by Jennifer Veremis | May 7, 2020 | Headlines, News
The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry is seeking our membership’s support for proposed legislation, titled the “Local Chamber, Tourism and 501(c)(6) Protection Act of 2020,” to extend eligibility for federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) relief funding to chambers of commerce, business and trade associations, and fellow 501(c)(6) not-for-profit organizations.
by Jennifer Veremis | May 6, 2020 | Headlines, News
Building on data, science, and guidance from public health experts and after consulting with stakeholders across the state, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker on May 5 announced Restore Illinois, a five-phase plan focused on saving lives, livelihood, and safely reopening Illinois.
by Jennifer Veremis | Apr 30, 2020 | News, President's Message
While striving to adhere to Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s “Stay at Home” Executive Order May 30 extension, our Chamber will continue to work diligently (and safely) to help Elmhurst businesses both sustain operations financially and keep their workforce employed during the health care and economic crisis caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic.
by Jennifer Veremis | Apr 27, 2020 | Headlines, News
The Governmental Affairs Committee of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry is forwarding information on the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic guidelines for phased re-opening of parks and golf courses, per Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s “Stay at Home” Executive Order extension effective May 1.
by Jennifer Veremis | Apr 27, 2020 | Headlines, News
The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (IDCEO) has made some funds available for WorkNet DuPage and counterpart offices throughout Illinois to prevent essential, small businesses from laying off or furloughing employees, with the amount that can be awarded per company from $5,000 up to $50,000.
by Jennifer Veremis | Apr 24, 2020 | Headlines, News
As expected on April 23, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker extended his “Stay at Home” Executive Order through the month of May with some easing on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic-implemented restrictions and the United States House of Representatives passed a U.S. Senate-approved $484 billion relief bill that included $310 billion to refund the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
by Jennifer Veremis | Apr 21, 2020 | Headlines, News
The Governmental Affairs Committee of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry is forwarding information from the Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (IACCE) asking our members to participate in the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Survey of Business Conditions in the Midwest resulting from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic.
by Jennifer Veremis | Apr 20, 2020 | Headlines, News
The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry has expanded its special “Dine Out” From Home website page to include some 60 non-member restaurants and bars among nearly 90 food and beverage businesses in Elmhurst who are “open for business” during Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s mandated state-wide Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic shutdown to provide drive-thru, carryout, curbside and/or delivery options for patrons.
by Jennifer Veremis | Apr 17, 2020 | News, President's Message
While striving to adhere to the City of Elmhurst’s “Stay Home, Save Lives” mandate as best we can, all of us—small businesses and not-for-profit organizations alike—are working diligently (and safely) to both sustain operations financially and keep our workforce employed during the health care and economic crisis caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic.
by Jennifer Veremis | Apr 16, 2020 | Headlines, News
The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry is seeking support from our members and the Elmhurst business community to include chambers of commerce and other 501(c)(6) not-for-profit organizations among the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) eligible recipients in the fourth piece of federal Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic-related economic relief legislation.
by Jennifer Veremis | Apr 13, 2020 | Headlines, News
The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry has developed a special “Dine Out” From Home website page to better link customers to some 30 member restaurants and bars who are providing food and beverage service via curbside pick-up, walk-in takeout, drive-thru and/or delivery during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic ban on dining in.
by Jennifer Veremis | Apr 11, 2020 | Headlines, News
The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry is joining chambers of commerce and small businesses across the state of Illinois to launch the ‘IL’ove Local campaign to encourage people to support local businesses during the week of April 11-18 during the economic impact caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic and the related local, state and federal restrictions.