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A note from the Director: The SVACC is committed to the health and well being of our community. As a chamber, it is our job to keep our members informed and provide resources. We certainly are not experts on the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. However, we can provide you with information, connections, and links to officials who do have knowledge and resources during this time. We will continue to monitor the situation and attempt to keep our members up-to-date on pertinent information as it relates to your businesses and industries. If you have any questions, please let us know and we will do our best to make the proper connections to help find answers for you.
Below you will find links to relevant organizations and information to help you and your business through this time.
Updated: IDPH Phase 5 Guidelines for Business and Venuses.
Health Care Resources:
IDPH (Illinois Department of Public Health)
Moeller, Myers & Associates (mental health resource)
Whiteside County Coronavirus Response Hub
Whiteside County Health Department
City of Sterling Resources
City of Sterling- SIDC Revolving Loan Fund Information
State of Illinois Resources, Loans and Grants
Illinois Small Business Emergency Loan Fund- Apply Here
Downstate Small Business Stabilization Program
State of Illinois Treasurer COVID 19 Relief Program-Apply Here
IMEC Helpline IDPH Guidance for Risk Assessment COVID-19 (specific for manufacturers) & Assessment Monitoring Tool
Illinois Sales Tax Deferral Information
ABOUT THE Make a Donation: ILLINOIS COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND (all funds will be distributed to Not for Profits impacted by COVID 19)
SBA: Small Business Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
SBA: Small Business Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) APPLICATION
SBA PPP Frequently Asked Questions
Employee Retention and Tax Credit
Personal Assistance Resources:
ComEd Financial Assistance & ComEd Assistance & ComEd Assistance Details & ComEd Scam Warning & ComEd Expanded Assistance
Illinois American Water Customer Assistance Program & Customer Assistance Program and Payment Plans & 4/2021 Update on Payment Plans
SNAP Benefits Online Application
United Way of Whiteside County
Additional resources:
Small Business Administration Disaster Resources:
U.S. Chamber Resources:
Illinois Chamber of Commerce Webinars:
The following webinars are free to SVACC members, please click HERE to register. If you have any questions about registering under SVACC, please email knoble@saukvalleyareachamber.com
- 5/11 Candidate Background Checks: Illinois Updates (Webinar)
- 5/12 Performance Management: Review, Adapt, & Grow (Webinar)
- 5/17 Identify Your Target Market (Free Webinar) Register here: https://conta.cc/3izOV7J
- 5/18 Getting Ahead and Staying Ahead of Workers’ Compensation in Illinois (Naperville, IL)
- 5/19 Employers: Know Your Rights About Union Organizing Best Practices for All Employers (Edwardsville, IL)
- 5/24 Model Employee Policies Handbook Update for 2022 and Beyond (Effingham, IL)
- 5/25 Detection is Your Super Power! (Webinar)
- 5/25 Future of Work Virtual Conference (Webinar) NEW EVENT
- 6/7 What Can I Say to Employees About Labor Unions? (Webinar) NEW EVENT
- 6/9 How to Avoid Termination-Related Litigation Risks (Naperville, IL)
- 6/14 Model Employee Policies Handbook Update for 2022 and Beyond (Naperville, IL)
- 6/15 Getting Ahead and Staying Ahead of Workers’ Compensation in Illinois (Springfield, IL)
- 6/16 How to Apply for Illinois’ New Equal Pay Certificate (Webinar) NEW EVENT
- 6/22 Women in Business Conference (Naperville, IL)
