The State of Illinois has created the Business Interruption Grants (BIG) program for small businesses in Illinois suffering losses as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as well as communities impacted by the recent civil unrest. Applications are now open and will offer over $220 million in funds for small businesses hit hardest by the ongoing pandemic, with a focus on economically distressed communities across Illinois.

Please join us as we bring together the following partners to provide an overview of the program and how to apply.

- Ciere Boatright, Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives

- Brad McConnell, Accion Serving Illinois and Indiana

- Marcus Yancey, Local Initiatives Support Corporation Chicago