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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.
Health Care Resources:
IDPH (Illinois Department of Public Health)
IDPH: Workplace Health and Safety Guidance for Employees and Staff of Businesses
IDPH: FAQ for Businesses Concerning Use of Face-Coverings During COVID-19
IDPH Workplace and Health and Safety Guidelines
Moeller, Myers & Associates (mental health resource)
Whiteside County Coronavirus Response Hub
Whiteside County Food Resources
Whiteside County Health Department
Whiteside County Health Department Drive Up Testing Information
Whiteside County Health Department TESTING Information
City of Sterling Resources
City of Sterling- SIDC Revolving Loan Fund Information
Regional Media's Hometown Hope Local Marketing Grant Program
State of Illinois Resources Loans and Grants
DCEO Statewide WIOA Rapid Response Funds for ESSENTIAL Businesses
DCEO Statewide WIOA Rapid Response Funds for ESSENTIAL Businesses PRE-APPLICATION
Illinois Small Business Emergency Loan Fund- Apply Here
Downstate Small Business Stabilization Program
State of Illinois Treasurer COVID 19 Releif Program-Apply Here
BIG Grants Application-Opens 6.26.2020
Other State Resources:
State of Illinois COVID-19 site Does a “Shelter in Place” or “Stay at Home Order” Trigger Paid Leave under the FFCRA?
IMEC Helpline IDPH Guidance for Risk Assessment COVID-19 (specific for manufacturers) & Assessment Monitoring Tool
Illinois Sales Tax Deferral Information
Information for Illinois Tax Payers
Unemployment Benefits Expansion Package updated April 7
Apply for Unemployment Benefits
IDES Volume of Unemployment Claims Press Release
COVID-19 General Info from Rep. Tony McCombie
RESTORE ILLINOIS PLAN PHASE 3- Effective May 29th, 2020
RESTORE ILLINOIS ONE PAGE OVERVIEW
ABOUT THE Make a Donation: ILLINOIS COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND (all funds will be distributed to Not for Profits impacted by COVID 19)
Federal Resources
SBA: Small Business Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
SBA: Small Business Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) APPLICATION
United State Post Office Mail Hold
Phase 2 Families First Act Summary-provided by Congresswoman Bustos
Phase 2 Families First Act- Paid Leave Program Employers Guide
Phase 2 Families First Act- Frequently Asked Questions-Department of Labor
Paycheck Protection Program Application (live as of 4/27/2020)
Small Business Paycheck Protection Program ONE PAGE GUIDE
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) FAQ 5.13.2020
Phase 3 Small Business Owner's Guide to the CARES ACT
Phase 3 Independent Contractor's Guide to the CARES ACT
Phase 3 Employee Retention and Tax Credit
PPP Flexibility ACT-New Information
Personal Assistance Resources:
CARES Act Unemployment Benefits Expansion Package
ComEd Financial Assistance & ComEd Assistance & ComEd Assistance Details & ComEd Scam Warning
ComEd Extends Customer Bill-Assistance Support Through July 1
Illinois American Water Customer Assistance Program
SNAP Benefits Online Application
United Way of Whiteside County
Schools
District 301 Rock Falls High School
District 13 Rock Fall Elementary School
Newman Central Catholic High School
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
- 8/28 Trending Employment Risks and How to Reduce Employer’s Litigation Risks (Webinar)
- 9/3 Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace for HR Managers and Owners (Webinar)
- 9/10 Conducting an Internal Audit in 2020 and Beyond (Webinar)
- 9/15 How to Confront and Discipline Employees in the Age of COVID-19 (Webinar)
- 9/18 Income Tax Issues with Respect to Service Revenues (Webinar)
- 9/23 What Illinois Employers Need to Know about Severance and Settlement Agreements (Webinar)
- 9/30 Bankruptcy and Alternatives for Business Owners: Timely Action to Take Now in Dealing With Your Bank and Landlord (Webinar)
- 11/13 3rd Annual Women in Business Conference (Naperville, IL) This event was previously June 19th.
