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IN THE NEWS...

Update for NJ Businesses from the NJ Chamber of Commerce

  • Another federal business loan program is coming
  • More COVID-19 tests are coming
  • Gov. Murphy asks for federal aid

More Money for Businesses is Coming - Yesterday, the Federal Reserve  released guidelines for its soon-to-open Main Street Lending Program  that will offer four-year loans starting at $500,000 for small- and medium-sized businesses hit by the coronavirus pandemic. To qualify, a business must have had fewer than 15,000 employees or less than $5 billion in revenue in 2019. Lending institutions are administering the program, and a high percentage of each of the loans will be guaranteed by the Fed. Principal and interest payments will be deferred for one year. 

Act Now - Once the Federal Reserve opens the Main Street Lending Program, qualified businesses should apply quickly. To prepare, the New Jersey Chamber encourages members to  review the information  and reach out to lenders now. For the Fed’s press release,  click here . 
For frequently asked questions,  click here . 

More Tests Coming - New Jersey will at least double its daily number of tests for the coronavirus after  the federal government agreed to send 550,000 testing kits  and 750,000 swabs, Gov. Murphy said. This development, he added, could be critical to reopening the state. (nj.com) 

At the White House - Gov. Murphy made a plea to President Trump yesterday that  New Jersey needs federal money  to help make up for what could be a $20 billion to $30 billion hit to the state government’s finances as businesses close and tax revenues plummet. (nj.com) 

ADD YOUR VOICE TO THESE RECOVERY SURVEYS
Representative Mikie Sherrill launched a survey for small businesses in the 11th District to share their experiences with the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) and Grants. Take the survey: https://bit.ly/3cTBzhq

Tom Bracken, President & CEO of the NJ Chamber of Commerce has been appointed to regional and national task forces focused on post-COVID-19 recovery.  Please participate so your concerns are represented: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NJCsCsCOVID19 .
UPCOMING [VIRTUAL] EVENTS

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT REGISTRATION: To improve the security and tracking of our Zoom-enabled meetings and webinars (with a few exceptions), you will receive the Zoom link in your registration confirmation email. Use the "add to calendar" option to save the link in a meeting reminder.
PUBLIC POLICY

Senators Sweeney & Oroho Discuss NJ's Plan for Your Business' Recovery

Mon, 5/4 | 2 pm to 3 pm | REGISTER NOW

Presented by the Morris County Chamber Government Affairs Forum & ELC - Chairman: Alan Zakin,  Alan Zakin Associates

NJ Senate President Stephen Sweeney, Senator Steven Oroho and Chamber President Meghan Hunscher Discuss What New Jersey's Doing Now and Next as our Business Community Fights to Recover from the Coronavirus Crisi
Moderated by  Alan Zakin Associates  and  MWW
Sponsored by:
NETWORKING
Who's Zooming Who? We're Networking at Noon!

Tuesday, 5/5 | Noon to 1 pm | Free! |  REGISTER NOW

Grab your sandwich and Zoom in for casual networking over lunch! After a few brief announcements, we’ll break into virtual rooms for three to four rounds of networking and find out who's zooming who.
ACTIONABLE ADVICE WEBINAR SERIES | WEEK OF 5/4
Mon, 5/4 | Noon | PPP – The Forgiveness Portion | REGISTER NOW
Presented by Andrea Diaz,  SKC & Co.

Wed, 5/6 | Noon |  45 Minute Full Body Stretch | REGISTER NOW
Presented by Mara Kimowitz,  StretchSource

Thu, 5/7 | Noon |  Growing Your Business in the 'New Normal' | REGISTER NOW
Presented by Carl Gould,  7 Stage Advisors

Fri, 5/8 | Noon |  Redefine Yourself and Your Business | REGISTER NOW
Presented by Enrico Fioranelli,  4E Fitness Training
Speaking at a Chamber event or seminar is a great way to raise your visibility!  
Have expertise on a topic that will captivate an audience? Complete our  Speaker Application .
COMMITTEES & FORUMS: Now with Needs & Leads Segment
Who's you ideal client? Need an introduction? Have you pivoted your business model?
Starting in May, attendees will have the option immediately after the meeting to participate in a half hour segment to share Needs & Leads.
Allan Berger of Berger Business Advisors will present "Turning Hidden Capabilities into Revenue":

Guest speaker: James Jacobi is the Founder and President of Jacobi Enterprises

Join us every Friday in May, beginning 5/8, from 3 pm to 4 pm, to unwind from your week and enjoy presentations from two to three Health & Wellness Professionals. 
SAVE THE DATE & NOMINATE!
Not for Profit Conference on June 8 - Details Coming Soon

Do you know a person or organization in the nonprofit sector that deserves recognition?   At our Not For Profit Conference Webinar, leaders in the nonprofit sector will share their strategies for running a successful organization PLUS we will honor the 2020 Not For Profit Excellence Award Winners.  Nomination deadline is May 8, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.
NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS
500 Meals Donated to Morristown Medical Center

Mangiano Pizza Restaurant and Florham Realty Management partnered to donate 500 meals to Morristown Medical Center; 250 meals were purchased by Florham Realty and Mangiano added a 100% match. Said Shrief Ghobrial, "W e can't thank the Morristown Hospital heroes enough for their dedication during these unpredictable times." We think that Florham Realty and Mangiano are heroes, too! 
Tell Your Story!  Share a "good news" story about nonprofit programs, community projects or neighbors helping neighbors.  Click here  to submit a story.
NEED SOME ADVICE?

Schedule a free, virtual business counseling session with Ed Ramirez. Ed has 30+ years of practical business, accounting and consulting experience in start-up, nonprofit and mid-size for-profit organizations.  Ed can advise you, connect you with business resources and introduce you to reliable advisors. Schedule Your Appointment
CHECK OUT OUR PODCAST
Morris County Business Edge - A Podcast from the Morris County Chamber + Economic Development Corp. to Inform, Educate and Inspire the Greater Morris Community. Have ideas for topics? Contact Ed Ramirez .
Participation in Chamber Events is a Member Benefit. To register a guest or as a
non-member, contact Mike Stanzilis, VP of Membership, at mike@morrischamber.org .
Ask Mike about our Member Referral Bonus Program .