August 1, 2020 - Seminars, Grants, and Village Operations
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Learning is key to transform your business with new services and communication channels to speak with your customers. Free training resources exist including the Village Economic Development Committee's quarterly BEST series, our two Chambers of Commerce, and our local Small Business Development Centers. |
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A website is a key marketing tool for doing business nowadays, especially for the new generation of decision makers. In today's fast-paced world, it only takes .05 seconds for visitors to form an opinion of a website. This BEST webinar will discuss what it takes to make a good first impression. Your website should not only attract & educate visitors about your business, but it should also convince them to DO business with you.
Lynn Ventimiglia-Lobit of diamonddog Strategic Marketing Services will be presenting for this edition of our B.E.S.T. series. Registration is required. Join us! For more information, contact Kathy Sjodin at 630-823-5778 or ksjodin@hpil.org
When: August 11, 2020, 10:30 AM?-?12:00 PM
Who: Lynn Ventimiglia-Lobit of diamonddog Strategic Marketing Services
Topic: First Impressions Matter
Where: Virtual
Register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/114195393496 for a log in
The Village Economic Development Committee (EDC) is committed to the health of our small businesses and is pleased to partner with the Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce, Northwest Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Schaumburg Public Library and Poplar Creek Public Library to provide this free training.
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This year's forum will take a look at the "new normal" and topics will include marketing, moving to business online, capital resources, pivoting to new products and services, and making an online presence a top priority. Businesses need to have more than just a Facebook page, and their websites should be cell phone/mobile-responsive.
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The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Minority Economic Empowerment (DCEO - OMEE) will host a series of webinars to celebrate National Black Business Month beginning August 1st, 2020. DCEO has partnered with Groupon and the Small Business Administration to facilitate panel discussions that address issues facing Black Owned businesses in Illinois. A full list of events is here.
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The National Association of Restaurant has consistently provided reliable guidance during the pandemic. Their webinar series is available online.
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 EWC
6704 Barrington Rd
Hanover Park
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The EWC in Hanover Park at 6704 Barrington Road remains closed to the public but fall classes will offered online. Begin the registration process at www.elgin.edu. Scroll down to find the green box that says Adult Basic Education, and click on “Learn More”. On the next webpage, go to the blue box labelled “English as a Second Language (ESL); High School Equivalency (HSE/GED)” and click on “START HERE”. Education and Work Center staff will contact you by phone and email to sign you up for online classes. Day and evening classes available:
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Adult Basic Education (reading, math, writing)
- High School Equivalency (HSE) classes in English (daytime and evening) and Spanish (evening only)
- Telephone number: 630-634-7400 (leave a message)
The American Job Center, located in the EWC also offers services virtually. For more information, call 847.437.9424, email contact@bcsillinois.org, or visit this website: www.northcookjobcenter.com. The direct phone number is 630-634-7411 (leave a message) - Career resources
- Resume building
- Computer workshops
- Training assistance
- Job opportunities
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It has been a challenging year. After a promising Phase 4 re-opening in June, business slowed for some in July as customers reacted cautiously to news of covid spikes across the country. Illinois has held steady and we should all be proud of this! With precautions and social distancing policies, restaurants have remained open, following strict public health procedures, and our daycare centers are open, though at reduced capacity. Gatherings with 50 people or fewer are permitted, testing is available, and tracing is commonplace. Illinois statistics, daily news releases, and a wide variety of resources are at: https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/ The US Chamber of Commerce has assembled industry specific suggestions for reopening. https://www.uschamber.com/reopening-businessAs others surge, Illinois remains an outlier with our communities following the Restore Illinois plan. For more information, view the full plan. Let’s keep up the good work!
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When the pandemic started the Community and Economic Development Department made outreach calls and emails to every business and we’ve lessened the frequency. We know everyone is focusing on getting back to business. Please let us know how your business is doing. How are you doing?
We heard businesses needed extra signage to communicate they were open, and that many did not have an online presence with website and social media tools. The Village Board approved a Small Business Assistance Program which has provided “open” signs to over 60 businesses. And right now, marketing grants are available to our small businesses to assist in creating an on-line presence. More information is online.
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The State continues to reopen applications for individual programs, as funds remain: Child Care Restoration Grants (Now Open until August 14, 2020)- Grant for licensed childcare providers in the state of Illinois. For more information, please visit HERE. There is information at the website available in English and Spanish.
LISC Small Business Relief Grants Round 5 now open until Monday, August 3, 2020 at 10:59 p.m. |
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Applications for the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) are being accepted through August 8, 2020. There is still $100B in PPP funds available. Improvements to PPP allow for funds to cover 24 weeks (instead of 8), and reduction of the payroll threshold to be 60% (paroll) / 40% (rent/utilities, etc.).
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Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 8:00 a.m.– 4:30 pm Closed on Wednesday. The Finance Counter at the Police Department will no longer be open beginning August 3rd. Entrance to Village Hall: Main Front Entrance Only Side and back entrances of the building (Doors 6 & 7) will be closed to the Public, except for emergency egress
Visitors to Village Hall- All visitors MUST wear a face covering over their mouth and nose to enter Village Facilities.
- Only one visitor at a time will be allowed at a Village counter.
- All visitors MUST practice social distancing by maintaining at least 6’ of physical separation from others. Children under the age of 18 can accompany a visitor
- Visitors are encouraged to utilize hand sanitizer stationed inside the main entrance.
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The Village’s emergency declaration will expire on August 6, 2020, which means the suspension of water shut-off, waiving of late fees, escalation of parking tickets, and citations are ending. Code Enforcement will resume the curb appeal program and cite for ordinance violations as of August 7, 2020.
If you have any questions regarding late fees or shut-offs, or concern with your water and sewer bills, please call water billing at 630-823-5790 or email waterbilling@hpil.org.
COVID-19 UPDATESStay in touch with the latest Hanover Park Village Service Updates & Information regarding the COVID-19 outbreak.
Visit www.hpil.org/HPCOVID19
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Questions? Please Contact the Community & Economic Development DepartmentSHUBHRA GOVIND, AICPDirector of Community and Economic Development 630-823-5781 ELLEN WEBERVillage Planner 630-823-5779
If you would like your business news included in a Business Matters newsletter, please contact Village Planner Ellen Weber at (630) 823-5779, or eweber@hpil.org
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