Community News
Updates, announcements, and insights from the Chamber and local business community.
Businesses to Benefit from PPP Federal Relief Changes
Earlier today (June 5), United States President Donald J. Trump signed into law changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) federal relief funding guidelines proposed in the now-stalled $3 trillion The HEROES Act to the benefit of businesses across America, following approval by the U.S. Senate on June 3 and by the U.S. House of Representatives on May 28.
Chicago Fed Survey Seeks Updated COVID-19 Business Impact
The Governmental Affairs Committee of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry is forwarding information from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago asking our membes to participate in a Re-Survey of Business Conditions in the Midwest resulting from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic.
President’s Message for June of 2020
Dear Members: Taking to the streets in protest is the right of every American citizen, while looting, arson and violence are acts of criminals, even when thinly veiled under the guise of genuine public outrage. Standing in the face of a police officer, shouting...
Chambers of Commerce Serve Essential Role In Phase 3 Re-Opening
Prior to Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker release industry-specific guidelines to assist with the safe re-opening of businesses as the state enter Phase 3 of his five-phase Restore Illinois plan, chambers of commerce statewide collaborated on task forces and solicited information from their hundreds of thousands of business members to provide input on these guidelines.
City Eyeing Outdoor Business Expansion, Liquor License Freeze
The Governmental Affairs Committee of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry is sharing information from the City of Elmhurst on outdoor business expansion options and freezing liquor license fees at the Elmhurst City Council Public Affairs and Safety (PA&S) Committee meeting at Elmhurst City Hall tonight at 7 p.m.
DuPage County Plans for Re-Opening of Non-Essential Businesses
The Governmental Affiars Committee of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry is sharing information on planning guidlines for re-opening “non-essential” facilities up for consideration at today’s County of DuPage Board of Commissioners meeting.
Businesses Prep For Restore Illinois Phase 3 Implementation
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker on May 24 released new industry-specific guidelines to allow for a safe re-opening of businesses as the state progresses into the Phase 3 of his five-phase Restore Illinois plan.
U.S. Chamber Shares ‘Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness’
The Governmental Affairs Committee of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry is sharing information from the United States Chamber of Commerce outlining guidelines for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness, as requireded by the U.S. Treasury Department and the U.S. Small Business Adminitration (SBA).
Special President’s Message Update On COVID-19 For May 2020
While willingly adhering to Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s “Stay at Home” Executive Order May 30 extension, business leaders and elected officials across our state are speaking out in opposition to a longer-than-expected timeline within the Governor’s five-phase Restore Illinois plan developed in partnership with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).
The HEROES Act Proposes $3T In Additional COVID-19 Relief
Today’s multi-chamber webinar featuring United States Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Illinois 8th District) has been postponed following U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-California 12 District) May 12 legislative proposal for another $3 trillion in federal Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic financial aid.
County Commits $7M To Reinvest DuPage Small Business Relief
DuPage County announced on May 12 the launching of Reinvest DuPage, a grant relief program developed in partnership with Choose DuPage for small businesses and independent contractors. The program will provide grants to sustain some businesses impacted by COVID-19.
Elmhurst Mayor Wants Regional Shift To Restore Illinois
In a May 11 letter to Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, City of Elmhurst Mayor Steve Morley requested that Elmhurst and DuPage County be removed from the Northeast Region (with Cook County and the City of Chicago) within the five-phase Restore Illinois plan in order for local businesses to open earlier than the late June projection or possible later.