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CITY COUNCIL UPDATE

Last Wednesday, the Elgin City council approved an ordinance amending existing sections of the Elgin Municipal Code to prohibit tents from being placed in City parks and on City-owned properties, such as parking decks. 

The intention of this amendment to discourage parks and public areas from being used for purposes other than intended. 

Persons using City parks will still be allowed to erect temporary canopy-type tents to provide shade consistent with current park regulations.
PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITY

Consider being a Button Sponsor for the 2020 Fringe Festival. Promote your business to hundreds of artists and attendees!
IL DEPT OF COMMERCE


This week the DCEO updated their FAQ Document for Phase 4 with additional information for businesses. Complete Phase 4 guidance can be found here.

Review the full Northeast Region Weekly Update from the DCEO here for updates on the Business Interruption Grant, SBA Programs and more.
BRAVO MAGAZINE


BRAVO Magazine is now accepting ad placements for their September issue. Please reserve space by end of day Wednesday, August 19th. As you may know, BRAVO will undergo some changes at the end of 2020. You have four months left to advertise in the original, best culture magazine in the Elgin area!
Special COVID-19 rate adjustments are available:

  • If you are still closed: For businesses and organizations that are severely impacted during the pandemic, you can print a quarter page message to readers about your status, short- or long-term plans, or just well wishes, for only $19.
  • If you are partially open: For businesses who are operating at partial or limited capacity, run any size ad at half price, including color ink and complimentary layout services (in lieu of all other discounts, upgrades or promotions). 
  • If you are open and able: enjoy everyday low rates combined with the usual discounts for new customers, frequency, and supplying ready-to-print artwork. 

For reservations email Jeffrey Pierce or call 224-513-1220.
STREET CLOSURE REMINDER

Please remember and remind your customers and staff that Spring Street will close every Friday at noon through October 9th to prepare for the weekly Farmers Market. Access to incoming traffic will be blocked beginning at noon and all remaining vehicles parked on Spring Street between Chicago Street and Fulton Street must be moved by 1:00pm.

For the safety of everyone, vehicles are required to move out of the Farmers Market zone by 1:00pm. Vehicles remaining will be towed.

CLICK HERE to print a parking sign you can put up on your business window or give to customers and/or staff.
FREE FACE MASKS AVAILABLE

The DNA has a limited supply of face masks available for Downtown Elgin businesses. The masks are adjustable and reuasable/washable. Please email team DNA to request your free masks (up to 50 per business). Available while supplies last. First come first served.
ATTENTION: PROPERTY OWNERS

Team DNA continues to receive a volume of inquires from prospective new business tenants and property owners.

Help us promote your available spaces to these leads! Please make sure your property listings are current on DowntownElgin.com. Please click here to review your properties and Email Team DNA to request edits.
COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR BUSINESSES

Remember to utilize the Covid-19 Business Resource page on DowntownElgin.com for the latest news and important links.
DOWNTOWN ELGIN ROPE OFFICER

Business owners, please be part of the solution but calling in any concerning activity you encounter. Remember to utilize the "WHO TO CALL" infographic for guidance on reporting.

You can also Contact Officer Ryan Nelis directly with questions or to discuss any ongoing concerns via email at nelis_r@cityofelgin.org or call 224-806-127.
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