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Maggie Gullo, Stratus Networks, Ambassador Spotlight
Ambassador Committee Member SpotlightMaggie GulloWhat products and services does your business offer?Stratus Networks provides internet, voice and data services on our fiber network, including MPLS, SIP SD WAN and Dedicated Fiber Internet. What is one thing you'd like for people to know about your business?We offer reliable, guaranteed service nationwide with exceptional local customer support. The Ambassadors are The Chamber's membership committee. Committee members work to increase awareness of
Chamber creates reopening guide for members
The Chamber has created a guide to assist members in reopening their businesses. Many businesses have implemented a number of safety measures, others have articulated what they plan to do, and still others are considering various safety protocols to put in place as they plan for reopening. It is our hope that "Reopening Your Business", which is a compilation of guidance offered by many organizations, will help ensure the safety of our region and the customers and employees of our member businesses. The
Doug Cantrall, Troxell Financial, Ambassador Spotlight
Ambassador Committee Member SpotlightDoug Cantrall, CFP ® What products and services does your business offer? Troxell Financial provides wealth management solutions for both individuals and businesses. For Individuals, we help navigate today’s changing financial landscape by creating a plan for retirement planning, risk management, education planning, estate planning, and more. For businesses, we manage their 401(k) plans. We help offload liability for business owners as well as aim to educate
Chamber provides resources for purchasing PPE
As we look forward to preparing our locations to reopen, members are inquiring about where to purchase masks, sanitizer, signage, and other personal protective equipment.The Chamber has developed a list of local, state and national resources where our members can find these products. These resources can be found on The Chamber's COVID-19 Resources page at www.gscc.org/covid-19-resources. If you are a vendor that sells any of these items, please email details to Lisa Schafer at lschafer@gscc.org and we
IL Department of Employment Security to begin accepting applications for the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)
The IL Department of Employment Security will begin accepting applications for the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program beginning, Monday, May 11. For detailed information about the program, go to https://www2.illinois.gov/ides/News%20%20Announcements%20Doc%20Library/PUA-Eligibility-Press-Release.pdf. IDES has provided this information on how to prepare: • Apply for regular unemployment before you apply for PUA. • If you applied for regular unemployment and have been denied between April 1,
Governor Pritzker Announces Restore Illinois: A Public Health Approach To Safely Reopen Our State
Office of the GovernorJB Pritzker FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, May 5, 2020 CONTACT: Gov.Press@illinois.gov Governor Pritzker Announces Restore Illinois: A Public Health Approach To Safely Reopen Our State Restore Illinois is a Five-Phase, Regional Plan for Saving Lives, Livelihoods, and Safely Reopening Illinois Chicago – Building on data, science, and guidance from public health experts and after consulting with stakeholders across the state, Governor JB Pritzker announced Restore
