DGEDC COVID-19 Update
November 17, 2020- Based on the Illinois Department of Public Health recommendations to help decrease the positivity rate and help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Downers Grove Economic Development Corporation & Visitors Bureau will be closed to the public until further notice.
Staff will monitor voicemail and email messages throughout the closure.
Below are some links to help you find information that can help you during this time:
DGEDC Update from Michael Cassa
Governor Pritzker’s Executive Orders:
Tier 3 Mitigation plan (Effective November 20)
Tier 2 Resurgence Mitigations (Effective November 11)
Resurgence Mitigations (Effective October 23)
Actions to Combat Resurgence of COVID-19
Restore Illinois: Phase 4 Guidelines
Restore Illinois: Phase 3 Guideline for Reopening Business
Governor Pritzker Announces Plan to Reopen Illinois
State of Illinois
DCEO COVID-19 Resources for Business
State of Illinois COVID-19 Response
Illinois Department of Health COVID-19 page
Illinois Small Business COVID-19 Relief Program
Local Government:
COVID-19 Local Economy Task Force
Small Business Administration:
Economic Disaster Loan Program
Paycheck Protection Program
SBA Updates
Small Business Development Center
Federal Stimulus
Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist
Federal Reserve Main Street Lending Program
CDC and WHO:
CDC Guidance on Group Gatherings
CDC: Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers
CDC: Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations
CDC: COVID-19 Information for Travelers
WHO: Getting Your Workplace Ready For COVID-19
IRS Tax Relief
Restaurant Resources:
Restaurant & Bar Establishment Safety Guideline updated 8/25/2020
Village of Downers Grove Rules for Outdoor Dining:
Outdoor dining on private property
Application for winter outdoor dining
Illinois Restaurant Association Employee Relief Grants
Utilities