Not Approved For A PPP Loan?
What Now?
Thursday, May 14, 1pm
presented by SmithAmundsen
Free to attend, but registration required
here
Your company was not approved for a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan but the bills are still due. There may still be some opportunities available under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to help keep your company on its feet.
Join labor and employment attorney Kelly Haab-Tallitsch and corporate and banking attorney Andrew Podgorny as they discuss:
- Employee Retention Tax Credit
- Payroll Tax Deferral
- Economic Injury Disaster Loans
- Tax Credits for Paid Sick Leave and Expanded FMLA
**Following the program, slides from the webcast will be sent to attendees.
Join the conversation on social media by using the hashtags #EducationbySA and #SAppploanswebcast.
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Selling in Uncertain Times
A live webcast geared for those who sell
within a company at any level
presented by Craig Lyons, of Sandler Training
11am-Noon
Friday, May 15
Free to attend, but registration required
here
Learn:
- How to proactively have difficult conversations with prospects, customers and even staff
- A systematic process for using the phone and technology to communicate
- How to maintain a positive mindset that will lead to sales success
- Keep sales flowing and the sales funnel full during uncertain times
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Tuesday, May 19
8:30-10am
Grab a cup of coffee and join us for our Virtual Meet, Greet & Network via Zoom.
Frankfort Mayor Jim Holland will give a village update and answer questions.
You also will have to opportunity to introduce yourself and give any business updates -- challenges you may be having, ways you've adapted your business during this time, how you're working with other local businesses, etc.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 816 8691 8184
One tap mobile
+13126266799
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How to Network Virtually
Friday, May 22
10-11am
presented by Matt Ward,
Professional Speaker, Author & Referral Consultant
Networking is a large part of your business growth strategy. When people are unable to attend events and need to keep social distance, what do you do?
Attendees will walk away feeling inspired and ready to tackle virtual networking!
This Zoom webinar is free, but registration is required.
For more information and to register, click
here
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Leading in Uncertain Times
A live webcast geared for business owners
and leaders
presented by Craig Lyons, of Sandler Training
11am-Noon
Friday, May 29
Free to attend, but registration required
here
Learn:
- Strategies for proactive conversations with customers and staff
- A systematic process for using the phone and technology to communicate
- How to identify and inspire the “key attitudes” that will lead to sales success
- How to keep in touch with your Team, together and individually.
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National Small Business Town Hall: Coronavirus and Reopening Discussions with Inc. and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Click
here
to listen to the May 8 National Small Business Town Hall: Coronavirus and Reopening Discussions with Inc. and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce regarding small business concerns relating to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Register
here
for the next Town Hall, which will be at Noon, May 15.
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Nominate a local hero--an essential worker, first responder, business owner, teacher, friend, neighbor, etc.--someone you want to say "Thank You" to during this difficult time. You may nominate more than one person, but you must fill out a form for each person. Complete the form
here
https://forms.gle/mwJzQgz3biuiNKa46
One winner will randomly be selected by 5pm each day in May. The winners will be posted on Facebook and emailed. They will be able to pick up a bottle of wine (Red-Feudi Del Duca, Montepulciano 2018, White-Stella, Moscato 2019 or Non-Alcohol-Toast Sparkling White Tea, Cranberry & Ginger) from The Wine Thief Bistro & Specialty Wines, 6 Elwood St., Frankfort. They will be required to show ID.
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Member Spotlight moving to video
We are taking our Member Spotlight to video! If you would like to be featured, please contact kris@frankfortchamber.com.
Spotlights will be featured on social media, on our website under Benefits>Member Spotlights and sent out via the Chamber Chatter. See past Member Spotlights
here
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CHAMBER MEMBER
SPECIAL OFFERS
AND EVENTS
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Gwendolyn J. Sterk
, of
Sterk Family Law Group
,
will present two timely seminars this month for area Chamber members via Zoom. Space is limited to 100 participants at each so register early.
May 14, 4pm
New Ways to Work: An
open-discussion about how the coronavirus has affected your business or profession. We hope to learn from each other and walk away with some insight on how to thrive and support each other now, and moving forward.
Register in advance here:
May 21, 4pm
Coming Together As a Community:
An opportunity for us to find ways to collaborate together. New ways to form a “community table” will be discussed.
Register in advance here:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwqd-qtqDosE90BPtdcMHzmZwgy4jn0nye7
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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QBF Graphics
put together a super simple, FREE fundraiser for businesses (as well as their own) affected by the shutdown. The campaign is called City Strong. They will feature a t-shirt design on their City Strong fundraiser page for any small business affected by COVID-19 that wants to participate. More information
here
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Anytime Fitness
is offering FREE full-body, at-home workouts, LIVE on Zoom in the morning, afternoon & evening.
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Attention any medical or essential personnel seeking temporary lodging during COVID-19 crisis: Please contact Executive Director, Laura Vroom, at
Camp Manitoqua
for potential housing opportunities at their Frankfort location. Call 815-469-2319 or email e
d@manitoqua.org
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Team up with the
Joliet Slammers
to support our local front line workers? For only $7/person you can send a package that includes food and a ticket for each person. We will take care of the rest! Information
here
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The Cancer Support Center needs your help.
In lieu of two major fundraisers that had to be cancelled due to the pandemic, The Center is hosing
RISE UP Virtual Telethon from 2-6pm,
Sunday, May 17. L
ive stream, testimonies, special guests, a silent auction and more. Click
here
to learn more about ways you can help.
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The Family Hearth General Store
, the storefront ministry of Forming Faithful Families™, a nonprofit 501(c)3 public charity, is grateful to offer an initiative to support Frankfort families negatively affected by COVID-19.
As part of our ministry, the Kind Deed for a Family in Need™ program will be providing fifty $50 Jewel cards to Frankfort families in need. More information
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. If you have churches or businesses that need catering or know of anyone who wants to order food for hospitals and first responders, please call Denise Burks, catering manager, at 630-886-2249.
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Kris Pasquini
Events & Communications Coordinator
Frankfort Chamber of Commerce
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Clavio, Van Ordstrand
& Associates
Treasured Smiles
Hahn Pediatric
Stacy Holland
Old Town Homeowners
Frankfort Spinal Rehabilitation
Silver Cross Hospital
Flooring America
Speech Plus
Fat Rosie’s
Wegener Welding
Frankfort Area Historical
Society
Century 21 Bob
Spychalski
American Trust
Investment
Ken’s Custom
Upholstery
Frankfort Memorial VFW
Accelerated Open MRI
Anytime Fitness, Frankfort
Dr. Dominik Dubravec
DDS., MMSC PC
Servpro of Frankfort
Same Day Tees
Corona Realty Group
Supporting Strategies/
Chicago Southland
Hilton Garden Inn
Complete Water Systems
B Practical Solutions
Jung's Championship
Taekwondo
Frankfort Square Boy
Scout Troop #237
Lighthouse Restorations
MSD Professionals
This & That Gifts
Snow Family Dental
Perfect Potty
Prusak Construction
DeMarco, Sciaccotta,
Wilkens & Dunleavy
Peace Community
Church
Jameson's Pub
Ambrosino's
Kavanaugh Electric
Crescent Jewelers
Thomas B. Donovan Law
Offices
Tunzi & Sons
Landscaping
CD&ME
Dr. Josef Doctor, DDS
Welsch Ready Mix
Your Way to Feng Shui
Frankfort Car Club
Midwest Analytics and
Education LLC
Frankfort Art Association
Southside Collision
Precise Tree Care
Stumm Insurance
Fairytale Tents & Events
Riccordino Realty
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