Mattoon Chamber of Commerce Director Ed Dowd joined 101.3 WMCI this morning to talk about Covid-19. Here are some local companies offering help during this time. There are also links to state and federal help.
Consolidated Communications: Offering free Internet services for families who have children out of school. Call (855) 399-3084 and mention offer code: “two months free”
County Markets: They are offering special shopping hours for seniors and at risk people from 6 am to 8 am. This is in effect every day of the week.
Sarah Bush Lincoln: The hospital is offering a 24/7 COVID-19 question and answer hotline staffed by nurses. The Phone number is (217) 258-7474.
State of Illinois: Illinois has created a website for all resources and links available to all Illinois citizens.coronavirus.illinois.gov.
Disaster Loan Assistance: The Small Business Association has received authorization to provide small business assistance through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. Visit here to learn more.
Illinois Department of Employment Security Benefits: Benefits may be available to some individuals whose unemployment is attributable to COVID-19. IDES recently adopted emergency rules to try to make the unemployment insurance system as responsive to the current situation as possible. Find out more here.
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity: This is a survey to assist in evaluating the State’s request for a declaration of economic injury disaster from the SBA. Please take a moment yo fill out the survey here.
U.S. Department of Labor: Resources for employers and employees, including: workplace safety, wages, insurance flexibility, and more. Visit here for more.
Facebook: Facebook Inc announced it plans to award $100 million in cash grants and ad credits for up to 30,000 small businesses in over 30 countries to address the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Find out more here.
You can listen to the complete interview with Ed Dowd, here:
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