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New for 2021
Resources Available to Help Business Owners Affected by Covid-19
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From the US Chamber of Commerce:
NEW: Guide to Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Loans
The U.S. Chamber has created a new Guide to Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Loans to provide you with the latest information and answers to FAQs about the changes that have been made to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) Program as part of the end-of-year pandemic relief package Congress has passed.
Click here to view the U.S. Chamber's new Guide to Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Loans which we will continue to update as more information becomes available. We encourage you to share this with your members and networks as you see fit.
The U.S. Chamber has created a new Guide to Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Loans to provide you with the latest information and answers to FAQs about the changes that have been made to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) Program as part of the end-of-year pandemic relief package Congress has passed.
Click here to view the U.S. Chamber's new Guide to Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Loans which we will continue to update as more information becomes available. We encourage you to share this with your members and networks as you see fit.
EEOC Issues Vaccine Guidance
On December 16, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued guidance related to how the COVID-19 vaccine (and an employer’s decision to require the vaccine) interacts with various laws enforced by the EEOC. The EEOC enforces three laws potentially affecting an employer’s decision to require the COVID-19 vaccine: Title VII; the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA). While none of these laws specifically prohibit an employer from requiring employees to be vaccinated, they may require a particular analysis and findings in the event an employee objects to the vaccine.
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Your Bank Can Help
Contact your banker and have a conversation about your business and what is happening with it. They may be able to adjust your current loans to add months to the end of the loan to by-pass making payments now. If you have existing SBA Loans you may have a way to differ payments for up to 6 Months. Again, contact your banker and talk with them. Sooner is Better then Later.
State of Illinois Resources
Illinois Emergency Small Business Grants and Loans Assistance
Small Business Administration Resources
Disaster Assistance Loan Program: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance
Other Resources for Help
Contact your banker and have a conversation about your business and what is happening with it. They may be able to adjust your current loans to add months to the end of the loan to by-pass making payments now. If you have existing SBA Loans you may have a way to differ payments for up to 6 Months. Again, contact your banker and talk with them. Sooner is Better then Later.
State of Illinois Resources
Illinois Emergency Small Business Grants and Loans Assistance
Small Business Administration Resources
Disaster Assistance Loan Program: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance
Other Resources for Help
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