Southern Company COVID-19 Message

Good afternoon!  I wanted to share with you a couple of grant opportunities our team has come across that may be of some help to the Leeds Chamber membership.  I’ve also included the AL Small Business Development Center’s COVID-19 Webinar information below.  The first of 3 webinars took place today, but there are two more…

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Important Links from St. Clair EDC

We received these links from the St. Clair Economic Development Council.  We appreciate them sharing these with us!!! Link to Stimulus Package Document: https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3Ae48dc20a-ab76-4fe4-bbc7-9dcefda8ef26   Link to Alabama’s SBA District Office: https://www.sba.gov/offices/district/al/birmingham Sandra McGuire Executive Director Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce 205-699-5001 wk 205-965-9392 cell

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ASBDCN Update

Alabama Small Business Development Center Network | New Disaster Loan + PPP Application Webinars The Alabama SBDC is hosting three webinars this week regarding the updated process for applying for the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan, the $10k forgivable advance, and the new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Each webinar is limited to the first 1000…

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A Message from St. Clair County EDC

Hello everyone, I hope you are all well. I wanted to update some information that may I sent to many of you last week. We are continuing to gather information and resources to help everyone navigate this most unusual time. I have updated resource pages below that contain information for business (large and small) and…

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USCC Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist

USCC Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist | Dear Southeast Chamber Friends – Good evening.  Please find the U.S. Chamber’s Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist.  This is the first of a number of resources we are developing to help you connect your members with the resources recently approved by Congress…

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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…

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Coronavirus 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…

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CCAA/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

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…

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SBA 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,…

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SBA 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…

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