Cook County has launched a comprehensive initiative to provide economic relief to small businesses, non-profits, community service organizations, and independent contractors (1099 workers) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. For a full look at the Cook County Community Recovery Initiative, click here.
To apply, businesses and independent contractors in suburban Cook County must meet these requirements:
• Small Businesses
• Fewer than 25 employees
• Less than $3 million in revenue
• Gig Workers
• At least half of income from 1099 contract work
• Less than $100,000 in gross annual income
The Cook County Bureau of Economic Development, the Chicago Metro Metal Consortium and the Illinois Defense Network have developed resources and guidance on joining the supply network for COVID-19. Click here for more information.
The Illinois Manufacturers’ Excellence Center and the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development are hosting regular webinars to help manufacturers navigate challenges around COVID-19. Click here for the schedule of webinars and more information on how to submit questions for future webinars.