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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 Food Resources
Whiteside County Health Department
City of Sterling Resources
City of Sterling- SIDC Revolving Loan Fund Information
State of Illinois Resources, Loans and Grants
Back to Business (B2B) grant program announced August 11.
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Back To Business Webinar: Friday 8/13 at 10AM: To Register, click here.
Back To Business Webinar: Tuesday 8/17 at 3PM: To Register, click here.
Back To Business Webinar: Thursday 8/19 at 11AM: To Register, click here.
Back To Business Webinar: Thursday 8/19 at 2 PM: To Register, click here.
Webinar in Spanish: Back To Business Webinar (espanol): Friday 8/13 at 12pm To Register, click here
IDPH: FAQ on Face Covering and Vaccination Requirements
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
Information for Illinois Tax Payers
Apply for Unemployment Benefits
COVID-19 General Info from Rep. Tony McCombie
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
3.2020 USCC information on the CARES ACT
12.2020 Consolidated Appropriations ACT: COVID 19 Economic Stimulus Package
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
3.2021 USCC Information on the RESCUE PLAN ACT 3.2021
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
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
- 7/14 FMLA, ADA, USERRA, and HIPAA: Navigating the Bermuda Triangle of Leaves (Effingham, IL)
- 7/15 Diversity and Inclusion Training: How to Create a Comfortable Work Environment (Springfield, IL)
- 7/15 Illinois Workers’ Compensation Update for Employers (Webinar)
- 7/21 Model Employee Policies Handbook Update: What’s Changed for Illinois Employers? (Effingham, IL)
- 7/21 HR Roundtable (Microsoft Teams)
- 7/22 The Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act and its’ Pitfalls (Webinar)
- 7/27 Workplace Ethics Compliance: Why Does it Matter? (Webinar) NEW EVENT
- 7/28 Diversity and Inclusion Training: How to Create a Comfortable Work Environment (Naperville, IL)
- 7/29 The Life of a Workers’ Compensation Claim (Lisle, IL)
- 7/29 Navigating Unemployment Insurance Claims in 2021 (Webinar) NEW EVENT
- 8/4 FMLA, ADA, USERRA, and HIPAA: Navigating the Bermuda Triangle of Leaves (Peoria, IL)
- 8/10 Obesity: The Clinical and Financial Impact on Employers (Webinar) NEW EVENT
- 8/12 Vaccinations and Impact on Illinois Workers’ Compensation (Oak Brook, IL) NEW EVENT
- 8/26 Corporate Governance: From Nuts and Bolts to Trending Topics (Naperville, IL) NEW EVENT
- 9/30 Illinois Chamber’s Annual Meeting (Chicago, IL)
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