The deadline to apply for the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on payroll, has been extended to Monday, May 31. Borrowers may be eligible for PPP loan forgiveness.

The SBA also offers additional COVID-19 relief options. Visit the SBA website for more detailed information.

Sponsorships are now available for all of the seven concerts planned for the Village's 2021 Music in the Plaza series.

The Village is offering multiple sponsorships to fit with any budget. These opportunities will be open exclusively to Tinley Park businesses now through April 30, then to all businesses afterward. Presenting and Diamond sponsors will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

See the sponsorship form for more information, or email Special Events Coordinator Vicki Sanchez at [email protected] to check availability.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has created the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to provide emergency assistance for eligible restaurants, bars and other qualifying businesses impacted by COVID-19.

Currently, the SBA is not accepting RRF applications. However, you can prepare your application by reviewing the sample application, program guide and cross-program eligibility chart on SBA COVID-19 relief options. You will be able to apply through SBA-recognized Point of Sale Restaurant Partners or directly via SBA in a forthcoming online application portal. Registration with SAM.gov is not required. DUNS or CAGE identifiers are also not required.

The official application launch date will be announced shortly. Ahead of the application launch and over the next two weeks, the SBA will establish a seven-day pilot period for the RRF application portal and conduct extensive outreach and training on how to apply, application requirements and where to apply. Participants in this pilot will be randomly selected from existing PPP borrowers in priority groups for RRF and will not receive funds until the application portal is open to the public.

Following the pilot, the application portal will be opened to the public. For the first 21 days that the program is open, the SBA will prioritize reviewing applications from small businesses owned by women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Following the 21-day period, all eligible applicants are encouraged to submit applications.

For assistance preparing your application, you can access the following:

Visit the SBA website for more information.

The Village will be celebrating Public Service Recognition Week from May 2 to 8.

Public Service Recognition Week has been celebrated the first week of May since 1985. Throughout the week, mayors, governors, agency leaders, communities and public service organizations across the nation show appreciation to government employees by issuing proclamations, hosting award ceremonies, sharing stories of excellence in public service and more.

For more information, please visit OurPublicService.org.