There are multiple loans and grants available from the Federal government, the State of Illinois, and some currently in development with the Village of Oswego. The most money is available from the Federal Government created by the CARES Act, and as a result, businesses should begin by applying to Federal programs first, followed by StateRead More
Your business may be eligible for assistance under the CARES Act, the new Federal stimulus package just passed by Congress. For the best, most accurate information, refer to the U.S. Senate's guide, linked below: The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act If you have questions, there are multiple sources that can help! YouRead More
The Governor announced today the Hospitality Emergency Grant Program and the Small Business Emergency Loan Fund. The Hospitality Emergency Grant Program is designed to assist hospitality businesses with payroll, rent, and other critical costs. The Illinois Small Business Emergency Loan Fund will offer small businesses low interest loans of up to $50,000. For more informationRead More
On Friday, March 20, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced that the state of Illinois will be under a Stay at Home Order beginning at 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 21. Residents are required to stay at home, non-essential business operations must cease, and gatherings and most travel are prohibited. If you have questions about whetherRead More
The Families First Coronavirus Act ("FFCRA") was passed by Congress on 3/18/20. The FFCRA responds to the COVID-19 outbreak by establishing a number of protective measures including paid sick leave. Please refer to this Department of Labor site which includes a Facts Sheet, commonly asked questions, and the mandatory posters you must display in yourRead More
The Small Business Administration is offering Economic Injury Disaster Loans to small businesses that have experienced financial loss as part of the COVID-19 disaster. The SBA's website describes these loans for "small businesses, agricultural cooperatives, aquaculture enterprises and nonprofits affected by disaster to help meet working capital needs or normal business operating expenses through theRead More
Below are links to how our local utilities are handling the COVID-19 disaster: Nicor will be suspending service disruptions and will waive late payment fees until May 1st. Please refer to this link to Nicor's website for the most up-to-date information Fox Metro will halt the disconnection of water services due to nonpayment for theRead More
The Centers for Disease Control offers information to businesses on building an Infectious Disease Outbreak Response Plan to help businesses managing staffing, flexible work arrangements, inventory and more. Learn more on the CDC's website.
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