Congratulations to our first SBIF grant recipient!

Congratulations to Ms. Jorgina Pereira (business owner) for being our first chamber member to successfully be awarded SBIF funding. This $16,000 grant will make a great business even better. Plans for the grant include new awnings, interior improvements, roof repairs and more.

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Ms. Pereira learned about SBIF funding by regularly attending chamber meetings. Our next meeting is scheduled for August 26th @ 12:00pm. These meetings are free and open to local businesses. Our office is located at 216 S Hoyne.

A special thanks to Alderman Fioretti (2nd Ward) for his support and his staff's assistance with this application.

Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF)

Program participants can receive reimbursing grants to cover from 25% to 75% of the cost of remodeling work, with a maximum grant amount of $150,000. Eligible Expenses For a SBIF Grant Include, but are not limited to:

    * New windows, floors or roof
    * Sign removal and replacement
    * Tuck pointing
    * New heating, ventilation and air conditioning
    * Improvements to accommodate disabled patrons or workers
    * Purchase of adjacent property for building expansion or parking

The grant does not have to be repaid.

Facade Rebate Program

The Facade Rebate Program offers rebates to eligible commercial and industrial businesses and property owners who are willing to complete qualified facade rehabilitation projects. An eligible "facade" is the front face or elevation of the building, which typically faces the street and contains windows and the principal entrance to the building.  Upcoming application deadline August 11th.