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Midwest Small Business Virtual Forum
Join this webinar on Wed., April 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. to learn the latest updates on federal agency programs. Speakers from the Small Business Administration (SBA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Social Security Administration (SSA), and E-Verify will present on topics surrounding the response to COVID-19, including the PPP, emergency loans and grants, and economic impact payments. See full agenda here.
No registration is required. Click here to join.
Support for Local Businesses
 Evanston Shop Local Gift Card Campaign April 25
Join the Evanston business community on Sat., April 25 for the Evanston Shop Local Gift Card Day! Whether shopping for Mother's Day, an upcoming birthday, or just because, every gift card sale with help push business owners out of this crisis. Visit our website for a list of businesses.
Buy a T-Shirt and Support the Small Business Community
 Downtown Evanston has partnered with Underground Printing to organize an Evanston T-Shirt Fundraiser to support Evanston retail shops. Proceeds from t-shirt sales go to a small business grant program administered by LEND Evanston. Show your support by purchasing and wearing one of these t-shirts! Purchase shirts here.
Restaurants and Essential Businesses Remain Open
In need of a family meal or some essential items this weekend? Looking for something to do? Check out virtual classes and remember that many local restaurants and businesses are still open or have online shops. Visit our website for list of open businesses and restaurants offering carry-out and delivery.
Amanecer Taco Shop Highlighted in "American Tacos: A History and Guide"
Evanston's Amanecer Taco Shop was interviewed and featured in a new book, "American Tacos: A History and Guide," for their authentic breakfast tacos. They are one of the few taco shops to bring breakfast tacos to the Midwest. For more information on the book, along with mentions of featured Chicago taquerias, check out this article.
Check their tacos out for yourself! Taco trays, along with other goods, are available for home delivery on their website.
Evanston Restaurants Support the Community
Several Evanston restaurants have been giving back to the community through food donations and providing meals to first responders and those in need. If you would like to support their efforts, please check out our donation list.
If your food establishment is providing services to the community and you would like to be added to this list, please complete this web form. We would also encourage you to list your program on Aunt Bertha, an online social care network that connects people to resources and social services in their community.
Small Business Advocacy Efforts
Looking for a way to advocate for additional relief measures and share your experiences? Provide your feedback through the links below.
Small Business Majority - Call on Congress to Bail Out Main Street
Join thousands of small business owners in signing this letter urging Congress to provide direct grant relief to ensure Main Street can recover from this unprecedented crisis.
National Restaurant Association Survey on Damage to Restaurants
The National Restaurant Association is collecting economic information on the economic impact of COVID-19 from April 1 through April 10.
Senate Small Business Committee
This page is specifically for businesses to give feedback on their disaster recovery vis a vis the EIDL and PPP loans.
For additional information and continuous updates on available resources, please visit our Evanston Business COVID-19 Resource Checklist.
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