Events
Disaster Loan Funding Update
Disaster Loan Funding Update If you follow us on Facebook, you know that over $4.8 billion in PPP loans were approved for 27,922 companies in Alabama. We think that is… a good start. According to SBA statistics, there are almost 400,000 small businesses in Alabama, accounting for 47% of the state’s employment. Based on news…
Read MoreSave Small Business Fund
To extend a helping hand to small businesses suffering from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation – in partnership with Vistaprint and a coalition of supporting companies, foundations, and philanthropic donors – is working to provide financial relief through the Save Small Business Fund. The Fund is providing $5,000…
Read MoreTelephone Town Hall: COVID-19 & Small Business
Teleconference with Gary Palmer and Tom Todt of SBA On Monday, Congressman Gary Palmer (Al-06) will host a teleconference call to discuss COVID-19 and efforts to assist small businesses through the Small Business Administration. He will be joined in the call by Tom Todt, District Director for the SBA based in Birmingham, who can discuss…
Read MoreImportant 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
Read MoreASBDCN 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…
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 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 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…
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