Chamber Seeking Board of Director Nominations
The Frankfort Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking nominations from Chamber members who want to join our Board of Directors.This is a great opportunity to work with other members of the community to strengthen the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce and the entire community. Eligible individuals have been active in the Chamber for at least one year and are a current member in good standing. Each elected official commits to a 3-year-term (unless filling a vacated seat) on the board. The application can be found at https://www.frankfortchamber.com/about-us/board-of-directors/
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Governor Pritzker Announces Programs for Rental and Mortgage Relief
Funding is now available for households impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Applications for Emergency Rental Assistance are available now through Aug. 21 at era.ihda.org.
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Emergency Rental Assistance program FAQ’s can currently be found at era.ihda.org.
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Applications for Emergency Mortgage Assistance will be available on Aug. 24 at ema.ihda.org.
- If you have questions, please call 312.883.2720 or 888.252.1119.
If you need immediate assistance, please speak with your landlord or mortgage servicer about your specific situation.
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New state rule can penalize businesses that don't enforce mask requirements
Governor Pritzker announced a new rule on Friday to penalize businesses that don't enforce mask requirements, with fines up to $2,500.
"To be clear: The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) rules focus on businesses, organizations, schools and child care facilities. Individuals are not subject to any penalty — but are nevertheless required to wear masks in public." More information here
It's now a felony in Illinois to assault a retail worker who is enforcing face mask rules
Assaulting a worker who is enforcing face mask policies can now be prosecuted as aggravated battery in Illinois – a felony charge.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law Friday that expands the definition of aggravated battery to include attacks against a retail worker who is conveying public health guidance, such as requiring patrons to wear face coverings or promoting social distancing. More information here
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Sexual Harassment Prevention Training required for all employees by Dec. 31
Recent changes to the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) require all Illinois employers to provide sexual harassment prevention training to all employees by December 31, 2020, and once per year thereafter – and tasked the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) with creating a model sexual harassment training program employers could use to meet that requirement.
After several delays, the IDHR released its model sexual harassment prevention training program along with an FAQ. Now that we have the IDHR’s model training, all Illinois employers should begin planning on how they will administer the training to all employees – including part-time employees, short-term or temporary employees, interns, and so on – especially since the IDHR announced that it will not extend the Dec.31, 2020 deadline due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Businesses who fail to comply with this law will receive a notice from the Illinois Department of Human Rights requiring employers to comply within 30 days. If the employer does not comply within the 30 days, the employer will receive a civil fine.
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Frankfort Police Department encourages you to join its new Business Nixle Information System
This free service will allow the Frankfort Police Department to disseminate business specific safety and crime trend information.
Joining is Easy
E-mail admin@frankfortil.org with the following information:
• Your name and business name
• E-mail address you can access to receive information
• Mobile phone number
An unlimited number of representatives from your business can register, but we highly recommend at least one manager register per business.
The information shared will be business specific, however this group will also receive alerts pertinent to general public safety.
Questions? Call the Frankfort Police Department at (815)469-9435 or email admin@frankfortil.org
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Chamber members, if you'd like a 19x13 sign for your window, email kris@frankfortchamber.com and she will drop one off for you or you can pick it up at the Chamber Office, 123 Kansas St., Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm. Just call before to make sure someone is in the office, 815-469-3356. |
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SPECIAL OFFERS
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TUESDAY
2.34 million Small Business Owners will retire in the next decade. Yet, less than 60% have a succession or transition plan.
If you are one of the many business owners asking the question "what is next?" join two Chamber members for a webinar, "What is your exit strategy?" at Noon, August 18, presented by Timothy Sedivy, LUTCF, of PennMutual Midwest Wealth Strategies, and Michael W. Brady, of M.W. Brady Law Firm.
Register here https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIlf-6prDooHNwANxFWVW-3HxroHgP1QA8K
Information will cover:
- Efficient and Effective Succession Planning strategies that you can start today
- How to prepare your business for a sale or transfer.
- What your business is worth, and why it matters!
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Virtual 3D Printed Gaming Miniatures on Mon, Aug. 17 at 7pm.
Discover new resources to make your own gaming miniatures. Learn where to find models online, and start learning how to sculpt your own. Participants may print one 3D object free of charge.
Virtual: Birding at Orland Grassland on Thurs. Aug. 20 at 10am. Attend this talk to hear Pat Hayes, Site Steward, highlight the wonders of our local Orland Grassland. Learn how it provides habitat for grassland birds, the most endangered species of birds in North America, and beautiful migrating birds, some recorded at Orland Grassland for the first time! Come away with an overview of the various ecosystems of the site and tips for identifying birds.
Virtual: Find Your Next Favorite Book on Fri. Aug. 21 at 11am. Have you exhausted your favorite author’s book collection and not sure what to read? Join us for this virtual program where we will watch a short video of how-to-use Novelist Plus and make the most of your SWAN catalog searches. We will then practice a few searches to make sure everyone is comfortable with finding similar authors, read-alikes, see books in a series, and find your next favorite book!
Register here or call 815-534-6173.
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Old Plank Trail Community Bank is hosting the second of two complimentary virtual FDIC® Money Smart sessions "Building Your Financial Future" on August 26 from 2pm-3:30pm.
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Get Protected With COVID-19 Panels!
Getting back to "normal" is important to everyone, but doing it safely is key. Resuming business with new safety precautions can be hard, but we are here to help. Contact us at Advance Glass & Facility Repairs to help your business reopen and operate safely by ordering /installing COVID-19 Panels. Protective freestanding COVID-19 Panels guard against sneezing and coughing, cutting down the spread of germs drastically. We make all kinds of different variations to suit your business needs. Call us today for an estimate or more information at (708)756-0700.
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Kiwanis Peanut Day 2020!!
Calling all Frankfort Chamber members. Peanut Day is fast approaching and Peanut Day 2020 will look a little different from years past. Due to increasing safety concerns, we will no longer be greeting people with our bright, shiny faces and bags of peanuts on the corners of White & Nebraska and Elsner & Nebraska.
However, as in the past, we will continue to "sell" boxes of delicious Kiwanis peanuts to our local businesses. This is one of our largest fundraisers of the year and we always appreciate the generosity of our community. This is a great way for local businesses (and individuals) to help us give back to the needy children and families of our community.
Kiwanis Club of Frankfort will be engaged in a phone call campaign in August in order to place our peanut order for late September delivery.
Thank you so much for your continued support!
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Help Support Local Students!
Since its inception in 1994, the Lincoln-Way High School District 210 Foundation has awarded more than $4.5 million to benefit the educational programs of the District.
Due to COVID-19, the Foundation has had to cancel or modify many programs. In order to continue to generate financial support with which to enrich and enhance the opportunities and educational experiences of Lincoln-Way High School District 210 students, we need your help now more than ever!
Here’s how you can help:
Sponsor or participate in our VIRTUAL Lincoln-Way Half Marathon and 10K Run. We may not be able to run together, but we can still have fun! Run on your own anytime Saturday, Sept.12-20. This year, you can choose your own course or use our half marathon course and enjoy the time outside! We are in need of SPONSORS. See information here
Become a Partner! Enjoy unique donor benefits and demonstrate support of quality education in our community. Partner benefits include reservations to the dinner auction, ad space in the school calendar, Partner logo and ad rights, recognition plaque with a press release, listing on our website with a link to your business website, your business name included on an engraved plaque, prominently displayed at our events, and invitations to special recognition events. See information here.
All three Lincoln-Way high schools academically rank among the top 10% in the state, and all three earned the summative rating of “Exemplary” on the Illinois Report Card, the highest ranking the Illinois State Board of Education offers, for two consecutive years.
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The CDC now estimates that roughly 40% of COVID-19 transmissions are happening before people feel sick or show any symptoms, and 35% of those with COVID-19 never show symptoms at all. Knowing this makes it increasingly more important for everyone to consider testing to check for both current or past infection, especially before returning to work or other activities. Click on the link to learn more about ARCpoint Labs of Orland Park’s customizable service offerings and help #preventthespread.
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METT Therapy Services is a therapist-owned physical and occupational therapy company that has been located in the south suburbs for over 20 years. METT Therapy contracts with Franciscan Health and is located in the heart of Frankfort at 10367 West Lincoln Highway.
METT Therapy provides individualized care for various post-surgical, orthopedic, neurological, chronic pain and vestibular conditions. METT Therapy is following all CDC guidelines to ensure our patients’ safety is of top priority during these difficult times. METT also accepts most insurances including Medicare and Medicaid and is now offering telehealth services. Call (708) 679-2940 for more information or to set up an evaluation today!
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Elements by The Odyssey- As we navigate through this unprecedented time and resume business with new safety precautions, let Elements put you at ease. We are prepared to accommodate smaller events taking proper safety measures and procedures. INQUIRE TODAY ABOUT RENTAL RATES!
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Fresh Air Experts SanitizeIT are infection control specialists. We come to your home and business to bring you to Clinically Clean with our disinfecting spray service. We lightly fog our hospital grade disinfectant that is CDC listed and EPA registered to eliminate bacteria, odors, and viruses like MRSA, Coronavirus, H1N1, Staph and more. Quick dry, Food & Animal Safe, affordable. Chamber Discount 10% off. Based on sq ft and appointments required. We Clear the Air to give you Peace of Mind 708-888-2008 www.SanitizeITClean.com/Chicago-il and FreshAirExpert.com for more information
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Camp Bow Wow New Lenox offers premier doggy day care and boarding with all-day play, live web cams, and all-inclusive pricing! Our highly trained camp counselors are certified in Pet CPR and First Aid to ensure your pup is having a fun and safe time in our climate controlled indoor and outdoor play yards. Stay in the know by signing up for our PUP-dates on our website at www.campbowwow.com/new-lenox. See what the woof is about this Summer with your first day FREE!
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Minuteman Press of Frankfort is participating in Bounce Back USA, an initiative created by Minuteman Press to offer two free services to help support neighboring businesses as we find a way to work together through these unprecedented times.
First, they are distributing a COVID-19 awareness and prevention posters at no charge to any business in their service area. Second, they are providing free local advertising on the Bounce Back website to stimulate business and help neighbors overcome the tremendous economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information and to list your business, click here
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Kris Pasquini
Interim Executive Director
Frankfort Chamber of Commerce
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The Wine Thief Bistro &
Specialty Wines
Glory Bee Gifts
Deluxe Plumbing
A1 Eco/Lindsay Water
Treatment
Caffe Milan
Image 360, Mokena
Patrick Mizwicki
Foundation
The Conservation Foundation
Francesca's Fortunato
Evilena's Red Dresser
Dryer Vent Wizard
Lincoln-Way East Music
Boosters
Lincoln-Way East
Athletic Boosters
Yankee Ridge
Homeowners Assoc
Frankfort Family Auto
State Farm--Terry Gross
Riverside Healthcare,
Frankfort Campus
Whimsy
The Dance Company
Nearly New Resale
Summit Hill SD #161
Body Tech Total Fitness
The Private Practice
Coach
Polonia Catering &
Market
Frankfort Smiles Dental
Edward Jones, Brett
Schaibley
St. Peter's Church
Superior Floor Covering
Lil' Surprises
Southwest Insulation
The Belly Factory
New Life Church Cadets
Ryan N. Hemmakowski, H Law, P.C.
Common Sense Turf
Management
The Flower Cottage
Creamery Frankfort
Prestwick Management
Lincoln-Way Central H.S.
Music Boosters
Chiro One Wellness
Center
Law Offices of Demetrius
J. Karos, Ltd.
Simply Home Again
Pathways Therapeutic
Services
Rotary club of Tinley
Park and Frankfort
Victory Chiropractic
Kutula Home Inspections
Atlas Wealth Mgmnt
Isabel's Journey
Bazaar Tobacco
Edward Jones-Brian
Falls
JMC Construction
BNF Consulting
White Street Market
Health Nutz
Edward Jones-David
Sesterhenn
Jersey Mike's, Frankfort
Lincolnway Special
Recreation Association
Portiuncula Center for
Prayer and Poverel
Lincoln-Way Central
Music Boosters
Prestwick Management
Illinois Philharmonic
Orchestra
Bettenhausen
Automotive
Body Fountain
Kup a Joe Cafe
Hanlon Construction
InFocus Guenther
Eyecare
Old Second National
Bank
Trail's Edge Brewing Co.
Frankfort Police Dept.
Ivy League Kids
Frankfort Terrace
Nursing Home
Frost & Associates
Great Space LLC
Certa Pro Painters of Orland Park
Frankfort Baseball
Sue Wolf, Isagenix
Sue Wolf, Mary Kay
Homewood Disposal
Town Center Bank
Frankfort Brass Band
Forest Lumber
Sunset Water & Sewer
METT Therapy
Window World of Joliet
Behnke Photography
Shark Shredding
Robinson Engineering
Law Office of Theresa
Berkey
Village of Frankfort
Buenas Nachos LLC
Friends of Frankfort
Public Library
Roy Erikson Outdoor
Maintenance
Oak Orthopedic,
Frankfort
Platt Professional
State Farm--Denise
Wegner
Kurtz Memorial Chapel
Bite Size Pediatric
Dentistry
Paratech, Inc.
Redtail Market
Gerardi Funeral Homes
Lincoln Travel & Cruises
Sweet Services
Leon J. Kosek, OD
Stifel-Kenneth J.
Stachler
Kernel Sweetooth
Kidswork Children's
Museum
Down Home Guitars
Sweet Frog Premium
Frozen Yogurt
Old Plank Trail Tavern
Royal Salt Cave & Spa
Temperature Pro
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