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Monday, September 20, 2021
Senator DeWitte to offer FREE individualized assistance to small businesses applying for Back to Business grants
State Senator Donald DeWitte (R-St. Charles) invites small business owners from the 33rd District to receive free help filling out applications for the state’s Back to Business grant program. “Small businesses are still struggling to recover from the devastation they endured during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and these grants can help our small business owners get back to serving their customers,” said Sen. DeWitte. “The application deadline for Back to Business grants is Monday, October 11, so
Wednesday, September 15, 2021Elgin Covid Response Fund to Launch Fourth Round of COVID-19 Funding
For immediate release, September 14, 2021Elgin Covid Response Fund to Launch Fourth Round of COVID-19 Funding ECRF Announces Additional Funding Focused on Mental HealthElgin, IL – The City of Elgin, along with local and regional funders, announce details of an additional round of grant funding for the Elgin Covid Response Fund (ECRF). Thanks to a generous grant from United Way of Metro Chicago, the
Thursday, September 09, 2021Girl Scout Entrepreneurs Overcome COVID Challenges & Open Online Businesses for 2021 Fall Product Program!
Many future business owners take their first steps toward becoming successful entrepreneurs—both online and in-person—through the Girl Scout Fall Product Program. Northern Illinois – Beginning September 14, thousands of local Girl Scouts will click “Open!” on their own small businesses. These entrepreneurs are kicking off the start of the 2021 Fall Product Program with online sales offering gourmet nuts, candies, and magazines to Girl Scout supporters. The delicious 2021 lineup includes fan favorites like
Monday, August 30, 2021Federal Funding for Extended Benefits Ending September 11
Remaining Federal Unemployment Programs, PUA, FPUC, PEUC Ending September 4 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today announced federal funding under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for extended benefits (EB) will end the week ending September 11, 2021. The remaining federal unemployment programs, including Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC), and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC), will expire on
Monday, August 30, 2021FEMA's National Preparedness Month Spotlights the Importance of Understanding and Managing Risk
Local SERVPRO disaster mitigation specialist urges residents to create a disaster management and recovery plan before the unexpected happens Sycamore, IL (Grassroots Newswire) August 20, 2021 - September is National Preparedness Month, part of the ongoing "Ready"1 initiative of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). According to FEMA's "Are You Ready"2 guide, the first step in effective disaster preparedness is to understand your specific risks - first by identifying the hazards that could
Friday, July 02, 2021More Tweaks to the IL Equal Pay Act
March 2021 Amendments (Recap) As outlined in our March 23, 2021 blog article, Will Employers Have to Give 1% of their Total Gross Profits to the State of Illinois? Gov. Pritzker Signs into Law Unprecedented Changes to IL Equal Pay and Corporate Laws, the March amendments to the Act require businesses with 100 or more employees to obtain certification of compliance with the Equal Pay Act from the IL Department of Labor (IDOL). The certification process requires employers to submit an application that
Monday, June 28, 2021Increase to Chicago Minimum Wage
July 1, 2021 Increase to Chicago Minimum Wage….But No Change to Cook County Minimum Wage Despite Written Notices By Michael Wong and Sara Zorich – SmithAmundsen LLC – www.salawus.com It’s that time of year (again) for increases in minimum wage. However, this year is slightly different! In spite of the Cook County written notices that some employers may have received, the Cook County Minimum Wage for non-tipped employees is NOT increasing, as the unemployment rate for Cook County during the prior year
Wednesday, May 26, 2021What Employers Need to Know About the American Rescue Plan Act
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), also referred to as the COVID-19 Stimulus Package, is commonly known for providing a third round of stimulus payments to eligible adults. However, the American Rescue Plan Act also has implications for employers and their employees regarding workforce management and the implementation of COVID-19 workplace policies and procedures. As your HR experts, we’ve reviewed the law and what it means for you, your business, and your employees. Here’s our breakdown of the key
