Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García will hold a virtual Bilingual Small Business Week April through 17, featuring information about federal, state, and local emergency relief for small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic in the 4th Congressional District. Featured guests will answer questions from small business and nonprofit leaders and help them navigate the process to apply for assistance during this public health crisis. Below is a schedule of events. Businesses or non-profit organizations interested in learning more can join via FB Page @RepChuyGarcia. Any additional questions from small businesses can be directed to Julie.Reschke@mail.house.gov or (773) 342-0774. 

All Central Times:

Thursday, April 16
12:00 to 1:00 pm
Facebook Live in Spanish about Small Business and Programs to assist non-profits.
Guest Speakers: Jaime Di Paulo, President and CEO, Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Silvia Bonilla, Executive Director, Small Business Development Center

Friday, April 17
12:00 to 1:00 pm
Facebook Live with Illinois Business Immigration Coalition (IBIC)       
Guest Speakers: Rebecca Shi, Executive Director, (IBIC) Raul Raymundo, Board Member, IBIC