Disaster Assistance Available to Small Businesses in Response to the Coronavirus


The U.S. Small Business Administration, the DCEO, and the Illinois State Treasurer's Office are assisting in providing economic injury disaster loans to qualified small businesses for coronavirus related economic disruptions. View documents below for more information and to apply for assistance.
DCEO is offering a a variety of webinars for all of our communities impacted by COVID19.
View the DCEO Upcoming Webinars folder under the Webinars tab below for presentation descriptions and to register for webinars.

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SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program6 documents
- SBA Disaster Business Loan First Steps
- Paycheck Protection Program An SBA loan that helps businesses keep their workforce employed during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
- Front Line Staff Information
- Webinar Material
- SBA Disaster Assistance Handout
- SBA Disaster Business Loan Application
Webinars4 documents
- Upcoming DCEO Webinars DCEO is offering a a variety of webinars for all of our communities impacted by COVID19.
- May 15: DCEO COVID-19 Emergency Relief Webinar - African American Businesses View link for details and to register
- How the Paycheck Protection Program Impacts Small Businesses WEBINAR RECORDING: "How the Paycheck Protection Program Impacts Small Businesses in Cook County" with President Toni Preckwinkle
- DCEO Webinar Presentation COVID-19 Update: Erin Guthrie, Director Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO