Take action.

“Our industry is unique in needing help. Our industry is a tapestry of small and independent businesses supporting larger companies, servicing the larger interests of major corporations and our economy.  That foundation is about to crumble.  Our industry will likely be the last to return to normal, and those industries that benefit from live events will not return to normal until we do.” - Live Events Coalition

The Illinois Events Coalition has compiled a list of resources to help you navigate these times. Stay up to date on the latest information related to COVID-19 and reopening guidelines.

 Share on social.

These are the handles for the Reps that you can tag on Instagram: @senduckworth @durbincampaign @repchuygarcia @repmikequigley @repseancasten

You can find all the IL representatives here

This is the Governors:  @govpritzker @jbpritzker

Sample copy: 

The events industry needs urgent action. Millions will lose their jobs. Hundreds of thousands of businesses will close. And the creators of the events that celebrate our milestone moments could be gone forever. #SaveIllinoisEvents

The events industry consists of thousands of small businesses, gig economy workers and solopreneurs. We’re family. We’re livelihoods. We are 5.9 million jobs and 105 BILLION to the economy. We want nothing more than to create events again and get back to work. Until we can, we desperately need Congress’ help to do it. #SaveIllinoisEvents 
Our industry is unique in needing help. Our industry is a tapestry of small and independent businesses supporting larger companies, servicing the larger interests of major corporations and our economy.  That foundation is about to crumble.  Our industry will likely be the last to return to normal, and those industries that benefit from live events will not return to normal until we do. #SaveIllinoisEvents

HELP AMPLIFY: Send to everyone you know! 

And if you could follow us, we would be so grateful! 

Please follow on:

Instagram: @ILeventscoalition Twitter: @eventsillinois Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ILeventscoalition/ 

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Contact your elected officials in Illinois

Sign the Petition:

Click to Sign the Live Events Coalition Change.org Petition

Send Emails:

Senator Tammy Duckworth

Senator Dick Durbin

Rep. Chuy Garcia

Rep. Mike Quigley

Rep Sean Casten

Please use the google doc link provided by the Live Events Coalition below:

Click Here for the Form Letter

Find your IL Reps

https://www.illinoispolicy.org/maps/

Outside of Illinois and want to get involved?

Contact your Representatives

Contact your Senators

While we are an Illinois based coalition, we do believe this is a national effort and encourage all to participate

Get relief.

Facebook grants.

Click Here.

 

Buy masks from local companies

Click Here & Here

 

IL minority economic empowerment site.

Click Here.

Inc.com grants list.

Click Here.

 

Dept of Commerce COVID-19 site.

Click Here.

 

SBA women-owned business site.

Click Here.

 

Hennessy Grants & Relief Fund

Click Here.

Downstate IL grants

Click Here.

 

Chicago business resiliency fund.

Click Here.

 

SBA LGBT-owned business resources.

Click Here.

 

COVID-19 Testing sites in Illinois.

Click Here.

SBA relief options.

Click Here.

 

Women owned business grants

Click Here.

 

Chicago Microbusiness Recovery Grant.

Click Here.

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