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Mar 25Elgin Earth Month events cancelled, postponed or offered virtually
The Elgin Earth Month Planning Committee cancelled or postponed many events and look at opportunities to celebrate online. Elgin, IL - Due to the continuing novel coronavirus pandemic, the Elgin Earth Month Planning Committee has postponed or cancelled its events planned for April. This includes the cancellation of the signature Elgin Green Expo event that was scheduled for April 4 at the Edward Schock Centre of Elgin. Organizers are looking at opportunities to mark the occasion
Mar 18EEOC GUIDANCE on the Impact of the ADA on COVID-19 Preventative Measures
As you know by now, COVID-19 is changing things on a daily, if not hourly or minute by minute basis. In reviewing this advice, you must understand that guidance will change as the COVID-19 pandemic evolves. As such, employers MUST continue to get up to date information from public health authorities on maintaining workplace safety. The CDC, EEOC and World Health Organization (WHO) each have their own guidance on addressing the workplace and employees under a pandemic situation:CDC Interim Guidance for
Mar 17IDOT Receives Approval to Increase Truck Weights for the Transportation of Emergency Relief and Supplies
This morning, Governor JB Pritzker and Secretary of Transportation Omer Osman ordered the Illinois Department of Transportation to increase truck weights on Illinois roads to 88,000 pounds (currently 80,000 pounds) for a 5-axle vehicle or 10 percent above the legal load for vehicles with fewer axles. Additionally, the Governor waived all overweight fees for the transportation of emergency relief and supplies. The increased weight limits and fee waivers expire on April 12, 2020. Executive order here and IDOT
Mar 16Legislative Update with the Illinois Chamber
Message from thePresident Todd Maisch President & CEOIllinois Chamber of Commerce March 16, 2020 Hello. We understand these are unprecedented times for the business community and you could be receiving an overload of information. We assure you we will not be flooding your inbox with redundant communication that is easily available in the newspaper. To that effect, late this morning, I spoke with Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Director Erin
Mar 16Elgin Closes Remainder of City Facilities to the Public, Cancels Public Meetings
For immediate release, March 16, 2020Elgin Closes Remainder of City Facilities to the Public, Cancels Public Meetings Mayor David Kaptain, Fire Chief Robb Cagann, Public Health Manager Brad Bohner and Police Chief Ana Lalley address the public on the City's actions surrounding coronavirus. City of Elgin Continues Changing How It Conducts Business in Response to Coronavirus Elgin, IL - In addition to several changes last week, the City of Elgin continues altering its business operations to protect public
Mar 13City of Elgin Taking Action to Slow Spread of Coronavirus/COVI
City of Elgin Changing How It Will Be Conducting Business in Response to CoronavirusElgin, IL - The City of Elgin is implementing changes to its business operations to protect public health and slow the spread of coronavirus. The City continues monitoring the evolving coronavirus situation and working closely with health agencies for information and guidance. "The safety and well being of Elgin’s residents remains the priority of all City of Elgin elected officials and staff," said Mayor David Kaptain.
Mar 13EAC Response to Virus: Update, resources, declaration and survey
The Elgin Area Chamber is closely monitoring the reports of COVID-19 and working with our partners to stay up to date. Any decisions related to upcoming events, meetings, etc. will be made on a case by case basis as needed and as the situation progresses. The Chamber also wants to underscore the impact the coronavirus concern could have on local business. We know that as members of the community, businesses like yours may also be experiencing unexpected challenges, and we’re committed to providing
Mar 12Pritzker Administration to Provide Unemployment Benefits to Workers Impacted by Coronavirus
Pritzker Administration to Provide Unemployment Benefits to Workers Impacted by Coronavirus Benefits to cover workers without access to paid sick leave impacted by COVID-19 SPRINGFIELD – Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced they are taking additional steps to support workers and families impacted by COVID-19. The administration will file emergency rules this week to clarify that individuals unemployed due to COVID-19 can generally qualify for unemployment
Mar 12SBA To Provide Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19) Up to $2 Million in Disaster Assistance Loans
NEWS RELEASE PRESS OFFICE Release Date: March 12, 2020 Release Number: 20-24 Contact: Jennifer.Kelly@sba.gov (202)205-7036www.sba.gov/newsFollow us on Twitter, Facebook, Blogs & Instagram SBA To Provide Small Businesses Impacted byCoronavirus (COVID-19) Up to $2 Million inDisaster Assistance LoansWASHINGTON – SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza issued the following statement today in response to the President’s address to the
Mar 11Coronavirus Resources and Guidelines for Business
Resources & Guidelines for Business The U.S. Chamber is working closely with the White House, U.S. government agencies, and foreign government officials to inform and equip businesses with the most important and up-to-date information to ensure we are all adequately prepared to protect Americans at home and abroad. All employers should be ready to implement strategies to protect their workforce from the Coronavirus while ensuring continuity of operations. Download these guides created by the U.S. Chamber
Mar 09Illinois Legislative Update
March 6, 2020 This Week in Illinois The House and Senate will both be out-of-session next week for the Illinois Primary Election. Both Chambers will resume on Wednesday, March 18th. The Illinois Chamber's Chamber Day will also be taking place on March 18th. The Chamber hopes to see many of you there. Legislative Update The House and Senate were both in session this week, Tuesday through Thursday. Senate SB2457 has been placed on the Senate Calendar for third reading. This bill
Feb 28EAC's Business Review Newsletter for March 2020
EAC's Business Review Newsletter for February 2020
Feb 07SBA Announces Funding Opportunity through the State Trade Expansion Program2020
Grant provides opportunities for small businesses to take their businesses global WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration announces the opening of the submission period for a funding opportunity through the State Trade Expansion Program. The purpose of the grant opportunity is to invite proposals for funding from eligible state entities interested in, and capable of providing assistance, guidance and tools to qualified small businesses looking to engage in export-related
Feb 05Illinois Department of Human Rights Releases Compliance Guidelines for Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) launched an information-based webpage concerning Public Act 101-0221 (commonly referred to as the Workplace Transparency Act), a law that requires all Illinois employers to provide sexual harassment prevention training to their employees on an annual basis. “Dismantling the culture of silence surrounding sexual harassment requires education and mandatory training, which are our biggest tools to fight this pervasive problem,” said IDHR Director Jim Bennett.
Feb 03EAC's Business Review Newsletter for February 2020
EAC's Business Review Newsletter for February 2020
Jan 31What's in Store for the Local Economy in 2020?
The U.S. economy is in its 126th month of expansion that dates to July 2009, and Elgin businesses have been riding the wave. The question everyone has been asking themselves is how long can the longest expansion in U.S. history continue? Will the economy contract, continue expanding, fall or flatten is anyone’s guess? Here are a few quotes from Elgin’s business leaders on what 2020 has in store: “Ziegler’s Ace customers continue to invest in new Weber and Traeger grills, Ego mowers and snowblowers,
Jan 01Welcome New Chamber Members!
Welcome to these new Chamber members in January! Culver's of Elgin Ross Thomas 1175 N. McLean Boulevard Elgin IL 60123 OPENING SOON!!www.culvers.com Food & Beverages/Restaurants H.B. Fuller Lesandro Gonzalez 1575 Executive Drive Elgin IL 60123 (847) 841-7002www.hbfuller.com Industrial/Adhesive – Manufacturer Innerspire, Inc Nate Lindquist 164 Division Street, Suite 406 Elgin IL 60120 (904) 385-9017www.TheMinimalistCEO.com Business Services/Consulting Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers,
Dec 01December 2019 issue of the Business Connection newsletter
This is the monthly newsletter of the Elgin Area Chamber for December, 2019
Oct 21Gov. Pritzker, IDOT Announce Rebuild Illinois Road and Bridge Projects
New Multi-Year Plan Lays Out $23.5 Billion in Maintenance, Preservation and Expansion Projects Across the StateSpringfield, Ill. — Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation released the department’s annual Multi-Year Plan of road and bridge projects across the state, which is the first to capture the historic impact of the Rebuild Illinois capital plan. Using rigorous and objective criteria, IDOT evaluated the condition, frequency of use, and crash and fatalities across the
Oct 01EAC's Business Review Newsletter for October 2019
This is the October issue of the monthly newsletter.
Jul 02Welcome to our new Elgin Area Chamber members!
Welcome to our new Chamber members in July! Calpine Energy Solutions Kyle Warford 1901 Esplande Drive, Suite 660 Downers Grove IL 60515 (630) 797-0736 www.calpinesolutions.com Utilities & Service Providers/Electric Service El Taco Alegre Mexican Grill Cristina Leon 154 E Chicago Street Elgin IL 60120 (224) 434-7431 www.facebook.com/El-Taco-Alegre-Mexican-Grill-357267711666276 Food & Beverages/Restaurants HFRI, LLC Carly Guerra 2500 Westfield Drive, Suite 2-300 Elgin IL 60124 (847)
Jul 02Thank you to these members who are celebrating their anniversary with the Elgin Area Chamber:
Thanks you to these members for renewing their investments and congratulations on your anniversary! Celebrating 60-69 YearsBazos, Freeman, Schuster & Pope, LLCEasterseals DuPage & Fox ValleyHoffer Plastics Corporation Celebrating 40 - 49 yearsHuck Bouma PC Celebrating 30 - 39 yearsAssociation for Individual DevelopmentDundee Animal Hospital of ElginFox Valley Fire & Safety Co.Girl Scouts of Northern IllinoisSingles Roofing & Construction Co.Tom's Auto ClinicVNA Health Care Celebrating 20 - 29 yearsAmerican
Jul 01EAC's Business Review Newsletter for July 2019
This is the monthly newsletter of the Elgin Area Chamber for July, 2019
May 01EAC's Business Review Newsletter for May 2019
Here is the May monthly newsletter from the Elgin Area Chamber.
May 01Happy Anniversary to our Elgin Area Chamber members
Thank you to these Elgin Area Chamber members who are celebrating an anniversary with our organization: Celebrating 60 - 69 YearsCity of ElginElgin AcademyGolden Corridor Family YMCALaird Funeral HomeLundstrom Insurance Agency, Inc Celebrating 30 - 39 YearsBurnidge Properties, Ltd.Daily Herald Media GroupSenior Services AssociatesShales McNutt ConstructionThe Learning Tree Child Care CenterThe Literacy Connection Celebrating 20 - 29 YearsAmerican NTN Bearing Manufacturing Corp.Rotary Club of Elgin
May 01Welcome to our new Elgin Area Chamber members
Welcome to our new Elgin Area Chamber Members in May: Allstate Insurance - Chavez Insurance Group Inc Jose Chavez 48 S McLean Boulevard South Elgin IL 60177 (630) 908-5200 www.agents.allstate.com/jose-chavez-south-elgin-il Financial & Insurance Services/Insurance & Investments B & C Enterprises Inc Erik Bauer 2482 Technology Drive Elgin IL 60124 (847) 930-5859 www.bcentinc.com Business Services/General Contractors Caffé Mariani - Java and Gelato Randy & Lisa Mariani 3145 West, Highway
Apr 01Welcome to our New Members in April
Conor Commercial Real Estate 9500 W Bryn Mawr Suite 200 Rosemont IL 60018 (847) 692-8848 www.conorcommercial.com Real Estate/Real Estate Developers First American Bank 632 Randall Road South Elgin IL 60177 (847) 403-8185 www.firstambank.com Financial & Insurance Services/Banks Fruitful Yield 360 Randall Road South Elgin IL 60177 (847) 888-0100 www.fruitfulyield.com Natural Products/Shopping & E-Commerce FZ Sonick Inc 1730 Todd Farm Drive Elgin IL 60123 (636)
Apr 01Happy Chamber Member Anniversary to our Members!
Thank you to these Chamber members who are celebrating an anniversary with us! Celebrating 60 - 69 Years City of Elgin Elgin Academy Golden Corridor Family YMCA Laird Funeral Home Lundstrom Insurance Agency, Inc Celebrating 30 - 39 Years Burnidge Properties, Ltd. Daily Herald Media Group Senior Services Associates Shales McNutt Construction The Learning Tree Child Care Center The Literacy Connection Celebrating 20 - 29 Years American NTN Bearing Manufacturing Corp. Rotary Club of Elgin
