In this time of immense change, we understand that many small businesses are facing challenges. We are thinking of each and every one of the small business owners of McLean County every single day as we do our best to be of service. 

 

Our SBDC team is open. We are providing our no-cost services "virtually" for current and incoming clients via phone, email, and video chat. We are also communicating federal, state, and local updates and resources via our website COVID-19 Resources page, our email list,  and our Facebook Business page as quickly as we can each day. 

 

We highly encourage McLean County small business owners and community members to continue to monitor official communications from the CDC, McLean County Health Department, and BNPrepared.org.

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If you would like to receive our latest updates, please please sign up for our email newsletter via the button below. To learn more about the following topics, please click the appropriate links below that will take you to the appropriate sections on the COVID-19 Resources page. We update it daily, so check back frequently. 

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1. Be aware of Coronavirus scams 

2. Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act

3. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP SBA 7a)

4. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)​

5. PPE Items (both for businesses that need PPE and businesses that can donate PPE)​

6. Illinois - Emergency Small Business Grant and Loan Assistant Initiatives​

7. SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL)

8. Walmart Open Call 2020

9. Additional Assistance Programs​

10. Advice to small business owners on how to "Pivot and Plan" during change