If you cant fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.
-Martin Luther King Jr.
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A Message From Jim:
Hello all, I hope this message finds you and your family well! As we continue to assist our members in navigating these uncertain times, we are committed to doing all we can to connect you to not only the information, resources and programs that you will need but also are here to support you along this journey.
Information is flowing fast and furious and I encourage you to refer to the home page of our website entitled
Staying Connected – Navigating Covid-19 Crisis – Business Resources.
This is where you will find
key contact information, the latest updates, resources, whitepapers, upcoming webinars, member services and more.
We will make on-going updates as information is received, making our website your one stop resource for your business needs.
Below you will find some
key highlights from the past few days, upcoming virtual learning opportunities,
as well as a summary of the resources available to you. We plan to send our
next update on Friday.
In the meantime, Let’s Stay Connected. Please
let me know how
I and the team can best assist you right now.
We are here for you
. Please feel free to contact me directly
Email Jim now.
We are
#StrongerTogetherSTC
Jim
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Today's Highlights
- The U.S. Chamber has put together a comprehensive guide and checklist, for new and small business seeking emergency loans and other assistance provided in the CARES Act Here
- Access to a summary of Key Small Business Components of the CARES Act are below:
- Small Business Owner's Guide to the CARES Act
- CARES Act Small Business Administration Summary
- NEW: The U.S. Department of Treasury Released Updated Information on the Paycheck Protection Program LINK
- NEW: The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced help for Consumers Struggling to Make Payments on their Debts Here.
- Virtual Webinars, FB Live and other informational programming is available, please access the current listing of available programs Here. A couple of highlights:
- Title: Understanding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP); Presented By: Bil Papp, P&F Business Advisors, Inc. LINK
- Title: Managing a Remote Workforce
Presented By: Paul Hager, Gordon Flesh
LINK
- Title: Families First Coronovirus Response Act
Presented by: Nick Brooks DHJJ Certified Public Accountants
LINK
- Title: Leading Through Crisis- Part 2
Presented by Michael Shoultz, Spirit Rising Coaching
LINK
- The Chambers of Commerce along the Fox River are teaming up to coordinate and share programming, across our combined membership, this will enable us to bring more timely and informative resources to all our members more details to follow
- Would you like to host a Webinar or FB Live and share your expertise with our members on making sense out of the many aspects of the CARES Act? Please contact Jim to discuss
- NEW: Why is everyone talking about ZOOM? Would you like to learn more about this virtual technology and how you can leverage it’s, please join our member, Michael Shoultz, Spirit Rising Coaching and Kirsten Marr, St. Charles Chamber of Commerce, for a live demonstration and discussion on how to get the most benefit from this technology. Visit our Webinar Page
- NEW: Stronger Together: How to Help Our Community program was launched late last week and currently has two key components. 1) It is an opportunity for you and the community to send meals to first responders, including Northwestern Delnor Hospital, St. Charles Police and St. Charles Fire Departments, while at the same time supporting our local restaurants. 2) There is also an opportunity to support our Non-Profit Community as they look to serve those in need. A listing of current services and needs, is being made available for your consideration. For more information and/or to participate in any of these opportunities please visit our Stronger Together Page
- The Kane County Chronicle is asking members to share with them the challenges your businesses are facing and what positives you are seeing along the way, as the we all work through these uncertain times. They would like to understand the rapid strategies you needed to implement and how you came together as a company in order to remain sustainable during this time. Perhaps an employee or patron has deeply touched you and impacted your business in a positive way; they would love to share this good news with our readers! Please contact Laura Shaw, Kane County Chronicle at: Lshaw@shawmedia.com or 630-709-4497 by Friday 4/3 with your submissions.
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Resources
- Log in to ChamberMaster to view and participate in our Member Only Discussion on the Coronavirus, to see and share business news and practices, so that we can all learn from each other the best ways to respond
- Many of our members are offering services and information in this time, so we wanted to create a place for all of that information on our Member Services Page.
- Fill out the Job Clearinghouse Form if you have a need for temporary help, or your employees have a need for temporary employment, and review available job and volunteer opportunities.
- On Friday March 27th, President Trump signed the $2 Trillion dollar stimulus package; please refer to LINK for details. In the days to follow, we will be coordinating various opportunities to learn about the details of this plan and steps you can take to gain access to programs being put in place.
- Support our Local Restaurants, by seeing our live list below of details, and ordering takeout or delivery.
- Check out our Covid-19 Business Tools + Resources Page for all of the information you might need.
- Please check out our live Events Webpage to keep up to date on our events, as things are changing daily.
- Join us in our Support Local Business Bingo on our Facebook page!
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April Businesses of the Month
Our Businesses of the Month program celebrates our Distinguished Members, through a promotional video, written articles, social media presence, and a display in the Chamber office.
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