Economic Development News - May 4, 2020
We hope you are all safe and healthy, and we want you to remind you that we are here to help you during these uncertain times. We continue to monitor all of the recommendations and updates from government officials surrounding COVID-19 (novel coronavirus), and we will inform our stakeholders of relevant changes. Please let us know how we can best assist you during this time.  We hope the resources below are helpful. 
Be well. Doreen, Jenn and Marissa 
The QC Economic Development Team 
Economic Development Website
The Queen Creek Economic Development team has put together a map and website to share information about restaurants that are offering takeout/delivery.

The Town of Queen Creek's Website
The Town of Queen Creek is committed to helping slow the spread of COVID-19. Keep up to date on the situation by visiting the Town's COVID-19 web page.

Additional Resources
GPEC WEBINAR
Join us for the next installment of Regional Report: A GPEC Virtual Series, where we explore industries in Greater Phoenix impacted by the current COVID-19 pandemic. This webinar will focus primarily on how small businesses have pivoted their business model to stay competitive and generate revenue.

Regional Report:
Pivoting Your Business Model
May 6, 2020
3 – 4 p.m.
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PROPERTY TAX RELIEF
The Maricopa County Treasurer's Office is offering relief from certain property tax payments to reflect the economic disruption of COVID-19. Businesses, such as restaurants and hotels, that pay business personal property taxes on supplies and equipment may apply to the Maricopa County Treasurer's Office to delay payments due May 1st to August 1st without paying interest or penalties.
LOCAL FIRST SUPPORT
Support the Arizona Businesses You Love Today, So They're Here Tomorrow. From curb-side service and gift cards to discounts and delivery, you can help support Arizona's local businesses during service interruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
ARIZONA IS HERE FOR YOU
We are committed to making sure Arizonans have access to the resources they need as we work to get our state through the COVID-19 outbreak. We’re in this together.
PAYROLL PROTECTION PROGRAM LOANS - CPLC
CPLC, and it lending subsidiary, Prestamos, have a long standing partnership with the SBA and a history of helping small businesses in both good and bad market conditions. This partnership has now been expanded to allow CPLC-Prestamos to be an issuer of Payroll Protection loans under the guidelines of the SBA.
ARIZONA SMALL BUSINESS BOOT CAMP & RESOURCE COLLECTIVE
The  Arizona Small Business Boot Camp & Resource Collective  is a statewide initiative designed to help businesses respond, plan and return stronger than before. Register for the sessions or watch the sessions from this past week.