innovate springfield

In response to Governor Pritzker's Shelter in Place order, the Innovate Springfield office is closed and staff are working remotely. We hope you are all healthy and safe with all of the provisions and support that you need. The Springfield community has come together like never before to support small businesses and neighbors who are experiencing hardship. If you're like us, you're no doubt buried in COVID-19 response and resources. Our aim here is not to overwhelm you, but to continue to serve as a reliable resource hub.

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Resources for your business //

FEDERAL

SBA Disaster Loan Program

• U.S. Chamber’s check list for before you apply for  SBA loan assistance

• Gener8tor step-by-step guide to applying for SBA loan assistance

• Small Business Administration’s Disaster Loan Assistance Portal

• Summary of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act provided to Downtown Springfield Inc by Brown, Hay & Stephens

• News Release on Coronavirus-Related Paid Leave for Workers and Tax Credits for Businesses provided to Downtown Springfield Inc by Eck Schafer and Punke

• The US Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus Small Business Guide

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STATE

• Illinois emergency unemployment

• Small Business COVID-19 Relief Program from the Illinois Treasurer's Office

• Emergency Small Business Grants and Loans Assistance

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LOCAL

• The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce disaster assistance grants up to $2000 

• Update your business open/close status on Springfield Zoom

• A collection of resources from our friends at CO.STARTERS

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Free consulting //

• Kelly Gust @HR Full Circle free COVID Consult:

• Rogers Consulting free COVID Consult:

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Resources for our greater community //

• Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln Fund for Service Providers

• The United Way of Central Illinois information on local resources

• Sangamon County updates on COVID-19 in the county

• City of Springfield information on local resources

• Springfield Public School District 186 information on school closings, meals for children and more

Innovation Resources //

• Mhub, Matter, & 1871 Collaborative Call for COVID Innovations

Resources for self-care //

• If you suspect you may have contracted the COVID-19 virus, call the Memorial Medical Center respiratory clinic hotline 217-588-4019 for a pre-screening evaluation.  

• Illinois Department of Public Health FAQ on COVID-19

• Memorial Behavioral Health has instituted the Memorial Emotional Support Line for children, teens and adults that is staffed with licensed behavioral health providers. The line accepts calls 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM seven days a week and is  217-588-5509.

• Memorial Behavioral Health Hotline: The hotline, 217-588-5509, operated by trained mental health professionals, will operate from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week, for the foreseeable future.

• 24/7 Crisis Hotline: Crisis Text Line, which can be reached at 741741, and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255 or 1-800-273-TALK

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