New small business rate relief rebate program launches to help business recover from COVID hardships
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND)- City Water, Light, and Power launch a new Small Business Rate Relief Rebate Program to help businesses mend from the economic hardships brought upon them by the pandemic. The City of Springfield, in agreement with the City Council, to fund the program $1 million, which will rebate up to $3,000 for small businesses, including restaurants and bars. The money will be used to cover the electric charges for their August and September 2020 bills. Applications will be available online, starting Thursday, Dec. 17, by 9.am.   Mayor Jim Langfelder says, "Now mor...
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