ChiBizHub News You Can Use

We hope this note finds you, your colleagues and your family well.

This week's News You Can Use includes:

Details on the modifications to Chicago's Phase IV reopening guidelines - effective immediately
Funding opportunities (act quickly!)
An invite to next week's ChiBizHub Conversation on small business insurance (link to register is below)
A reminder to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program by the August 8 deadline
A link to register for BACP's upcoming webinar "Power in the Pivot" this Friday
An invite to join Congressman Danny K. Davis for a Zoom meeting tonight on "Making Your Business Bankable"
A link to advertise your business on 37 Oaks' Shop Local Master Small Business List

Chicago's Modified Phase IV Guidelines

Due to recent COVID-19 data, Mayor Lightfoot has modified Chicago's Phase IV reopening guidelines as of Friday, July 24. The reinstatement of certain restrictions include:

Bars, taverns, breweries and other establishments that serve alcohol for on-site consumption without a retail food license will no longer be able to serve customers indoors
Maximum party size and table occupancy at restaurants, bars, taverns, and breweries will be reduced to six people (indoor or outdoor)
Indoor fitness class size will be reduced to a maximum of 10 people
Personal services requiring the removal of face coverings will no longer be permitted (shaves, facials, etc.)
Residential property managers are asked to limit guest entry to six people per unit to avoid indoor gatherings and parties

City of Chicago Industry Guidelines

Chicago Funding Opportunities
Available Now!

Upcoming ChiBizHub Conversation
Wednesday, August 5 at 3 p.m.

Insurance 101

Have you registered for our ChiBizHub Conversation next week? This ChiBizHub Conversation will feature Anna Maria Viti-Welch, President of Viti Companies; Bennie Currie, Principal, MBC Financial Strategies and Jose A. Suarez, ANIS, CRIS, CLCS, CAWWC, Account Executive, Assurance to discuss the insurance necessary for running a small business. These experts will provide an overview of what all small business owners - including you - need to know about obtaining business insurance.