The Business Interruption Grant (BIG) program is a $636 million program developed by Governor Pritzker and the Illinois General Assembly to provide economic relief for small businesses hit hardest by COVID-19. Applications for a second round of funding are set to go live September 17. A total of $220 million will be made available for small businesses of all types in Illinois. BIG continues to prioritize equity by setting aside a substantial portion of funds for businesses located in … [Read more...] about Business Interruption Grant (BIG) Program
Message from HCED Director, Belynda Allen
“The mission of the Hancock County Economic Development Corporation is to enhance the economic vitality of Hancock County” As the Executive Director of Hancock County Economic Development I understand and feel deep empathy and concern for the people of Hancock County, the cities and villages of Hancock County and their leaders, and the business owners of Hancock County, Illinois for all they have been through and are still going through since COVID-19 has forced all of us to change the way we … [Read more...] about Message from HCED Director, Belynda Allen
Mayoral, HCED, and HC Board Letters of Request to Gov. Pritzker to Amend 5 Phase Restore Illinois Plan
Senators - Letter to Gov. Pritzker HCED - Letter to Gov. Pritzker Quincy - Letter to Gov. Pritzker HC Board - Letter to Gov. Pritzker Bowen - Resolution Letter Bowen - Letter to Gov. Pritzker Carthage - Resolution Letter Carthage - Letter to Gov. Pritzker Hamilton - Resolution Letter Hamilton - Letter to Gov. Pritzker La Harpe - Resolution Letter La Harpe - Letter to Gov. Pritzker Nauvoo - Resolution Letter Nauvoo - Letter to Gov. Pritzker Plymouth - … [Read more...] about Mayoral, HCED, and HC Board Letters of Request to Gov. Pritzker to Amend 5 Phase Restore Illinois Plan
“Thank You” to the Hancock County Board
Belynda F. Allen , Executive Director , Hancock County Economic Development … [Read more...] about “Thank You” to the Hancock County Board
Urgent Time Sensitive : Formal Request to Hancock County Board to Partner with HCED and local Municipalities and Businesses in Downstate Small Business Stabilization Program & Request for Information from Hancock County Businesses and Notice of Possible Funding Opportunity for Non-Essential Businesses and Restaurants
Urgent Time Sensitive : Formal Request to Hancock County Board to Partner with HCED and local Municipalities and Businesses in Downstate Small Business Stabilization Program Please contact your Hancock County Board Members and ask for their Support Hancock County Board Members Delbert Kreps, Chairman 309-333-3414 [email protected] Wayne Bollin 309-333-0796 [email protected] Steven Bolton 309-221-2638 [email protected] Dennis … [Read more...] about Urgent Time Sensitive : Formal Request to Hancock County Board to Partner with HCED and local Municipalities and Businesses in Downstate Small Business Stabilization Program & Request for Information from Hancock County Businesses and Notice of Possible Funding Opportunity for Non-Essential Businesses and Restaurants
Message from HCED Director, Belynda Allen
“The mission of the Hancock County Economic Development Corporation is to enhance the economic vitality of Hancock County” Today, as I sit down at my computer and begin to type this letter, I first want each of you to understand that I am not writing this simply as the Executive Director of Hancock County Economic Development. I am writing these words as a mother of two, a grandmother of four small children, and a sister to siblings who due to organ transplants and dialysis treatments are … [Read more...] about Message from HCED Director, Belynda Allen