Mike Paone joins us in this episode from the Joliet Regional Chamber to discuss how their organization in continuing to be an advocate for their business community through the current COVID-19 pandemic. In our discussion, Mike explains the measures that their Chamber did in the early stages of COVID to assess the needs of their members and to help secure funding from the various loans and grants that were made available.
One of the most important things that Mike mentioned is the need to keep an eye on the ball with all of the other advocacy efforts that they were already in the midst of before COVID hit. These other efforts are still important and many will have a significant impact on the community so it is important to see these efforts through even with the added burden of keeping businesses informed throughout the ever-changing COVID environment.
If you would like to connect with Mike about anything he discussed in this episode or how they are striving to keep a balance at the Joliet Chamber, you can find his contact information below.
- mpaone@jolietchamber.com
- 815-727-5373
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