Return to Better Resources

For a list of Morton businesses, resources, and updates, as well as emergency assistance, visit the Chamber’s site.

The Greater Peoria EDC also has an extensive list of resources, updated daily.

Below are some highlighted resources that may be helpful for our businesses and investors:

SBA Loans Available (message from the Illinois Economic Development Association)

All Illinois small businesses (according to SBA’s size standards) and private non-profits can now apply for loans of up to $2 million through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program. If your businesses have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic, this program offers working capital to meet needs including payroll, accounts payable, and fixed debt payments until the situation improves. Interest rates are 3.75% for small businesses and 2.75% for non-profits. Your businesses may apply now at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/

Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program FAQ
Daily Webinars will be available at www.sba.gov/il
Disaster loan information at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/Information/Index
Information for small businesses affected by coronavirus at www.sba.gov/coronavirus
All coronavirus-related federal government resources: www.usa.gov/coronavirus

Find more information for small businesses affected by coronavirus at www.sba.gov/coronavirus. Subscribe to email updates from SBA at bit.ly/SubscribeIL to stay up to date on SBA news and events. SBA resource partners (Illinois Small Business Development Centers, WBDC, SCORE, Veterans Business Outreach Center) stand ready to help. Go to www.sba.gov/local-assistance to find a counselor or mentor.

You can also email Illinois.do@sba.gov or call (312) 353-4528 (Chicago office) or (217) 747-8249 (Springfield office) to talk to a Small Business Administration team member directly.

Resources from IMEC

Manufacturing Helpline

Manufacturing Leaders & Experts Forum

Webinars

Supply Chain Disruption Planning

Match with a Supplier

Match your Supply

IMEC Blog

Legislative Action & Updates from Government Agencies

Local
Village of Morton Declared States of Emergency – 1 , 2

State

IL Executive Order No. 5 – Limiting Gatherings

IL Executive Order No. 10 – Shelter in Place

IL-DCEO Essential Business Designation FAQ

Federal

OSHA

IRS Coronavirus Website

Families First Coronavirus Response Act FAQ

USDA Implements Immediate Measures to Help Rural Residents, Businesses, and Communities Affected by COVID-19

Employer Support

General Guidance

For questions on “essential business”: IL Department of Commerce Hotline & Email 1 (800) 252-2923

Riffle & Associates is offering free evaluation of your policies and coverages for potential claims for your insurance policy’s business Interruption provisions. Call (309) 321-8365 or email to set up an appointment.

HR Toolkit – The Employer’s Guide to COVID-19

OSHA

AAIMEA Morning Briefs

Startup Greater Peoria – regular webinars

IL-DCEO Emergency Response for Employers Guide

PPE

For masks – A Perfect Promotion can order disposable medical masks for your business. Contact Clayton to order.

Modifying your office with glass protective shields? Best Made Signs and Parker Fabrication can help!

Families First Response Act Information for Employers

Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employer Paid Leave Requirements

DOL Mandatory Employer Posting

Frequesntly Asked Questions about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act