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Thursday, July 02, 2020POSTPONED EVENT: Judson University’s World Leaders Forum event featuring retired Gen. David Petraeus pushed to April 2021
POSTPONED EVENT:Judson University’s World Leaders Forum event featuring retired Gen. David Petraeus pushed to April 2021 ELGIN, Ill. (July 2, 2020) – Due to continued concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and in response to health and safety guidelines, Judson University announced today that its ninth World Leaders Forum featuring foreign policy expert and retired Gen. David Petraeus will be postponed to April 7, 2021 in Schaumburg. The event was initially scheduled for Oct. 20, 2020. “We believe
Tuesday, June 30, 2020Cook County Waiving Late Fees on Property Tax Bills
Cook County Waiving Late Fees on Property Tax Bills until October 1With the second installment of Cook County property taxes being mailed this week, residents and property owners are reminded that the county board has waived late penalties on payments scheduled to be due on Aug. 3. Under a measure approved by the board in May, the county will not impose the 1.5% per month late fee on bills paid until after Oct. 1, effectively giving property owners an additional two months to make payments. "Homeowners and
Friday, June 26, 2020Disaster loans available for Illinois businesses and residents affected by civil unrest
Disaster loans available for Illinois businesses and residents affected by civil unrest Illinois businesses and residents in Cook County and the adjacent counties of DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will in Illinois and Lake in Indiana who were affected by civil unrest on May 26 through June 8, 2020 can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Business owners, homeowners, and renters should contact the SBA Customer Service Representatives at (571) 422-6016 and
Friday, June 26, 2020Minimum Wage Increases on July 1 Illinois Department of Labor Reminds Workers to Watch Their Wages
Minimum Wage Increases on July 1 Illinois Department of Labor Reminds Workers to Watch Their Wages SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ minimum wage will make its second increase this year to $10 per hour beginning July 1. The Illinois Department of Labor urges minimum wage earners to make sure their checks reflect the increase following July 1. Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation passed by the General Assembly providing a path to a $15 minimum wage by 2025. Minimum wage earners received the first increase of $1
Thursday, June 25, 2020Elgin Mayor Ends State of Emergency Powers Related to Pandemic
Elgin Mayor Ends State of Emergency Powers Related to Pandemic Elgin, IL - Mayor Kaptain terminates the emergency powers that were in place to assist the City during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, effective June 26 at 8:00 a.m. On March 13, Mayor Kaptain declared a state of emergency consistent with the powers conferred on him under the Elgin Municipal Code. The proclamation of a state of emergency allows the City to assemble resources and personnel necessary to expedite emergency planning
Tuesday, June 23, 2020DCEO's BIG Grant Applications Open Today with Submission Friday
DCEO's Business interruption Grant (BIG) Program Applications Open TODAY with Submission this FridayThe Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is launching the first round of Business Interruption Grants (BIG) by providing $60 million to businesses experiencing losses or business interruption as a result of COVID-19 related closures. The BIG Program is available for up to 3,500 businesses that experienced a limited ability to operate due to COVID-19 related closures. DCEO will begin
Monday, June 22, 2020Gov. Pritzker Releases Guidelines to Safely Reopen Additional Businesses and Industries as State Advances to Next Phase of Restore Illinois
Gov. Pritzker Releases Guidelines to Safely Reopen Additional Businesses and Industries as State Advances to Next Phase of Restore Illinois 400,000 Illinois residents set to return to work as state moves into Phase 4 on June 26; New guidelines will allow key leisure, recreation and business sectors to safely reopen CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker today released plans to safely continue reopening businesses and industries as Illinois moves into Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois plan. Working with public
Friday, June 19, 2020IDES Securing Unemployment Benefit Payment Funds for Coming Months
IDES Securing Unemployment Benefit Payment Funds for Coming Months Trust Fund Usually Replenished by Employer Taxes During Recoveries, Administration Pursuing Additional Federal Options to Cover Unemployment Expenses Across Nation SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today announced it will begin to borrow funds from the federal government to continue to meet unemployment benefit payment obligations to claimants who have lost work as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Tuesday, June 16, 2020SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Advance Program Reopened
SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Advance Program Reopened to All Eligible Small Businesses and Non-Profits Impacted by COVID-19 PandemicRelease Date: Monday, June 15, 2020Release Number: 20-48Contact: Press_Office@sba.gov, (202) 205-7036 WASHINGTON – To further meet the needs of U.S. small businesses and non-profits, the U.S. Small Business Administration reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance program portal to all eligible applicants experiencing economic impacts due to
Monday, June 15, 2020Reminder: Income Tax Filing and Payment Deadline Is July 15, Just 1 Month Away
Illinois e-News Release For Immediate Release June 15, 2020 Media Contact: Sam Salustro Phone: 312-550-1582 E-mail: Sam.Salustro@Illinois.gov Reminder: Income Tax Filing and Payment Deadline Is July 15, Just 1 Month Away Deadline Previously Extended Three Months Due To COVID-19; Many Have Already Filed Today, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding taxpayers that state individual income tax returns and payments are due July 15, the same date set
Monday, June 15, 2020Major Expansion of Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) programs
Help Illinois Families InitiativeGovernor Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today to announce a major expansion in funding for the state's Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) programs. The $275 million total funding includes an additional $90 million allocated via the CARES Act, allowing the state to increase eligibility for these programs to 1 million income-qualified Illinoisans. These programs will
Wednesday, June 10, 2020Gov. Pritzker Signs Fiscal Year 2021 Operating Budget
Gov. Pritzker Signs Fiscal Year 2021 Operating BudgetJoins Governors Across the Nation in Urging Congress to Pass Funding for State and Local GovernmentsSpringfield – In an effort to address the massive economic disruptions caused by the COVID-19 global pandemic, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law a $42.9 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 General Funds operating budget (SB 264, HB357) that maintains funding for critical programs, such as education, health care, and human services while advocating for a
Wednesday, June 10, 2020Gov. Pritzker Announces $270 Million Grant Program for Childcare Providers
Gov. Pritzker Announces $270 Million Grant Program for Childcare Providers First in the Nation Program to Help Restore Child Care in Illinois Through COVID-19 PandemicMoline – Joined by childcare providers, local officials, and parents during visits to Skip a Long Child Development Services in Moline and Rock River Valley YMCA Children’s Learning Center in Rockford, Governor JB Pritzker announced a $270 million Child Care Restoration grant program, provided for in the FY21 budget passed by the General
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Tuesday, June 09, 2020News from Mueller
Personal InfoSaved ArticlesUnsubscribeFeedbackYour PrivacyDisclaimer of Liability© 2020, Powered by Thomson Reuters Checkpoint About Us Services Industries International Media & Events Here is your Mueller Newsletter for June 9, 2020. Timely OpportunitiesTax Tips for Individuals Who Haven't Filed a Return for 2019The COVID-19 crisis first hit in the United States not too long before this year's Tax Day. To alleviate stress on individual taxpayers, the IRS delayed several key
Tuesday, June 09, 2020New guidance on the Paycheck Protection Program Released
New guidance on Paycheck Protection Program released1. More than $130 billion in PPP funding is still available, with more flexibility on how it can be used. PPP funds are still available for small businesses, independent contractors, nonprofits and tribal businesses whose operations were impacted by the Coronavirus outbreak. Now, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act extends the time to spend loan proceeds from eight weeks to 24 weeks and expands the percentage of funds that can be used for
Monday, June 08, 2020Find out when travel will be opening from Starship Travel
June 2020 Find out when travel will be opening! Amidst Corona virus, it has been difficult to keep track of all the changes, restrictions, openings and closings that are occurring worldwide.In this newsletter we hope to simplify all the opening dates that have been rapidly been announced. We recommend travel for the fall! By then, most places will be open and the new health protocols will be streamlined. Read on to find out when your favorite destination will open. Visit our
Wednesday, May 06, 2020CHASE is Hiring!
Employment Opportunities at Chase Elgin Credit Card Service Center 2500 Westfield Dr. Elgin, IL 60124 Are you ready to start a career at Chase? Submit your application on our website today!www.chase.com/careers200028578 -Specialist I - Collections - Elgin, IL We now have full-time opportunities in the Collection’s Group. Our Collections group creates and delivers the right solutions to our customers to resolve account delinquency, directly impacting the risk of loss to the Bank. We are looking for
Friday, February 28, 2020EAC's Business Review Newsletter for March 2020
EAC's Business Review Newsletter for February 2020
Friday, February 07, 2020SBA 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
Monday, February 03, 2020EAC's Business Review Newsletter for February 2020
EAC's Business Review Newsletter for February 2020
Friday, January 31, 2020What'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,
Monday, January 06, 2020New Downloadable Assistant Helps Small Businesses WIthhold the Right Amount of Income Tax
New Downloadable Assistant Helps Small Businesses WIthhold the Right Amount of Income Tax The Internal Revenue Service has launched a new online assistant designed to help employers, especially small businesses, easily determine the right amount of federal income tax to withhold from their workers' pay. Known as the Income Tax Withholding Assistant for Employers, this new spreadsheet-based tool is designed to help employers easily transition to the redesigned withholding system (no longer based on
Friday, January 03, 2020EAC'S Business Review Newsletter for January 2020
Wednesday, January 01, 2020Welcome 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,
Sunday, December 01, 2019December 2019 issue of the Business Connection newsletter
This is the monthly newsletter of the Elgin Area Chamber for December, 2019
Tuesday, October 01, 2019EAC's Business Review Newsletter for October 2019
This is the October issue of the monthly newsletter.
Sunday, September 01, 2019EAC's Business Review Newsletter for September 2019
Thursday, August 01, 2019EAC Business Review Newsletter for August 2019
Tuesday, July 02, 2019Welcome 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)
Tuesday, July 02, 2019Thank 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
Monday, July 01, 2019EAC's Business Review Newsletter for July 2019
This is the monthly newsletter of the Elgin Area Chamber for July, 2019
