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September 2021
 Business Matters News

60th anniversary

In This Issue:

  • Statewide Mask Mandate
  • Back to Business Grant Portal NOW OPEN
  • 9/1/2021 Training on B2B Applications at ECC

  • Save the Date - Business After Hours!
  • Corks & Crafts 2021
  • September 14, 2021 BEST - en Espanol
  • Welcome New Businesses!
  • Cook County Vaccination Sites

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Statewide Mask Mandate is in Effect Beginning TODAY, Aug. 30


A statewide indoor mask mandate is in effect for everyone aged 2 and over


The Governor announced a statewide indoor mask mandate for all Illinois residents, regardless of vaccination status, as COVID-19 cases and hospitalization rates continue to increase. The masking requirements are effective Monday, August 30th. 

Click here to view the governor's press release.


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Back to Business Grant Portal is Open Through October 11


Illinois' new Back to Business (B2B) grant program provides $250 Million for businesses that have experienced losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic to support them in their recovery: 

  • $5,000-$150,000 grants to cover operations/staff/overhead costs
  • Must have revenues of $20 million or less in 2019 and a reduction in revenue in 2020 due to COVID-19
  • Hardest hit industries –hotels, salons, fitness centers, restaurants, and more
  • Priority will be given to "Disproportionately Impacted Areas" (DIAs) - this includes Hanover Park
  • Businesses who have yet to qualify for state or federal assistance, including the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF), BIG, and more 

Click here for more information and the application




Get FREE Hands-On Assistance at ECC on Sept. 1 to Apply for a Grant for Your Business!


Join the Village, the Northwest Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Elgin Community College for Hands-On Assistance to Apply for the Back 2 Business (B2B) Grant.


Volunteers will be available at Elgin Community College on September 1st from 9am-5pm  to help businesses apply for these grants and upload their application. Appointments are encouraged, walk-ins are welcome. Last appointment is at 6:30pm.  Be sure to bring all of your required documents!  Click here for guidelines and a list of documents you will need to bring. Here is a flyer en Espanol.

Click here to register!


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SBDC Live Webinar:  Illinois Back to Business Grant Program Assistance


Uncomfortable with in-person assistance? 

Attend this live webinar instead for assistance with applying for this grant program. Learn about eligibility, documents required and calculation concept in this program overview webinar. Bring your questions for Q&A.


Register now: https://ilsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/35293




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Corks & Crafts is Back on Sept. 18 


Date: September 18, 2021
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Place: Ontarioville Plaza, 1900 Ontarioville Rd


Join us in the newly redeveloped Ontarioville Plaza for a fun fall afternoon of wine, craft beer, a variety of arts & crafts, live music, food and more!

This free event will also feature a "Paint and Sip" class for $15 which starts at noon and live music by Leroy Winn and Hi-Infidelity. You must REGISTER for the Paint & Sip tent...register today!



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Cook County Vaccination Sites


Cook County Health (CCH) offers free COVID-19 vaccinations at all of its community health centers and hospitals to any individual age 12 and older.


No insurance needed. Walk-ins are welcome at all locations between 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. For complete details, including Saturday hours, or to make an appointment call 833-308-1988 or visit MyShotCookCounty.com.

The “Destination Vaccination” program from Cook County Department of Public Health provides free rides to many vaccination locations. The program is open to suburban Cook County residents, as well as Chicago residents who wish to utilize a CCH location within the city. Kaizen Health can provide vehicles to accommodate residents who use wheelchairs or those who require child seats. Call 833-308-1988 to request a ride.


Business Education Seminar on Technology

Cómo establecer tu marca personal. Una discusión de marketing - Sept. 14th


Estebezca su marca personal en beneficio de su negocio.

 
Únase a Miguel Paloma de 4thRight Marketing, en persona, en Hanover Park Village Hall el 14 de septiembre a las 11 AM. Esta clase gratuita será en español. Para registrarse, envíe un correo electrónico a ksjodin@hpil.org o llame al (630) 823-5780.
Traiga sus máscaras y tarjetas de presentación!

Our quarterly BEST series is brought to you by the Village Economic Development Committee and our development partners:  The Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce, Northwest Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Women's Business Development Center (WBDC), Schaumburg Township District Library, and the Poplar Creek Public Library.

September 14, 2021 BEST en Espanol
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Ontarioville Plaza

Business After Hours at Ontarioville Plaza on Oct. 5


Save the Date! We invite our businesses to our 2021 Business After Hours networking event, from 5-7pm on September 14th at our new Village Center Plaza. More information forthcoming...


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Tell Us What You Think!


The bi-annual Village Business Climate and Business Retention Survey provides the Village with useful information to help set policies and programs.


Please let us know your business needs - the Community & Economic Department can help with a list of available properties, referrals to hiring resources, and general liaison assistance. 

We’ve kept this online survey short!   Thanks in advance for your assistance! 

Complete the survey


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Accelerate Your Business!!


If you would like to grow, expand, engage your employees, increase innovation, or need business coaching, you might be a candidate for this FREE service.


The Village of Hanover Park is one of 5 communities sponsoring Next Level Northwest, a no-cost business accelerator program designed to assist “Stage II” businesses with professional, confidential coaching, mentoring and technical assistance to accelerate their business to the next level.

To apply, visit www.nextlevelnorthwest.org. For more information, please contact Shubhra Govind, Director of Community and Economic Development at (630) 823-5781 or sgovind@hpil.org.


Questions? Please Contact the Community & Economic Development Department


Shubhra Govind, AICP
Director of Community and Economic Development
Email 
630-823-5781

Kathy Sjodin
Administrative Assistant
Email
630-823-5778

If you would like your business news included in a Business Matters newsletter, please contact Kathy Sjodin at (630) 823-5778, or ksjodin@hpil.org

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