Elmhurst Mayor Issues COVID-19 Executive Order
Elmhurst Mayor Steve Morley issued a March 23 Executive Order with the intent of lessoning the hardships that have transpired due to the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Update of SBA and Illinois Disaster Loans
The Governmental Affairs Committee of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry is sharing information from today’s Illinois Chamber of Commerce-sponsored United States Small Business Administration (SBA) and U.S. Chamber of Commerce conference call briefing on federal business assistance related to COVID-19, as follows:
Illinois Businesses Eligible for SBA Loans
As expected, the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) on March 19 approved Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s application for small businesses and not-for-profits across our state to be declared eligible for low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance of up to $2 million relating to financial damages caused to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic.
SBA Seeks COVID-19 Small Business Impact
The Governmental Affairs Committee of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry, in cooperation with the City of Elmhurst, is forwarding information on the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (IDCEO) efforts to secure federal relief for Illinois businesses impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic.
Families First Coronavirus Relief Act
The Governmental Affairs Committee of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry is forwarding information from the Illinois Chamber of Commerce on what employers need to know about the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (HR6201) passed the United States House of Representatives and under consideration by the U.S. Senate.
Restaurant, Bar Patrons Have Service Options
Nearly 30 Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry members are among some 80 food and beverage businesses in Elmhurst that will remain open during Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s mandated two-week, state-wide shutdown of restaurants and bar to provide drive-thru, carryout, curbside and/or delivery options for patrons.
Special President’s Message on COVID-19
Following Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s March 13 coronavirus (COVID-19)-related order closing all restaurants and bars, as well as all schools, effective March 17 through March 30, City of Elmhurst officials contacted the our Chamber to request input and support in assisting this directly-impacted segment of our business community.
President’s Message for March 2020
I and other representatives from our Chamber will travel to the Springfield in both March and April to meet with members of the Illinois General Assembly to discuss proposed legislation that will directly impact employers and their businesses.
Fed Reports Benefits of U.S. ‘Tortoise’ Economy
While America’s economy—or Gross Domestic Product (GDP)—grew at a rate of only 2.3% in 2019 versus the 3% standard, 2.1 million new jobs were created in the past 12 months, the nation’s unemployment rate of 3.5% fell historically low and energy prices (oil and natural gas) remained well below their historical norms.
18th Annual Economic Outlook Luncheon and Expo Photo Page
Nearly 300 members and guests from the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry and surrrounding area chambers particpate in the 18th Annual Multi-Chamber Economic Outlook Luncheon and Expo at Ashyana Banquets in Downers Grove on Feburary 7.
President Message for February
During my Annual “State of Our Chamber” Address at the 101st Annual ECCI Awards Gala on January 31, I promoted how our Chamber will assist Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187 in hosting the 2020 American Legion Baseball Great Lakes Regional Tournament at Plunkett Park from August 4-9.
101st Annual Awards Gala Photo Page
Some 150 members and guests celebrated the 101st Annual ECCI Awards Gala at The Drake Oak Brook Hotel in Oak Brook on January 31.