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.
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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
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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:
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?
While we are an Illinois based coalition, we do believe this is a national effort and encourage all to participate
Learn more.
NATIONAL
National COVID website:
US Chamber of Commerce:
https://www.uschamber.com/co/small-business-coronavirus
CARES Act:
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/faqs-employee-retention-credit-under-the-cares-act
SBA:
https://www.sba.gov/disaster-assistance/coronavirus-covid-19
Federal Trade Commission:
CDC:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html
Legal Resource Pro Bono:
ILLINOIS-Reopening Guidelines and Resources
Chicago Mayor’s Reopening Guidelines and Information and Business Portal
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/covid-19/home/reopening-business-portal.html
State of Illinois Reopening Guidelines and Business Portal
https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/restore-illinois-introduction
Illinois Bridge to Phase 5 Details and Guidelines
https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/bridge-phase
Illinois Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/bacp.html
https://coronavirus.illinois.gov
Illinois Department of Employment Security
https://www2.illinois.gov/ides
Executive Orders from Governor Pritzker
https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/resources-for-executive-orders
Chicago Chamber of Commerce
Get relief.
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.
