Region 4 Moves into Phase 4
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Thursday it is easing COVID-19 restrictions on the metro-east, also known as Region 4, effective
Small Business Week of Southwestern Illinois and Local Chambers to Promote Small Businesses in November
To Get Your Passport Click Here The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at SIUE is part of
More COVID-19 restrictions coming to Metro East Friday
Illinois is set to see a new set of restrictions beginning Friday across the state. The governor announced the changes, citing a
Chamber Letter to IL Governor Pitzker
The Chamber recently sent a letter to IL Governor J.B. Pritzker protesting the latest round of COVID restrictions placed on our restaurants,
More COVID-19 restrictions coming to Metro East Wednesday
No indoor dining, dancing | More COVID-19 restrictions coming to Metro East Wednesday The Metro East has seen increased positivity rates despite
Online Training for IT Jobs Now Available
In June Governor Pritzker and Coursera launched a new Workforce Recovery Initiative offering virtual career training for unemployed Illinois residents. Since then,
August is National Black Business Month
August is National Black Business Month, Groupon is partnering with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to offer three
Employers – IL Minimum Wage Increases July 1st
The next increase in minimum wage is effective July 1, 2020. Minimum wage will be: $10.00/hour $6.00/hour for tipped employees $8.00/hour for those under the
State of Illinois Moves to Phase 4
PHASE 4: REVITALIZATION WHAT THIS PHASE LOOKS LIKE There is a continued decline in the rate of infection in new COVID-19 cases.
State of Illinois Releases Phase 3 Outdoor Dining Reopening Guidance
Governor J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) have released guidelines for the reopening of outdoor