Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success
-Henry Ford
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.
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 directlyEmail Jim now.
We are #StrongerTogetherSTC
Jim
Today's Highlights
Sample Paycheck Protection Program Application Available Click formore....
Illinois Small Business Development at Elgin Community College, launches todaymore....
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulationannounced help for Consumers Struggling to Make Payments on their Debts more...
The U.S. Department of Treasury Released Updated Information on the Paycheck Protection Program more...
Virtual Webinars, FB Live and other informational programming is available, please access the current listing of available programs more....
A couple of highlights:
April 7, 10am: Title: Families First Coronovirus Response Act
Presented by: Nick Brooks DHJJ Certified Public Accountantsmore...
April 7, 1pm:WBDC: Demystifying the new loan programs and applyingmore...
April 9, 9am: Understanding the Paycheck Protection Act -more...
Zoom Training Sessions: Check the Webinar Page for updates
We are looking to expand our webinar topics! If you have a suggestion on a topic that you would like to learn more about or would be beneficial to the community, Please email Kirsten here
Is there information you are looking for but you are struggling to find? Let us know more...
TIP OF THE DAY!
Alot of us are working our businesses in a different light than ever before, are you providing a special during this time! If so, we encourage you to utilize the Hot Deal and Member to Member feature in your Member Information Center (MIC)Hereis a walk through on how to add!
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.
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:
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 ofcurrent 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
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.
