Quad County African American Chamber of Commerce
COVID-19 INFORMATION & RESOURCES for SMALL BUSINESSES
COVID-19 has dramatically changed the landscape for African American-owned businesses and OUR communities. We must ban TOGETHER to keep our businesses alive, but we must also work even harder to help OUR communities combat this vicious virus.
We have converted a portion of our website to be a resource to you. There are programs available to help you and your business, so check out the information we have provide. Now, in order to do this consistently, we need your help.
Will you join our business organization to work to help, assist, and advocate for African American small business owners and entrepreneurs within the quad counties of Kane, Kendall, DuPage and Will? Our goal is to maximize the profitability of our business communities while enhancing the quality of life for our people. As you know, WE ALL MUST WORK TOGETHER to accomplish this goal.
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Click here for Resource information on COVID-19
Click here for Facebook Business Boost Grants
See what BMO Harris is doing for Black and Latinx Businesses
For more information, please contact:
Liezel Esquivel
Vice President
Bank Manager | NMLS: 503190
BMO Harris Bank N.A.
473 Redington Dr
South Elgin, IL 60177
liezel.esquivel@bmo.com
Phone No: (847) 289-5510
Fax No.: (847) 698-6947
Coronavirus Relief Options
We’re here to help you overcome the challenges created by this health crisis. We offer multiple funding options for those seeking relief.
Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
The U.S. Small Business Administration in Illinois (SBDC-IL) is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Paychek Protection Program
The SBA’s Paychek Protection Program (PPP) provides loan forgiveness for retaining employees by temporarily expanding the traditional SBA 7(a) loan program.
See what Illinois is doing to Combat COVID-19
View up to date information on how Illinois is handling the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) from the State of Illinois Coronavirus Response Site
Click here for CONTACT Info from our “Let’s Make Sure!”- Navigating the Small Business COVID-19 Resource Landscape Webinar
CORONAVIRUS Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist
Prepared by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn.
The WBDC will soon have programs to help our businesses recover.
Launches Interim Grant Process
In response to this crisis, Dunham Fund has launched the Interim Grant Process to quickly and nimbly respond to the emerging needs of our human service providers impacted by COVID-19.
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We want to become YOUR preferred organization for African American businesses seeking support in developing, building, and growing YOUR business in the Quad Counties and beyond.
There are many advantages to working with like-minded business owners who can assist one another in growing their business.
CONNECT & GROW
The QCAA Chamber provides workshops, seminars, mentoring, and networking functions to assist our members and aspiring entrepreneurs with creating opportunities for business development, growth, and success.
Our mission is to enhance the commercial environment and improve the marketing opportunities that result in high performing profitable African American businesses in the Quad Counties.
WHO WE ARE
