Starting Monday, June 15 ^th , at 7 am businesses can begin to apply for more relief. Governor Pete Ricketts and State officials provided updates on several new grant programs. 

 

Combined, the programs will award $387 million in grants, using federal coronavirus relief dollars, to help get the Nebraska economy growing in the coming weeks and months.

This is on a first come first serve basis so it's imperative you get your application submitted right away.

 

The new programs will be administered by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) in partnership with the Nebraska Departments of Labor (NDOL) and Agriculture (NDA).

 

Attached below is the State Chamber’s Quick Guide.

 

Small Businesses can  click here  to find more information on eligibility and application dates.

 

Livestock Producers can  click here  to find out more information on eligilbity and applicant dates.

 

You can also go to the “ Get Nebraska Growing ” website for more information or read more at the  Nebraska Department of Economic Development .

 

Please forward this to others within your organization/company that might be interested.

The Scottsbluff/Gering United Chamber of Commerce will be working remotely until further notice to follow the recommendations of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local health departments.



The staff can still be reached by email, via our Facebook or on our website, www.scottsbluffgering.net . Contact information is listed below:

Karen Anderson – [email protected]

Jodi Lewellen – [email protected]

Shada Robinson (Bookkeeping) – [email protected]

For COVID-19 resources page on our website, use the link below:

www.scottsbluffgering.com COVID-19 Resources

Please register for COVID-19 Panhandle Update to Businesses & Employers on June 18, 2020 11:00 AM MDT at:

 

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1850999645606684943

 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Rolls & Issues Conference Calls with Senator Stinner

Remaining Rolls & Issues Conference Call with Senator Stinner have been put on hold until they resume session. Stay tuned for more information when it becomes available.

If you have any questions please call the Chamber office at 308-632-2133

Western Nebraska Pioneers

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800 13th Street

Oregon Trail Park Stadium

Gering

Western Heritage Federal Credit Union

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901 W 29th Street

Scottsbluff

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