Coronavirus update for 2.11.2021 – Weekly Jobs Report, IL House Finally Ok’s Virtual Meetings, and Eviction Extension
Chamber Members: Happy Thursday! Today we share the weekly jobs report and it’s not horrible. Additionally, there is information about mortgage relief, eviction bans, new state partners for vaccines, an unfortunate report on the Mainstreet Lending program, and some...
Joliet Chamber Initiates Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council
News Release Contact: Jen Howard, President jhoward@jolietchamber.com 815.727.5371 For Immediate Release Joliet Chamber Initiates Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council Joliet, IL. – February 11, 2021 – The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry would like...
Coronavirus update for 2.10.2021 – No Income Tax Raise, 1B Vaccine Expanded, and a New Drug Approved
Chamber Members: Today’s big news hints at what will be delivered next Wednesday during the combined Illinois Budget address & State of the State address. There is so much news circulating on vaccines it is hard not to get it out right away, so today’s update is...
Coronavirus update for 2.9.2021 – Governor Budget Talk, New House Rules, Vaccine Assistance, and More
Chamber Members: We have some interesting news coming out of our state and federal capitols today regarding budgets, rules, aid, and of course vaccines. In addition, the Will County Health Department will be getting some needed financial assistance to help with the...
Coronavirus update for 2.8.2021 – Act Quick on New Grant, Stimulus News (Child Addition), and Impeachment Rules
Chamber Members: In addition to the Super Bowl itself yesterday, Verizon also hosted a concert for small business aid and has opened a truly short window for applications. See information below for your opportunity to secure a grant in the amount of $10,000. Today’s...
Coronavirus update for 2.5.2021 – Targeted EIDL Advance Grant, January Econ Report, and New Vaccine Info
Chamber Members: Here’s the wrap to the weekend as we get ready for the Super Bowl. Not sure if you can even say that anymore, but we all know what the “Big Game” is. The SBA has announced a name change for one of their programs so read below about the Targeted EIDL...
Coronavirus update for 2.4.2021 – Relief for Gig Workers & Self-Employed, Aid Package Process Begins, and some Marketing Tips
Chamber Members: In addition to the arrival of the weekly jobs report, we’ve been greeted by some more snow (yay?!?!). Today begins the process to start a reconciliation vote on the Biden administration coronavirus aid package, relief for gig workers and the...
Coronavirus update for 2.3.2021 – Various Vaccine Items, Stimulus and Overall Aid Updates, and a New Grant Program
Chamber Members: Well, the good news may have slowed down as it’s been predicted that we’re in for six more weeks of winter. Of course that comes from a groundhog and we certainly have many other issues to keep an eye on. Today we share a variety of vaccine related...
Coronavirus update for 2.2.2021 – Positive Covid/Vaccine News, Follow Up on Aid Talks, Check Debate, and SALT Cap
Chamber Members: The new month continues to bring good news. COVID-19 hospitalizations and positivity rates continued on a steady decline in Illinois Monday as the state reported just 16 virus-related deaths over the previous 24 hours. Daily death counts fluctuate...
Coronavirus update for 2.1.2021 – NO More Tier Mitigations, New Pandemic Aid Plan, and Redistricting Based on Census Delay
Chamber Members: It is always nice to start off a week and in today’s case a new month with good news. Today we learned that our Region 7 covering Will and Kankakee counties has been allowed to roll back to Phase 4 under the Restore plan with NO tier mitigations. See...