business & community resources and send any questions to info@cusbdc.org .

View all of our upcoming webinars here .
Survey: PPE Needs for Essential Businesses Operating in Champaign County
In a collaborative effort with local agencies to maintain safety for our essential businesses and their employees, we're conducting a survey for needs of PPE, including masks, gloves, hand sanitizer and more. If you are deemed an essential business, please complete our survey so we can determine how best to fulfill these needs.
 
DISCLAIMER: This survey does not guarantee that you will receive the PPE requested. At this time, we are trying to determine the need so we can connect with area resources on available supplies.
Are you an essential business?
If so, it is critical that you take the appropriate measures to ensure the safety of your employees and customers by following guidance and social distancing recommendations by local, state and federal agencies. 

Some measures include, but are not limited to:

  • encourage workers to stay home if sick and/or send sick employees home,
  • assessing the health of workers upon arrival and during work, including fever, cough, shortness of breath,
  • providing extra opportunity for hand-washing or sanitizing, requiring use of PPE where necessary (cloth face masks and gloves),
  • maintaining separation (social distancing) from other workers,
  • promote the use of cashless purchases,
  • limit sharing of tools and equipment,
  • regularly clean and disinfect surfaces, equipment, and other elements of the work environment,
  • post signs informing customers of the steps your store is taking to prevent COVID-19,
  • employees who interact with the public should have a barrier between them and customers,
  • and encouraging measures to be taken by workers as they leave the workplace for the day and return to their homes, such as taking off shoes and changing clothes immediately.

Restaurants/bars & 3rd Party Delivery Services – please review and implement these tips .
Grocery stores – please review and implement these tips here & here .

Are you an essential business seeking masks for your employees? Contact Champaign-Urbana Public Health District by calling 217-239-7877 or emailing coronavirus@c-uphd.org .
Essential vs. Non-essential Operations 
Essential vs. Non-essential Businesses in Champaign County – CUPHD & Champaign County State's Attorney Julia Rietz
Governor Pritzker previously announced an order for Illinois citizens to stay at home other than to conduct essential activities. The order further outlines the closing of businesses other than those listed in a variety of “Essential Businesses and Operations.” The full text of the Executive Order 20-10, including definitions of essential activities and businesses, can be found  here  (March 20) and  here  (April 1).

Helpful documents & links:
 
 
Have questions about whether or not your businesses qualifies as essential? Contact one of the following:
 
If you believe that a business is violating Executive Order 20-10, which requires all non-essential businesses cease all activities except for working from home, you may submit a complaint to one of the following:
 
If you have questions about whether a business is violating the Stay at Home Order by not allowing for safe social distancing or that it is not maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment to minimize the risk of spread of COVID-19, please contact the Workplace Rights Bureau of the Illinois Attorney General’s Office at 844-740-5076 or workplacerights@atg.state.il.us . 
Guidance for Essential Operations
Helpful guidance documents for businesses:
 
 
For a complete list of local guidance documents, please visit the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District website at https://www.c-uphd.org/champaign-urbana-illinois-coronavirus-information.html .
 
For a complete list of guidance documents from the CDC, please visit their website at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/communication/guidance-list.html .
 
For a complete list of guidance documents from OSHA, please visit their website at https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/ . 
Guidance for General Public
We're Here to Help
If you have a question and/or are in need of resources, please contact us:

  • Carly McCrory-McKay, Executive Director - Champaign County EDC
  • carly@champaigncountyedc.org / 217-649-2586
  • Jordan Landeck, Marketing & Events Director - Champaign County EDC
  • jordan@champaigncountyedc.org
  • Don Elmore, Director - Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC
  • don@cusbdc.org
  • Mariel Huasanga, International Trade Center Director - Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC
  • mariel@cusbdc.org

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