Governor Pritzker recently announced a $250 million Back to Business (B2B) grant program to assist small businesses that are recovering from the impacts of COVID-19. The portal for applications will be made live on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Grants will range from $5,000 to $150,000 per business to cover expenses related to operations, staff, overhead and more.

Eligibility and additional grant information can be found on the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity website. The website also connects small businesses looking for technical assistance with local Community Navigator organizations who can provide businesses with help regarding application processing, eligibility questions and more.

Maple Leaf Roasters is an artisan coffee roaster based right here in Roselle at 352 E Irving Park Road, selling both in person and online since 2018. 

Owners Alex and Lynn are long time Roselle residents who strive to serve anyone from the casual coffee drinker and coffee obsessive by offering a variety of roasts, origins and carefully crafted options for individuals. Maple Leaf Roasters also sell wholesale to a number of businesses, including a few local names like Pollyanna Brewing, Little Red Ribbon and Chocolate Inspirations. Maple Leaf Roasters is always eager to be part of other local restaurants and retail stores! If you would like to connect with Maple Leaf Roasters or learn more about the local business, send an email to coffee@mapleleafroasters.com or give them a call at 630-974-7189.

If you would like your local business featured in the Think Roselle First business e-news, contact Brian Joanis at bjoanis@roselle.il.us.

The Cook County commercial property assessed clean energy (CPACE) financing offers low-cost, long-term financing for energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, and resiliency projects in commercial buildings.

Cook County commercial property owners can obtain up to 100% upfront financing from private capital providers for qualified upgrades including HVAC, water use, electric vehicle charging improvements, solar photovoltaic systems, and more.

To discover more about the CPACE program and eligibility, visit the Illinois Energy Conservation Authority NFP (IECA) website for more information and application assistance.

The Roselle Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Sip & Stroll event that will occur on Saturday, September, 18, 2021 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Call the Chamber at 630-894-3010 to find out more information.

The Roselle Main Street Merchants have multiple events coming up that can be found on the @rosellemainstreet Facebook Page or by clicking the quick link below.