text: The Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity has made some funds available for WorkNet DuPage and our counterpart offices throughout Illinois to prevent essential, small businesses from laying off or furloughing employees. We are looking for businesses for whom these potential grant dollars would make the difference between keeping workers on or having to layoff/furlough. Here are some sample scenarios that qualifying businesses ("essential" per the Governor's order and "small" by the SBA's definition) can apply to cover—
  There is a very brief application document (click here) that companies in need should complete and submit to worknet-layoffprev@worknetdupage.org by close of business Wednesday, May 6. We ask that you share this information with your businesses who may potentially qualify. You can also assist with the brief application if you so desire. We are looking for companies for which this type of funding will truly be a game changer.