Black Business Update – Events and Financial Resources Time Sensitive!
Please see the following events and resources from the Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) Office of Minority Economic Empowerment (OMEE)
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Chicago Recovery Plan Grant for community development launches citywide for small businesses
City of Chicago Recovery Plan Grant launches citywide for small businesses. Info session 1/6 streaming live!
Chicago Recovery Plan Grant launches citywide for entrepreneurs/businesses
See recap of webinar, Chicago Recovery Plan launches citywide grant application for entrepreneurs, on 1/6/22. Click the story to find details!
Gov. Pritzker Announces $300 Million in Nation-Leading Child Care Recovery Grants
CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Secretary Grace B. Hou today announced that $300 million in new relief grants will be made available to child care providers across the state.
CITY OF CHICAGO ANNOUNCES VACCINE REQUIREMENTS FOR RESTAURANTS, BARS, GYMS, AND OTHER INDOOR PUBLIC PLACES
Effective January 3, 2022, for Chicago per Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) any individual 5 years of age or older will be required to show proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to dine indoors, visit gyms, or enjoy entertainment venues where food or drink are being served. This new requirement goes into effect on
Healthcare Collaboration brings Career opportunities to Chicago’s South and West sides
Sinai Chicago has partnered with Advocate Aurora Health and the University of Chicago Medicine to bring healthcare career opportunities to Chicago’s South and West sides.
Chicago DCASE Opportunities for Individual Artists!
Opportunities for Individual Artists, please share far wide in your networks!
UIC Neighborhood Centers to provide support for African American Communities
UIC Neighborhood Centers to provide support for Auburn Gresham and North Lawndale
National Landlord Day (Nov. 3): Spanish Coalition for Housing Provides Landlords with Resources
National Landlord Day is November 3rd – Resource for Landlords
CTA’S RPM PHASE ONE PROJECT STIMULATES ECONOMIC GROWTH FOR CHICAGO’S SMALL, DIVERSE BUSINESSES WITH HELP FROM CONTRACTOR WALSH-FLUOR
Program assists nearly 100 businesses in building financial capacity, securing federal loan assistance