Sen. Sally Turner to host online Back to Business Grant webinar
Partnering with DCEO to ensure local business owners receive recovery funds

[May 02, 2023]    State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason) is seeking to help local businesses receive recovery funding through a state grant program implemented to help those greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sen. Turner is partnering with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to host a Back to Business online webinar on Wednesday, May 3 at 10:30 a.m. to assist businesses with the application process, and to answer any questions related to eligibility. Representatives from DCEO will be on hand to provide information and to guide business owners.

“There are still so many businesses and industries within our state that are struggling to fully recover from the effects of the pandemic,” said Sen. Turner. “These Back to Business grants are designed to provide much-needed financial relief for these businesses, and this webinar will help ensure that they know exactly what they need to do to apply.”

The Back to Business program’s new round of grants has $175 million available to provide to qualifying restaurants, hotels, and creative arts organizations. All applicants will receive a grant as long as they meet eligibility requirements and submit proper documentation and attestations required by the program.

To participate in Sen. Turner’s webinar, registration is required to [e-mail].  Attendees must include their name as well as their business name, address, and phone number. Upon RSVP, participants will receive a link to the online webinar.

WHAT: Back to Business Grant Webinar

WHO: Eligible Business Owners

WHEN: Wednesday, May 3, 2023

10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

WHERE: Virtual. Zoom link will be provided upon registration

Applications for the Back to Business program are due Wednesday, May 10. More information on the program can be found here.

[Marcus J. Durrett
Illinois Senate Republican Staff
Communications and Public Affairs]