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 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.