Saint Xavier University will host its Spring 2021 Virtual College to Career Expo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 23. The event will be held virtually this year via the Handshake platform.

Connect with SXU students and alumni and recruit for pre-professional, professional and educational experiences. Registration includes the ability to schedule time with students in both individual and group sessions using Handshake's virtual fair capabilities.

Register before March 1 and pay only $75; this price increases to $100 after March 1. Registration will close March 19; all payments are due on this date.

Sign up to participate!

Brokers and developers interested in development opportunities along the I-80 corridor in Mokena, Orland Park and Tinley Park are invited to join the Village of Tinley Park for the Chicago Southland Interstate Alliance’s first broker webinar at 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 2.

A panel consisting of the mayors of Orland Park, Tinley Park and Mokena, as well as business leaders from Panduit, Ozinga and ATP (all located in the CSIA-80 area) will provide information on the CSIA initiative. CoStar Group Director and Market Economist Brandon Svec also will provide an economic overview on the CSIA region and I-80 corridor.

Boasting tremendous growth opportunities for your business and excellent quality of life for your team, the CSIA was formed in 2017 to create an environment of cooperation and development in the communities of Mokena, Orland Park and Tinley Park.

To RSVP or for more information, please visit the event website.

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is open for both first- and second-draw applicants now through Wednesday, March 31. Businesses are highly encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure funds are available.

Funding is available for businesses that previously used PPP which have:

Funding is also available to first-time borrowers that:

As was the case in previous rounds, payroll, rent, covered mortgage interest and utilities expenses are eligible for forgiveness.

First-time applicants can apply here, and returning applicants can apply here. Visit the Small Business Administration website for more information.

To date, workers at the Tinley Park Convention Center have administered more than 30,000 COVID-19 vaccinations. It's expected that more than 3,000 people per day will be vaccinated while the site is open. The Tinley Park site continues to lead the state in daily vaccinations.

In mid-March, there were visits from the new regional administrator from FEMA, Commander of the Illinois National Guard, Commander of the Army Corps of Engineers, DOD officials from the Pentagon, Director of Illinois Emergency Management Agency and City of Chicago!

There continues to be a lot of moving parts in the daily operation of this facility, so many thanks are due to the Tinley Park Emergency Management Department, which plays the lead role in the logistics and safety/security of the center.

ComEd is offering the Small Business Assistance Program to provide eligible small business customers with a one-time grant of as much as $1,000 toward a past-due balance once every 12 months. Eligible customers may also place a remaining balance into a payment plan of as much as six months.

Small business customers applying for this program must:

To apply, call (877) 426-6331.