COVID-19 Dashboard

Click here to access the SSMMA’s Covid-19 Resource Center. Included are maps, links, and other helpful resources that provide information from the federal, state, and local governments on the latest statistics, guidelines, and procedures to make sure Illinois residents keep each other healthy through these difficult times.

Com-ed Bill Assistance for Small businesses

ComEd’s Small Business Assistance Program provides eligible small-business customers that are past due on their energy bills with a one-time grant equal to 30 percent of their total ComEd balance (up to $1,000) for a limited time. Customers whose electric service has not been disconnected can then set up their remaining balance due on a payment plan of up to six months. Customers can visit ComEd.com/SmallBizAssistance or call 1-877-4-COMED-1 (1-877-426-6331) to learn more or apply for the Small Business Assistance Program.

sba loans available to illinois businesses, nonprofits impacted by civil unrest

October 15, 2020: Governor JB Pritzker today announced the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved the state’s request for federal assistance to help businesses and private non-profits in more than 60 counties recover from economic injury stemming from civil unrest that took place in Illinois between May 26 and July 30. Qualifying businesses will be eligible for up to $2 million in emergency loans for working capital, which includes operational costs, PPE, payroll and more.

NEW Payroll protection program (ppp) Loan forgiveness applications under $50k

SBA has announced a simplified loan forgiveness application for borrowers of $50,000 or less.

• Loan Forgiveness application HERE (See FAQ in English and Spanish)

• English webinar on PPP Loan Forgiveness: What Nonprofits and Small Businesses Need to Know WATCH HERE

• Spanish language webinar on Loan Forgiveness Application WATCH HERE

cook county community recovery initiative covid-19 recovery programs

Cook County created this rapid response initiative to provide equitable and holistic comprehensive financial relief and critical support services to help suburban Cook County residents and small businesses rebound stronger than ever from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. There is a wide variety of programs designed to help businesses and residents:

For Businesses

• Small Business Assistance Program

• Technical Assistance Program

• Job Training & Placement Program

• Manufacturing Concierge Program

For Residents

• Food Security Program

• Housing Stability Assistance Program

• Mortgage Assistance Program

• Rental Assistance Program

• Resident Cash Assistance Program

• Utility Assistance Program

kitchen-2-kitchen grants by dish roulette

Minority-owned restaurants in the Chicagoland area can apply at https://www.dishroulettekitchen.com/, in English or Spanish. This grant is open to undocumented business owners.