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COVID-19 Closure of Nonessential Businesses
COVID-19 Closure of Nonessential Businesses | Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday ordered the closure of most nonessential businesses in that state in an effort to combat the spread of the coronavirus. Ivey, who in comments earlier this week appeared focused on getting people back to work, also defended her decision not to issue a more…
Read MoreCoronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act
Last evening, the U.S. Senate voted to pass the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act which will provide emergency relief for American workers and businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act As you by now know, the final bill did not include language…
Read MoreCCAA/BCA SBA Disaster Loan Webinar
CCAA/BCA SBA Disaster Loan Webinar | On behalf of the CCAA/BCA Partnership please join us for a webinar on Friday, March 27th, at 11:00 am Preparing to Apply for the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan The Alabama SBDC Network, in conjunction with its statewide outreach partners, is holding a statewide webinar to guide companies through…
Read MoreSBA Working Capital Loans Available
SBA Working Capital Loans Available | Good Afternoon, please see the attached press releases and Fact Sheet in English and Spanish. The press release states: The disaster declaration makes SBA assistance available in the entire state of Alabama; and the contiguous counties of Escambia, Holmes, Jackson, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton in Florida; Carroll, Chattahoochee,…
Read MoreSBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Saturday, March 21, 2020 MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that small businesses across Alabama negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic are eligible for assistance under the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. The program will help qualified businesses and non-profit…
Read MoreSBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Webinar
Please be aware if you are a local small business of the webinar this afternoon, where you can learn about the forthcoming SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan. When: Mar 19, 2020 02:00 PM Central Time Topic: Preparing to Apply for the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Register in advance for this webinar: After registering, you…
Read MoreA message from the US Small Business Administration
A message from the US Small Business Administration: I hope each of you are well. In order for the State to request Disaster Assistance from SBA, they would need to do an assessment of Small Business Owners who have experience Economic Injury. Please send the attached, Fillable PDF Form (click the Enable All Features at…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Alert: Our March Chamber Luncheon is Cancelled
Our Chamber Board of Directors have decided to follow the lead of our officials and cancel our luncheon this month. We will reschedule our speaker for a later date. Our Corporate Ambassador Meeting has also been cancelled. Please stay safe and well amid this COVID-19 (Coronavirus) crisis in our country. I will also be working…
Read MoreLeeds High School Softball Field Press Box Ribbon Cutting
Ribbon Cutting Rescheduled: The City of Leeds and the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce will conduct a ribbon cutting for the new Press Box at the Leeds High School Softball Stadium at 4:15 pm on Thursday, March 12. Sandra McGuire Executive Director Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce 205-699-5001 wk 205-965-9392 cell Ribbon Cutting Cancellation: The ribbon cutting…
Read MoreCreek Bank Festival Sponsorships Available
Creek Bank Festival Sponsorships Available | If your business would like to sponsor an event for the Creek Bank Festival on May 16, 2020 from 10:00 – 4:00, please contact me at the office! If you would like your name listed on the back of our t-shirts, the investment is $150. Please let me know…
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