Apply by October 6, 2020 - at 5pm CT - for the $10,000
Cook County Assistance Grants

Cook County Covid-19 Recovery Initiative webpage

To understand if your business is eligible and to apply for relief:

Apply here by Tuesday, October 6 at 5pm CT

Also, Register for Cook County's Small Business Webinars!

10/07/2020, 10:00 (CT) - Nonprofit Service Delivery & Fundraising Strategies During COVID-19 - Register here
10/08/2020, 2:00-4:00 pm (CT) - Small Business Assistance* - Register here
10/15/2020, 2:00-4:00 pm (CT) - Small Business Assistance* - Register here
10/15/2020, 10:00 (CT) - Maximizing Your Space - Save the date; details coming soon!
10/29/2020, 2:00-4:00 pm (CT) - Small Business Assistance* - Register here

*Webinar related to the small business assistance program rapid recovery series

For more information, contact:

Cook County Bureau of Economic Development
69 W Washington, Suite 2900 | Chicago, IL 60602 | Phone: (312) 603-1000

Round 2 BIG Program

Applications still being accepted for the State Business Interruption Grant (BIG) program

Grants will range from $5,000 to $150,000, commensurate with revenue losses incurred and business size. Information is on the Business Interruption Grants Program Home Page:

The BIG program is open to all eligible businesses (for profit and nonprofit) with $20 million or less in annual revenue in 2019 and experienced losses due to COVID-19. The grant size will be equivalent to two months of expenses. The State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) will host these webinars regarding the program - register through these links:

Or, view these Webinar Recordings

BIG Application, Tips, Q&A (English) (9/23/20) (View recording here)
BIG Application, Tips, Q&A (Spanish) (9/23/20) (View recording here)

Apply Now: Business Interruption Grant Application

Aplica Aquí: Aplicación para el programa de subvención de BIG

ROUND 2 APPLICATION DETAILS:

VIEW: Round 2 Application Questions
VIEW: Round 2 Application Checklist
VIEW: Business Certification Form and Eligible Cost List (English)
VIEW: Business Certification Form and Eligible Cost List (Spanish)
VIEW: Guidance for BIG Awards and Other Federal Support Such as PPP and EIDL (Non-Duplication of Benefits) (English)
VIEW: Guidance for BIG Awards and Other Federal Support Such as PPP and EIDL (Non-Duuplication of Benefits) (Spanish)
VIEW: Round 2 Detailed Eligibility Criteria (English)
VIEW: Round 2 Detailed Eligibility Criteria (Spanish)

Join us for a morning of expert advice on moving your business forward

The Village's 5th Annual Small Business Forum is sponsored by First Eagle Bank and Hanover Park Community Bank, in cooperation with the Women's Business Development Center, Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce, Northwest Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Poplar Creek Public Library District, and the Schaumburg Township District Library .

Click Here to Register for the 5th Annual Small Business Forum

Cut & Dry - Open for Business!

Time is Running out to apply for the Village of Hanover Park's Small Business Covid-19 Assistance Program

Funding for the program ends in December. Apply now.

Over 60 businesses are using the free "We're Open" signs, A-Frame Signs which the Village offered to small independent businesses that were impacted by the pandemic shut-down. An application is found online.

The Village Small Business Assistance Program includes small marketing grants to assist small businesses who need help creating an on-line presence with a basic website and social media tools. More information is online.

Questions? Please Contact the Community & Economic Development Department

SHUBHRA GOVIND, AICP
Director of Community and Economic Development
Email
630-823-5781

ELLEN WEBER
Village Planner
Email
630-823-5779

If you would like your business news included in a Business Matters newsletter, please contact Village Planner Ellen Weber at (630) 823-5779, or eweber@hpil.org

Apply by October 6, 2020 - at 5pm CT - for the $10,000Cook County Assistance Grants

To understand if your business is eligible and to apply for relief:Apply here by Tuesday, October 6 at 5pm CT