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The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on government to step-up financial help for businesses suffering under the third wave of COVID-19.
With a growing number of regions experiencing lockdown, provincial small business grant programs are not keeping up with the economic damage businesses are facing across the country, the CFIB said in a statement on Thursday. The organization examined each of the main provincial grant programs across Canada and found major gaps and a lack of support to address the ongoing pandemic.
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Normal, IL, USA / www.cities929.com
Jan 28, 2021 11:30 AM
Fifty Normal businesses received grants totaling $450,000 from The Town of Normal’s Small Business Relief Program to assist with COVID-19 impacts.
“As a long-standing business owner, I know how important these funds are in sustaining many small businesses during these unprecedented times. I proudly support all efforts to bring financial assistance back to our community,” said Mayor Chris Koos.
The Town granted the money through the State’s Local CURE (Coronavirus Urgent Remediation Emergency) Economic Support Grant Program, a federally funded effort from the Coronavirus Relief Fund. The Town opened applications for local businesses on Dec. 1.
December 23, 2020
The City of Monmouth was awarded a grant to help provide financial assistance to businesses that have been affected by COVID-19. The Illinois Local CURE’s Economic Support Grant Program was discussed at Monday night’s city council meeting. The City of Monmouth will disperse $188,000 in funds to small businesses for costs incurred during the pandemic. Up to $10,000 per grant will be available to small businesses through the Local CURE Economic Support Program. Small businesses that did not receive forgivable loans from the federal Paycheck Protection Program are also eligible to use the grants. The grant will reimburse businesses for costs associated with the improvement of ventilation systems and with outdoor dining services. Council on Monday, December 21st approved the authorization for the city to pay the grants directly and be reimbursed from the state next month. More information is available on the
CURE program advances to third round
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EDWARDSVILLE Mayor Hal Patton Tuesday announced the city has expanded its Economic Support Grant Program to include retail, personal service, medical providers, tourism and hospitality businesses, excluding home occupations, in addition to bars and restaurants, who have experienced significant disruption or temporary closure attributable to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
The economic support grants reimburse costs associated with the purchase of personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies necessary to comply with the prevention directives instituted in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
“The program is funded by a grant the city received from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity,” said Mayor Patton. “It is a small way that we can assist our businesses who have suffered greatly during this time.”