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E-Developments
Winnetka's Connection to Village Businesses and Events
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 Bridge to Phase 5 of Illinois' Restore Illinois Plan
The State of Illinois released the following information about the gradual move to Phase 5, the final phase of the Restore Illinois Plan:
Following recommendations from public health experts, Illinois will move forward with a dial-like approach between the mitigations in Phase 4, which currently apply to the entire state, and the post-pandemic new normal of Phase 5. This Bridge to Phase 5 will allow for higher capacity limits and increased business operations. Like the prior evidenced-based approaches to deliberately lift mitigations that have kept residents safe and saved lives, this gradual path to Phase 5 will protect the progress made so far.
Once 70% of residents 65 and older have been vaccinated and barring any reversals in our COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths for a 28-day monitoring period, the Bridge to Phase 5 will begin with increased capacity limits in both indoor and outdoor settings. Once 50% of residents ages 16 and older have been vaccinated and stable or declining COVID-19 metrics are recorded during a 28-day monitoring period, Phase 5 will be implemented, removing capacity limits altogether. All regions of the state will move through these next phases together based on statewide metrics. Read more on the State of Illinois' Coronavirus website.
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I llinois Restaurant Employee Relief Fund Now Open
The Illinois Restaurant Association's Educational Foundation (IRAEF) is sponsoring one-time $500 grants to support restaurant employees facing hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This new grant program cover basic living expenses including rent, food and utilities.
Share with your restaurant employees and assist them in filling out the grant application.
Visit IRAEF's website for more information on the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund, or email them at employeerelief@illinoisrestaurants.com.
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 Last Week to Submit PPP Application
Submit your application for your first or second Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgivable loan now through March 31, 2021. Find a PPP lender through the SBA's Lender Match website.
Additional federal resources are available to businesses including loans, tax credits and tax relief. For more information on the PPP loans or to find a local lender, visit the Village's website.
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SBA Triples EIDL Maximum Loan Amount
Beginning the week of April 6, 2021, the SBA is raising the loan limit for the EIDL loan. Applicants can now receive a maximum loan amount of $500,000. The lending limit increased from 6-months of economic injury with a maximum loan amount of $150,000 to up to 24-months of economic injury with a maximum loan amount of $500,000.
Visit the SBA's website for more details on the EIDL loan.
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 Receive Up To $14,000 in Tax Credits Per Employee
The Employee Retention Tax Credit is a refundable tax credit equal to 70% of qualified wages that an eligible employer pays to employees.
Eligible employment dates are December 31, 2020 to June 30, 2021. The maximum tax credit amount available is $7,000 per employee per calendar quarter, for a total of $14,000 in 2021.
Employers must be in operation between January 1 - June 30, 2021 and have experienced a full or partial suspension of business due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a decline of 50% of gross receipts from 2019 to 2020.
For more information on the this and other resources, visit the Village's website.
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 Next Take Out Challenge Prize: $100 Gift Card to Stacked and Folded
Submit receipts of $150 or more at Winnetka restaurants and be entered to win a gift card from Stacked & Folded at 551 Lincoln Avenue in East Elm! The prize drawing will take place on April 7, 2021.
Stacked & Folded
551 Lincoln Avenue
847-386-9100
Submit receipts and enter to win here.
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 Ribbon Cutting Planned for Alchemy and Cloth
The Winnetka-Northfield Chamber of Commerce is hosting a ribbon cutting next week for Alchemy and Cloth. Attendees are asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing.
Ribbon Cutting for Alchemy and Cloth
897 Green Bay Road
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
2:00 PM
*Alchemy and Cloth open now! Visit them in Hubbard Woods!
Follow the Chamber on Facebook to watch the Ribbon Cuttings streamed live.
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 Find Available Commercial Spaces in Winnetka
Are you interested in opening a new business or expanding your current business? The Village of Winnetka offers hands-on assistance to help you with this process. Find a list of available commercial properties for sale or rent on the Village's website. Contact Liz Dechant to learn the steps to open a business.
Visit the Village's website for more information.
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 Streetscape Project at Lincoln and Elm is Underway
The Downtown Streetscape project work has begun on the west side of Lincoln Avenue to install a new water main and widen sidewalks and curbs. The west side of Lincoln Avenue will be closed for parking from March 15 through late April. Parking will remain available on Lincoln Avenue, Elm Street, and in the parking lots of off Elm and Lincoln. Businesses will remain open and accessible during construction, and ample parking will be available.
Work to be done includes: replacing a water main on Lincoln Avenue, widening sidewalks, widening gathering areas, adding new planters, adding landscaping, repaving the street, and installing new benches, seating areas, and new pedestrian light poles. The project should conclude by early June.
For more Streetscape project information, visit the Village's website.
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 Enjoy Your Staycation in Winnetka With Deals from Local Businesses!
Don't miss out on the hot deals, promotions and events going on at Winnetka businesses! Sign up for the Distinctly Winnetka text loyalty program to receive information about great deals from Winnetka restaurants, retailers and service providers.
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 Take A Quick Survey About Distinctly Winnetka
Tell the Village how the Distinctly Winnetka text loyalty program has impacted your business. The program has been in place for six months and over 55 businesses are participating! Share your thoughts about the program so we can continue to improve it for your business.
Take the survey now.
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Date to Remember
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application deadline
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Learn more on the SBA website
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Contact Economic Development Coordinator Liz Dechant for additional assistance. You can email her or call her at 847-716-3528.
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