In a world of uncertainty, it is more important than ever to make our families the center of our lives and the top of our priorities
-L Tom Perry
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A Message From Jim:
I hope this message finds you and your family well and that you are remaining safe during this time. As we look to navigate 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. We are actively engaged in learning, along with you.
We have established open and consistent lines of communication with our Local, State, and Federal Legislatures, the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a number of Community-Based and Government Based organizations, our many members, and more. In order to best equip and inform you, we have created a dedicated section on 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 a one stop shop for your business needs.
In an effort to streamline the information we send to you, we will be sending regular communications, as appropriate. We have structured this new format for a regular update email at this time, in order to consolidate the information, but for now our plan is to distribute on
Wednesdays and Fridays
of each week. Our objective is to provide you with some key daily highlights, while also keeping you connected to the most recent information.
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
- On Friday afternoon, 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.
- 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
- We have begun offering virtual Webinars, FB Live and other informational programming, to not only share information but also provide an opportunity for Q & A. I anticipate that there will be many more to follow and you may access the current listing of available programs Here.
- 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 res ponders, 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
- 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
- Would you like to host a Webinar or FB Live and share your expertise with our members on how to decipher the various components of the legislative directives, changes, lending programs and the like? Please contact Jim to discuss.
- 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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