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WEST CENTRAL ASSOCIATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN CHICAGO: WEBINAR: Economic Injury Disaster Loans: Overview for Small Businesses
By Press release submission Apr 20, 2020
Learn about the SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loan program to help small business impacted by coronavirus.
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Mayor Lightfoot, CPD And BACP Announce Public Health Order Prohibiting Citywide Liquor Sales After 9 PM
By Press release submission Apr 13, 2020
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, the Chicago Police Department (CPD) and the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced a temporary Public Health Order prohibiting all liquor sales citywide after 9 p.m. each evening as part of the latest measure to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Chicago’s communities.
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY - WEST LOOP BRANCH: Teens, Apply for Paid Internships at Chicago Public Library
By Press release submission Apr 13, 2020
Hey teens, looking for a job this summer? Want to build your skills and work at the library?
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Learn About The SBA Express Bridge Loan Pilot Program
By Press release submission Apr 13, 2020
This program enables small businesses who currently have a business relationship with an SBA Express Lender to access up to $25,000 quickly.
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: State and Federal Programs For Impacted Businesses
By Press release submission Apr 7, 2020
Governor Pritzker launched the All In Illinois campaign, to remind residents of our state to stay home, stay safe and stay healthy.
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Recommended Guidance for Preventing Spread of COVID-19 in Grocery Stores
By Press release submission Apr 7, 2020
Grocery stores can play an important role in protecting their employees and customers from COVID-19 infections by following personal and environmental hygiene practices.
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: It's National Census Day!
By Press release submission Apr 7, 2020
National Census Day! By April 1, every home will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census.
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Apply To Chicago's $100M Small Business Resiliency Fund Now
By Press release submission Apr 6, 2020
The City of Chicago recognizes that coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has put a difficult burden on our small business community.
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Hospitality Grants For Businesses Impacted By COVID-19 Close At 5PM
By Press release submission Apr 6, 2020
Food and beverage businesses that generated less than $1M in revenue and hotels that generated less than $8M in revenue in 2019 are eligible to apply to Governor Pritzker's Illinois Emergency Business Assistance Initiative, which is awarding lottery grants on April 4.
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: President Preckwinkle Unveils Economic Relief Package for Cook County Residents and Businesses
By Press release submission Mar 30, 2020
In an effort to help businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced an expansive series of measures waiving various County fines, fees and deferring tax collections.
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Mayor Lightfoot Orders the Immediate Closure of The City's Lakefront, Adjacent Parks, 606 and Riverwalk to the Public
By Press release submission Mar 30, 2020
The Mayor’s Executive Order will direct a shutdown of the Lakefront including adjacent trails, green spaces and facilities.
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Hospitality Grants For Businesses Impacted By COVID-19
By Press release submission Mar 30, 2020
Food and beverage businesses that generated less than $1M in revenue and hotels that generated less than $8M in revenue in 2019 are eligible to apply to Governor Pritzker's Illinois Emergency Business Assistance Initiative, which is awarding lottery grants on April 4.
WEST CENTRAL ASSOCIATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN CHICAGO: West Central Association Covid-19 Resource Guide
By Press release submission Mar 30, 2020
As your chamber of commerce, we want to strive to be a good advocate for our member businesses during this pandemic by sharing any resources we find.
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY - WEST LOOP BRANCH: Stressed Out? Call or Text These Resources for Support
By Press release submission Mar 30, 2020
These are difficult and unusual times, and there's a lot of uncertainty in the world.
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WEST CENTRAL ASSOCIATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN CHICAGO: NEED CAPITAL? Chicago Small Business Resiliency Loan Fund
By Press release submission Mar 23, 2020
The city of Chicago is establishing a $100 million Chicago Small Business Resiliency Fund, which will help provide small businesses with emergency cash flow during this immediate health crisis.
WEST LOOP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: What People Are Saying About Mayor Lightfoot's Chicago Small Business Resiliency Loan Fund
By Press release submission Mar 23, 2020
In a speech delivered to Chicagoans last night, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced a new $100 million economic relief package to support Chicago's small businesses that are experiencing a temporary loss of revenue as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.
WEST CENTRAL ASSOCIATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN CHICAGO: Tia Angelos Joins the Greektown Ssa #16 Team as Program Director
By Press release submission Mar 23, 2020
The Greektown SSA #16 team is excited to announce their new Program Director Tia Angelos.