New Mitigations Effective Tomorrow, Coronavirus Impact Survey
Thursday, November 19, 2020
The Illinois Restaurant Association continues to engage with local, state, and federal officials to help our employers and employees address concerns about COVID-19. Please see the below resources and information for your business - updated as of 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 19. *** Statewide Tier 3 Resurgence Mitigations Effective Tomorrow Starting tomorrow, Friday Nov. 20, Tier 3 resurgence mitigations will take effect statewide. Bars and Restaurants can continue operating outdoor service, take-out, curbside pick-up and delivery under existing regulations. Private event spaces may no longer host gatherings of any kind. 
Coronavirus Impact Survey The IRA is partnering with the National Restaurant Association to gather critical data that will be very valuable to our ongoing advocacy and communications efforts during this crisis. Please take a few minutes to help us quantify and further illustrate the economic impact that the coronavirus is having on your restaurant. CLICK HERE to complete the survey. Please note this survey will stay open until COB Monday, Nov. 30. Let’s Talk Chicago Offers Corporate Holiday Tastings 
Plan your virtual holiday celebration and support female restaurateurs! Let’s Talk’s curated offerings are great options for virtual team, board, and client events. Chicago’s leading women restaurateurs collaboratively present a choice of multi-restaurant tastings ($40, $75 or $110 options), holiday gift baskets ($125) and add on cocktails pairings ($20). To browse available selections and place your order today, click here. Understanding the 2020 Elections and What Lies Ahead for Restaurants Get the latest analysis from the National Restaurant Association’s Government Affairs team on the recent elections, and what the coming lame duck and 2021-2022 Congressional Sessions mean for restaurants. They will also share a preview of what is to come as President-elect Biden assumes office. The webinar will be held Monday, November 23rd over three different sessions. Times and registration details are below: Cook County Community Recovery Initiative Outcomes With $82M in funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and public, private, and philanthropic resources of several critical partners, the Bureau of Economic Development continues to help Cook County businesses stay open, workers find jobs, residents stay in their homes and meet essential needs. Below is an overview of the business support programs and their progress to date: 
As the need for relief continues to evolve, the Cook County Community Recovery Initiative will expand its efforts to provide strategic, coordinated and critical resources for businesses and residents. The IRA would like to thank Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle for her commitment to the restaurant industry during these difficult times. Visit www.cookcountyil.gov/recovery to learn more or click here. Watch on Demand - Exploring New Revenue Streams For Restaurants Webinar Thank you to everyone that attended this morning's webinar featuring panelists from Airbnb,Prairie Grass Cafe, and Vermilion/Let's Talk join the Illinois Restaurant Association for a webinar providing restaurant operators ideas for generating new revenue by offering new options or serving different audiences. This webinar was provided in partnership with the Cook County Community Recovery Initiative. Click here to watch the presentation. Click here to download the slide presentation. Charitable Efforts, Holiday Happenings This Season Whether it's feeding people in need, supporting our neighbors, volunteering, mentoring, or fundraising, there are countless opportunities for your restaurant to make a positive impact during the holidays. Especially during these challenging times, we want to hear your stories. Additionally, if you have virtual holiday events, special seasonal menus or meal kits you would like us to highlight, let us know. We are glad to spread the word on the IRA's social media channels! Send your holiday happenings to Matt Quinn.
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