The City of Evanston's Economic Development Division
The City of Evanston's Economic Development Division
Business Resources
The City of Evanston Economic Development Division is monitoring available resources and will do our best to distribute the latest updates via our Evanston Edge newsletter.
The Evanston COVID-19 Task Force Partners (City of Evanston, Evanston Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Evanston, Main-Dempster Mile and Chicago’s NorthShore CVB) have put together a list of resources for small businesses, as well as marketing strategies that will allow your business the opportunity to meet your consumers in the digital space. New versions updated as additional information becomes available.
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Newsletter Archives:Additional Local Resources
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan
Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) are now available for all business in Illinois. The three step electronic loan application process is being administered by the SBA. Click here for the Application Process.
Daily Webinars are available at: www.sba.gov.il
EIDL Program Details:.
- Up to $2 million per business
- eligible for small businesses and private non-profits who have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic
- Provides working capital for payroll, accounts payable, and fixed debt payments
- Interest rates are 3.75% for businesses and 2.75% for non-profits
Subscribe to SBA email updates here. To find a counselor or mentor through the SBA's resource partners visit www.sba.gov/local-assistance.Additional Information:- Economic Injury Disaster Loan FAQs
- Disaster Loan Information
- Information for small businesses affected by coronavirus at: www.sba.gov/coronavirus
- All coronavirus-related federal resources: www.usa.gov/coronavirus
Federal Resources
- COVID-19 Tax Relief Information from the IRS
- US Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Program
- US Small Business Administration Loans
- US Small Business Administration Lender Match Program
- Mental Health Assistance by voice or text - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746. (TTY 1-800-846-8517) or call 911
State of Illinois Resources
City of Evanston / District 65/202 Assistance for children affected by school closures
COVID-19 Information and Resource Guides
- Center for Disease Control COVID-19 Website
- Center for Disease Control Guide for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to COVID-19
- Mental Health & Stress Management Recommendations during COVID-19
- Illinois Department of Public Health COVID-19 updates
- Evanston COVID-19 page
- Chicago Department of Public Health COVID-19 Guidance for Businesses and Employers
- National Restaurant Association Coronavirus Information and Resources
- COVID-19 Fact Sheet
- Guidance for Community- and Faith-Based Organizations
- Guidance for Schools and Institutions of Higher Education
- Guidance for Individuals and Households
- World Health Organization COVID-19
- CARES Act Summary
Non-Profit Assistance
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