COVID-19 BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER

Resuming Business

As the coronavirus situation becomes more manageable, We all need to be prepared for returning to business operations. We’ve gathered some resources to help you.

We’d like to thank the Crystal Lake Chamber for sharing this guidance sourced by the CDC, FDA, Illinois Public Health Department and U.S. Chamber

Best Practices for Re-Opening Retail Food Establishments
Retail Food Re-Opening Infographic
COVID-19 Re-Opening Best Practices
COVID-19: Best Practices for Reopening Schools
National Restaurant Association Reopening Guidance
Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes
American Medical Association: COVID-19: A physician practice guide to reopening
National Apartment Association Operational Best Practices
Best practice considerations for resuming work in an office setting
OSHA: Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
Re-opening your club or facility
Re-open Eye care
PHASES: Resources and Information
County Resources

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Federal

State

Local

TEMPORARY SIGN REGULATIONS (WOODSTOCK)
EMERGENCY RESOURCES FOR BUSINESSES (WOODSTOCK)

Business Resiliency Micro-loan PACKET (MCHENRY)
Business Resiliency Micro-loan Program APPLICATION (MCHENRY)

Small Business Stabilization Grant Program
Small Business Stabilization Grant Info
WIOA Rapid Response funds for layoff aversion
WIOA Rapid Response Application

Federal

Resources

Federal Response Information (VAST RESOURCE MENU)
Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES ACT
Women-Owned business resources
Small Business Development Center COVID-19
SCORE Coronavirus Small Business Help
Venturize/Small Business Majority Resources
U.S. Chamber COVID-19 Resources
Opportunity Fund for Small Businesses
Kiva Small Business Fund
Mainvest Main Street Initiative
Restaurant Workers Community foundation COVID-19 Relief Fund

The following links address the SBA Disaster Loan Program

GUIDE: Economic Injury disaster Loan
Disaster Loan – Declaration Factsheet
Disaster Loan – GUIDELINES
Disaster Loan – 3 Step Process
Disaster Loan – Application
Guidance & Loan Resources (COVID-19)
SBA LOAN CALCULATOR

The following links address the Employee Retention Credit and other COVID-based changes to tax policy

GUIDE: Employee Retention Tax Credit
Employee Retention Credit Info
Employee Retention Credit Application
Employee Retention Credit Application Instructions
TAX RELIEF (COVID-19)

The following links address the Paycheck Protection Program

GUIDE: Paycheck Protection Program
Paycheck Protection Program HQ
PPP- What businesses must know
PPP- Plain Talk
Find a Lender

The following links address resources for Non-Profits

Loans Available for NonProfits in the CARES ACT
Slide deck from “Federal Coronavirus Relief Bills: What Do They Mean for Nonprofits?”
How Nonprofits can utilize the new federal laws dealing with COVID-19
Self-Insured Nonprofits and Unemployment Insurance
NCNP Non-Profit Resources

State

State Relief Programs Overview
Small Business Emergency Loan Fund
Emergency Small Business Grants and Loans Assistance
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Information (EIDL Low Interest)
COVID-19 Business Assistance Grant Programs

Stay at Home Impact

What is an Essential Business?
COVID-19 Implications for Commercial Lease
Illinois Manufacturing Association FAQ
State Treasurer- Small Business Relief Program

Contact a Team Member

We are ready to assist you with any business relocation or expansion need.

Jim McConoughey

President

309-657-5901

Jean Schober

Vice President

847-502-5047

James Sitko

Regional Project Director

815-861-7304