IMPORTANT UPDATES
Have you applied for a WILCO Forward Small Business Assistance Program Grant? We want to hear about your experience. Please take this 3-question survey – it will take you 90 seconds to complete. Please
CLICK HERE
to participate in this survey.
FEDERAL & STATE UPDATES FOR BUSINESS
The
Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department, issued FAQ #43
on May 5
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extending, by a week, the time within which a borrower has to repay a previously issued SBA loan under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) in order to take advantage of a presumption that a borrower certified necessity for the loan in good faith at the time of the loan application. For more information,
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The US Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s new case study report,
Cultivating Wellness: Mental Health Training in the Workplace
, addresses how and why leaders in the business community are creating innovative programs and training to address mental health and well-being in the workplace. While it adopts a general approach to building a mentally healthy business, the practical information and strategies provided in the report can be applied to any situation, including COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
Governor Abbott directed the
Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM, and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to test 100% of residents and staff in Texas nursing homes.
The Governor instructed HHSC, TDEM and DSHS to develop and implement a plan based on the guidance of Vice President Pence and Dr. Brix.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY
Williamson County sent a press release out discussing the
WILCO Forward
program. WILCO Forward is a grant program that provides financial relief to local business owners who have been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic. They have issued 198 checks as of yesterday. This accounts for $2.8 million of the $25 million allocated by the Commissioners Court for the program.
Applications are still being accepted. Applications can be submitted online through the county’s website at
www.wilco.org/forward
to the Williamson County Auditor’s Office. The money will be issued as applications are processed until the $25 million in budgeted funds are exhausted. The deadline to apply is June 30
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IN CLOSING TODAY
The
Texas Association of Business released a “Reminder of Kindness”
that I wanted to share with you.
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Some people don’t agree with the state opening… that’s okay. Be kind.
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Some people are still planning to stay home… that’s okay. Be kind.
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Some are still scared of getting the virus and a second wave happening… that’s okay.
Be kind.
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Some are thankful they can finally have a surgery they have put off… that’s okay. Be
kind.
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Some will be able to attend interviews after weeks without a job… that’s okay. Be
kind.
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Some will wear a mask for weeks… that’s okay. Be kind.
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Some people will rush out to get their hair or nails done… that’s okay. Be kind.
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The point is, everyone has different viewpoint/feelings and that okay. Be kind.
We each have a different story. If you need to stay home, stay home. But be kind. If you need to go out, just respect others when in public and be kind! Don’t judge fellow humans because you’re not in their story. We all are in different mental states than we were months ago. So, remember, be kind.
As I have said for the last few weeks… be safe and be kind to one another!
Tony Moline, IOM, PCED
President & CEO
Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce
