In This Issue:

Many of our businesses have asked for guidance as we all work to keep our employers, customers, and ourselves healthy.  This special edition of Business Matters contains many links to sources of information that can help you as you make decisions for your business and families.

Business resources

Suggestions moving forward
Village Resources
Federal SBA Disaster Loan Program – please provide data to help Illinois qualify
SBA Resources
Restaurant Specific Information
State Resources
Federal Resources
County Health Department Information

Resources to help your employees
Libraries
Parks
Schools
Townships
Community Food Banks

Suggestions Moving Forward
A few suggestions to help you navigate this trying period:

• Please take care to protect the health of you and those around you
• Be wary of scammers seeking personal information as they offer “help.” 
• Talk with your landlord.  Let them know any challenges you may be facing.  If necessary, discuss rent term modifications and ask them to work with you to get through this together. 
• Expand your social media presence so you can be found on-line through a Google Profile.   Update information regularly on your profile including hours and specials of the day.
• If you don’t already have a web page, consider a web “landing page” for on-line ordering.
• Seek assistance from our Small Business Development Centers. 
• Consider offering special hours for business restricted for seniors-only shopping.
• Prepare your supply chain for coronavirus – this article contains actionable advise: Harvard Business Review.
• If you need to travel, the State Department of Public Health has posted guidance on international travel.

Village Resources

• The Village of Hanover Park has created a web page for updates on COVID-19. 
• Modified operations for Village Meetings and business -
• Mayor Craig sent a letter this week to those businesses facing closures.  The information is posted here.

Small Business Administration (SBA)

• SBA Resources - On March 12, the SBA announced that it will work with state governments to provide targeted, low-interest disaster recovery loans to small businesses severely impacted by the outbreak. You can find out more about these loans and how to access them here.
• For guidance, visit sba.gov/coronavirus.
• For information on all federal programs, visit usa.gov/coronavirus or usa.gov/espanol/coronavirus (en Español).

For our Restaurants:

• Full text of the Governor’s Executive Order is here. 

• DuPage County has published this succinct summary of the “on-premise” situation.
• Illinois Restaurant Association.  The site includes information on the State Executive Order for “To-Go, Carry-out and Take-out;” links to other State agencies including the Illinois Liquor Control Commission, and a very thorough Best Practices document which discusses legal concerns relating to operations and human resources.
• National Restaurant Association – Up to date information on sanitation, worksite fact sheet posters, resources to prevent the spread, links to OSHA, the SBA, World Health Organization, and FDA Supply Chain concerns.
• Illinois Liquor Commission.  Information such as guidance on the Governor’s Executive Order, Answers to Frequent Questions on on-site consumption, answers on returning products for St. Patrick’s Day Events,
• Consider signing up for delivery by these organizations:
  • Grub Hub
  • Uber Eats
  • Door Dash
• The Village will waive fees for temporary banners placed for the next 30 days if the content of the banner indicates how to order for pick-up/delivery.  Applications can be made to the Inspectional Services Division at iservices@hpil.org.  Contact Community and Economic Development for assistance at (630) 823-5780.
• Click here for a Restaurant specific FAQ.
• Sandwich Boards- In order to help our businesses (especially restaurants) during this time of outbreak, the Village will allow businesses to have sandwich board signs to enable them to communicate specials, hours, delivery/pick-up methods, etc. with their customers.  Please ensure the signs are well-designed, not placed within the public right-of-way, and taken inside at the end of each business day.

State Resources

• All Executive Orders from the Governor have been placed on this website.
• The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has posted links to business resources (and will continue to add to the COVID-19 page)
  • State IDES COVID-19 and Unemployment Benefits
  • Tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service - IRS
  • Assistance from the Small Business Administration (SBA) including disaster loan assistance, SBA products, Access to Capital, Government Procurement, and Export assistance.
  • OSHA guidance on preparing workplaces for COVID-19.

• Illinois Department of Public Health.  IDPH is tracking confirmed cases.  The website contains daily press releases from the State; guidance on preventing spread of the virus for specific groups, including Employers, Households, Schools, and others; plus, guidance on travel. preventing the spread.  
• Illinois Department of Employment Security – information on unemployment insurance.

Federal Resources

• Security Tips for those working at home from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
• The Federal Food and Drug Administration – guidance on clinical trials, health fraud, personal protective equipment shortages, and testing.
• The IRS has established a web page to help taxpayers and businesses affected by the coronavirus.
• The U.S. Department of Labor has resources to help workers and employers prepare for the COVID-19 virus, including use of the Family and Medical Leave Act.

County Health Department Resources

• DuPage County Health Department information sheets in English and Spanish, Mass Gathering Guidelines, Mitigation Strategies.
• The Cook County Health Department includes a variety of resources, links to other agencies, information for health care providers, families, communities, and up to date information on the spread of COVID-19..  Information sheets are available in English, Spanish, Polish, Arabic and simplified Chinese.

LIBRARIES

• Schaumburg Township District Library.   All library locations are closed, with re-opening anticipated on Monday, March 30, 2020.  More information is on the STDL website.
• Poplar Creek Public Library  Updates on COVID-19 are found here.
  
  

PARK DISTRICTS

• Hanover Park Park District has closed all public facilities and canceled/postponed programs, events, rentals and spring break camps.  Pending new developments, mandates and/or guidelines from Federal, State and County authorities, facilities might open on March 30, 2020.  Information and updates are on the HPPD website.
• Bartlett Park District has closed facilities.  Updated information is found here.

SCHOOLS

• Elgin School District U-46
• Community Consolidated School District 54
• High School District 211
• Keeneyville School District 20
• Lake Park High School District 108
• Carol Stream School District 93
• High School District 87

TOWNSHIPS

• Bloomingdale Township (southeast)
• Hanover Township (northwest)
• Schaumburg Township (northeast)
• Wayne Township (southwest)

Community Food Assistance

• Mobile Foodbank in DuPage (evening/late afternoon pickup)
• Northern Illinois Food Bank Search for a food bank in your community.
• Catholic Charities 630-495-8008 (Se Habla Español)
• DuPage County Basic Needs 630-407-6500 (Se Habla Español)
• PADS of DuPage 630-682-3846 (Se Habla Español)
• Hanover Park Food Pantry
• Hands of Hope Food Pantry at Evangel Church
• The four Townships listed above