The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
To learn more, click here.
SBA Disaster Assistance in Response to Coronavirus
Calumet Manufacturing Industry Sector Partnership
A network of business leaders, supported by community partners, working to strengthen manufacturing in the Calumet region.
The partnership is led by manufacturing volunteers and always looking for new manufacturing members to participate! A willingness to collaborate, make things happen, and passion for manufacturing is all that is needed (no membership fee or dues required).
Chicago Defense Resiliency Program
The Chicago Defense Resiliency Program supports the region’s defense and manufacturing firms by:
Identifying opportunities for firms to diversify and find new suppliers
Addressing critical needs such as digital readiness, cybersecurity, and workforce development
Increasing the amount of inbound and outbound contracts
Connecting small businesses to the resources and services needed to grow
The program is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense. Interested in becoming a Department of Defense supplier? DFARS Cybersecurity requirements at the top of your priority list? Need help breaking down government contracting? Visit the website to learn more about the program.
https://www.chicagometrometal.org/chicagodefenseresiliencyprogram
Chicago Metro Metals Consortium
The Chicago Metro Metal Consortium (CMMC) supports and strengthens the region’s metal manufacturing cluster by promoting the Chicago metro region as a leading center for manufacturing, strategically and efficiently aligning stakeholder efforts, and offering manufacturers resources to grow their businesses.
CMMC serves as a platform for stakeholders that support the regional manufacturing industry. CMMC convenes workforce training providers and community colleges to discuss opportunities for collaboration, economic development organizations to advance innovative and thoughtful initiatives, and manufacturers to engage in supporting workforce and program development that will support the broader manufacturing ecosystem.