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Recovery & Reopening

Recovery & Reopening

We recognize that businesses are challenged for guidance and clear information about next steps to best protect their businesses, employees and customers during our reopening phases. The Greater Freeport Partnership is uniquely aligned to advocate and provide information to our diverse business sectors with one, consistent message across our region.
With the help of our public partners at the City of Freeport and Stephenson County, we have worked to compile information we hope you will consider as you make decisions for the safety of your business. You will find links to resources within this site that will refer you to best practices from the State of Illinois, national associations and institutions who have worked diligently to provide the most accurate information regarding the health and safety of all parties.
The Partnership understands that while the health of employees and customers is the primary goal, businesses need to take time to understand and make plans for the financial health of your business as well. You will find additional resources to that end in the right column of this site.
Click the links below for industry-specific information, safety guidance and financial considerations

Health & Safety Considerations

Industry-Specific Resources

Financial Considerations

Key Industries

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Healthcare

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Construction, Plumbing, Heating, & Service

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A Guide to Local Shopping for Mother’s Day May 1, 2024 As Mother’s Day approaches, it’s time to show our appreciation for the incredible women who have shaped our lives. This year, why not make the day truly special by embracing the charm of local shopping? Supporting local businesses not only adds a personal touch to your gifts but also contributes to the vibrancy and uniqueness of your community. One delightful […]
Oh, the Places We’ll Go April 30, 2024 Dr. Suess, freeport il, greater freeport partnership, Stephenson County It is the season of graduations and with it comes an air of pride, not just for parents and students, but for our community, as well. But while graduations celebrate the end of high school or college education, the term commencement is actually preparing for the start of something new! The Greater Freeport Partnership is experiencing its own commencement. After […]
MVP: Membership Value Proposition April 23, 2024 Freeport, greater freeport partnership, olivo taco, Stephenson County When you decide to become a member or investor of the Greater Freeport Partnership, we understand that a value calculation is made. Is the cost of membership equal to or less than the value you get from being a member and supporting the work that we do at the Partnership? Because we understand that, we work hard to provide value […]
A Leadership Lesson from an Eclipse April 22, 2024 Yesterday at 3:26 pm, my city experienced a 97% solar eclipse. In other words, we were just off-center from the path of totality. I ventured outside at 3:15 p.m. with my eclipse viewer. My dog ran around the backyard. Across the street, a neighbor had 20 people at their house for a joint birthday and eclipse party. And I noticed […]