As a part of the Chicago Recovery Plan, the City is offering community development grants to Chicago entrepreneurs, small businesses and developers. The Department of Planning & Development (DPD) is accepting grant applications for funding to support commercial, mixed-use, and light manufacturing development. The City will consider a diverse array of improvement projects, including storefront […] … Read more “Chicago Recovery Community Development Grants”
Tag: Covid-19
City of Chicago Announces Chi Biz Strong + Outdoor Dining Grant Programs
The City of Chicago’s new Chi Biz Strong and Outdoor Dining Grants will provide over $20 million in support to small businesses and non-profits. Applications are now open! Read more “City of Chicago Announces Chi Biz Strong + Outdoor Dining Grant Programs”
City of Chicago Announces New Indoor Mask Mandate
As the average number of new daily cases of COVID-19 in Chicago surpasses 400, the City is requiring all individuals aged 2 and over, regardless of their vaccination status, to wear a mask while indoors in public settings. Read more “City of Chicago Announces New Indoor Mask Mandate”
Illinois Back to Business (B2B) Grant Program
The Illinois Back to Business grant program will deploy small businesses recovery grants for those hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more “Illinois Back to Business (B2B) Grant Program”
New Ravenswood Patio Rebate Program Helps Restaurants & Bars Increase Outdoor Capacity
As Chicago makes continued progress in the fight against COVID-19, local bars and restaurants are preparing for critical summer. To support these small business owners, GRCC is launching a new Ravenswood Patio Rebate program. Read more “New Ravenswood Patio Rebate Program Helps Restaurants & Bars Increase Outdoor Capacity”
City Announces Updated Phase Four COVID Regulations and Chicago Bridge Phase
Progress in Chicago’s fight against COVID-19 has allowed for expanded indoor capacity and easing of other restrictions for local businesses. As of April 29, 2021, new guidelines are in effect. Read more “City Announces Updated Phase Four COVID Regulations and Chicago Bridge Phase”
Webinar: Restaurant Revitalization Fund
The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced the launch of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. Join GRCC for a free webinar on this new relief program, which will provide emergency financial assistance for eligible restaurants, bars, and other qualifying businesses impacted by COVID-19. Read more “Webinar: Restaurant Revitalization Fund”
Updated COVID-19 Regulations for Chicago Businesses – March 2021
Progress in the fight against COVID-19 has allowed for expanded indoor capacity, extended operating hours and loosening of other restrictions for businesses. As of March 2, 2021, new guidelines are in effect. Read more “Updated COVID-19 Regulations for Chicago Businesses – March 2021”
Ravenswood COVID-19 Prep Rebate Program Applications Reopen
Last year, the Ravenswood COVID-19 Rebate Program assisted local small business owners with the cost of PPE, sanitation supplies and other safety equipment. To help businesses prepare for evolving state and city guidelines, GRCC is reopening applications in January 2021. Read more “Ravenswood COVID-19 Prep Rebate Program Applications Reopen”
Good News from Ravenswood: Small Businesses Rise to the Challenges of 2020
We’re kicking off our new series, Good News from Ravenswood, by highlighting local small businesses that rose to the challenges of 2020. Read more “Good News from Ravenswood: Small Businesses Rise to the Challenges of 2020”
Chicago Phase IV Guideline Update
Progress in the fight against COVID-19 has allowed for expanded indoor capacity, extended operating hours and loosening of other restrictions for businesses. As of Thurs., October 1st, at 5:00am, new guidelines are in effect. Read more “Chicago Phase IV Guideline Update”
Lunch & Learn: Business Interruption Claims
Have you got questions about your small business insurance coverage, possible business interruption claims, or potential areas of liability arising from the COVID-19 pandemic? Join us on Zoom and get some answers! Read more “Lunch & Learn: Business Interruption Claims”
Phase IV: Gradually Resume
Phase IV Gradually Resume: Industry Guidelines for Reopening UPDATE: As part of Phase IV: Gradually Resume guidelines, the reinstatement of certain restrictions will go into effect Friday, July 24 at 12:01 a.m. Restrictions include: Bars, taverns, breweries and other establishments that serve alcohol for on-site consumption without a retail food license will no longer be […] … Read more “Phase IV: Gradually Resume”
Tips and Tools for Working from Home
Working from isn’t as easy as it seems. We miss the routine chats with co-workers to think through problems, the structure of a scheduled workday, and a reliable work-station. For many of us, working from home also means childcare, pets, and all the other household tasks (and distractions) that require our attention. Not to mention […] … Read more “Tips and Tools for Working from Home”
Reopening Chicago: Phase III Guidelines for Businesses
While currently in Phase II, where the goal is to continue flattening the curve while safely being outside, we are on track to move to Phase III at the close of May. Phase III is deemed a “cautious” reopening and will focus on: Non-essential workers begin to return to work in a phased way, Select businesses, non-profits, city entities open with demonstrated, appropriate protections for workers and customers. Read more “Reopening Chicago: Phase III Guidelines for Businesses”
Local Printers Provide Support for Fellow Business Owners and Nonprofits
In the midst of our current pandemic, local businesses and community members are impacted by prolonged uncertainty; both in terms of supporting families and businesses through the immediate stresses of lockdowns and furloughs and being able to plan for the future. Several local printers are offering their services to local business owners to help them […] … Read more “Local Printers Provide Support for Fellow Business Owners and Nonprofits”