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Tuesday, February 23, 2021PPP Focusing on Small Business Assistance for ''Mom-and-Pop'' Businesses
WASHINGTON – Building on a month of strong results, the Biden-Harris Administration and the U.S. Small Business Administration are taking steps with the Paycheck Protection Program to further promote equitable relief for America’s mom-and-pop businesses. The latest round of Paycheck Protection Program funding opened one month ago and already the Biden Administration has succeeded in making major improvements to the program’s implementation:For businesses with fewer than ten employees, the share of
Friday, February 12, 2021Illinois Capital Development Board Expands Program to Increase Number of Underrepresented Businesses with State Contracts
Partnering for Progress Program to Offer Additional Virtual Sessions for Businesses Owned by Women, Veterans, People with Disabilities and Minorities CHICAGO – Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB) is pleased to announce a series of Partnering for Progress virtual outreach sessions to familiarize contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and suppliers with bidding opportunities with the State of Illinois. CDB will collaborate with other entities in convening educational forums and providing
Friday, February 12, 2021The State of Illinois Announces New Methodology to Increase Diversity in Contracting
The State of Illinois Announces New Methodology to Increase Diversity in Contracting The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) Business Enterprise Program (BEP) today announced the roll out of its new formula to increase representation of diverse contractors throughout the state. The new methodology is the first change to the formula since its inception and will help ensure that diversity goals are attainable. ”CMS is committed to increasing access to opportunities for diverse
Thursday, February 11, 2021Chicago Releases Roadmap for Easing of COVID-19 Protection
February 10, 2021 Dear Chicagoan, Today, the City of Chicago announced a roadmap for the continued easing of COVID-19 regulations, particularly as they relate to indoor dining. Chicago is making significant progress, and this framework provides clear guidance for a safe and responsible easing of mitigations as COVID-19 metrics continue to improve. Under this plan, indoor capacity at bars, restaurants and events can increase
Thursday, February 11, 2021Elgin Fideliter Club presents donation in honor of Szpekowski
The Fideliter Club of Elgin, one of the area’s longest established charities founded in 1882, recently presented a monetary donation of $15,000 to Food for Greater Elgin. The donation was given to assist the Milk2MyPlate program. It was presented with added recognition to the club’s emeritus member Pat Szpekowski, APR, president of PR Strategies & Communications, Inc./PmS advertising, inc. in Elgin. A long-time supporter of the club and member since 2002, she served as Fideliter Club president in 2010,
Wednesday, February 10, 2021Gov. Pritzker Announces Expansion of Phase 1B Eligibility on February 25th
Gov. Pritzker Announces Expansion of Phase 1B Eligibility on February 25th Phase 1B Eligibility Will Expand to Individuals With Comorbidities and Underlying Conditions; Will Prioritize Those with Disabilities QUINCY — In light of a steadily increasing federal vaccine supply, Illinois is making plans to expand Phase 1B eligibility on February 25 to people who have comorbidities and underlying conditions as defined by the CDC. In addition, Illinois will also prioritize individuals with disabilities. Since
Tuesday, February 09, 2021February Newsletter of Worldwide Network Solutions
Web Version | Unsubscribe | Forward About World Wide Network Solutions, Inc. World Wide Network Solutions, Inc. specializes in wide range of services, including tailored IT services and solutions for small and medium businesses and their owners. We are committed to providing each and every one of our clients with high quality service and support. Our unique IT team is incredibly friendly and can help you every step of the way in growing your business. Latest
Friday, February 05, 2021Illinois Supply Chain Management Training Program
State of Illinois and ASCM Launch First-of-its-Kind Training Program to Prepare Residents for Jobs Fuled by Growing E-Commerce Industry The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced a new training program designed to prepare more residents for roles in Illinois' growing supply chain management industry. In partnership with the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), the Illinois Supply Chain Management Training Program seeks to match residents who have become
Thursday, February 04, 2021IDES Announces Progress in Implementing Continued UI Assistance
IDES Announces Progress in Implementing Continued Assistance ActRevisions Impacting, FPUC, PUA, PUA Overpayments, PEUC, MEUCSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today announced programmatic updates and changes to several unemployment programs contained within the Continued Assistance Act (CAA), signed into law on December 27, 2020, and the progress the Department is making in implementing the wide-ranging changes to these programs. These updates and changes, outlined below,
Thursday, February 04, 2021Kane County Health Dept
KANE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT PLANS TO BEGIN VACCINATING EDUCATORS (1b essential workers) Educators and support staff Will be Receiving First Doses as Early as Next Week Geneva, IL. (February 4, 2021) - The Kane County Health Department is starting to vaccinate those in Education starting the week of February 8th. Roughly 78% of education personnel opted to get the vaccine, which equates to approximately 11,500 persons. The health of school personnel is critically important in keeping schools open safely
Thursday, February 04, 2021Hastings Invests in MKD Electric
HASTINGS INVESTS IN MKD ELECTRIC, INC. Hastings Equity Partners (Hastings), a preferred capital partner to founders of lower, middle-market businesses is pleased to announce its fourth Fund IV platform investment: MKD Electric, Inc. (“MKD”). Based in Elgin, Illinois, MKD is one of the nation’s leading full-service industrial automation and electrical service platforms with a 25-year history of safety, high quality service, and exceptional performance. MKD provides engineering, design, installation,
Wednesday, February 03, 2021State Directs Excess Vaccine to Those Eligible in Phase 1B
State Directs Excess Vaccine from Pharmacy Partnership Program to Those Eligible in Phase 1BIllinois Department of Human Services deploying teams to help vaccinate long-term care residents and staff as quickly as possibleSPRINGFIELD – In order to increase the limited supply of vaccine to eligible recipients, the State of Illinois is working with Walgreens and CVS pharmacies to temporarily redirect approximately 97,000 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine doses that have not yet been used for the federal
Monday, February 01, 2021NIU EigerLab February Newsletter
February 1, 2021 NIU EIGERlab serves the region with leading edge business and engineering support services targeting physical and digital product-based initiatives. Whether you're a new or existing entrepreneur, inventor, start-up or an existing company interested in innovation, NIU EIGERlab is a regional resource for commercialization and
Friday, January 29, 2021IL Dept of Transportation Announces Workshops to Strengthen Bidding for Work Skills
Building Blocks of Success: IDOT announces February dates for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program workshops CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation is hosting free virtual workshops in February as part of its Building Blocks of Success series for firms interested in participating in the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program, strengthening their skills and bidding on state projects. The workshops are open to all, but some are tailored to specific districts/regions of the state. The
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