Issue 6 | April 29, 2020

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In this video, Tim Herman, CEO of the Flint & Genesee Chamber reflects on the impact the coronavirus has had on the business community, shares his perspective on the reopening of the economy and reminds us that there will be better days ahead.  WATCH VIDEO

Webinar Today: Restaurants Leverage Innovation and Technology to Battle Disruption

Join Chef Robert Irvine and Clay Johnson, Yum! Brands CDTO, as they explore how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the restaurant business and how owners and managers are harnessing their entrepreneurial spirit to respond to current challenges. Sign up for "Restaurants Leverage Innovation and Technology to Battle Disruption," brought to you by Comcast Business and the International Food and Beverage Technology Association. During this live discussion today at 1 p.m. , you'll learn: What restaurants are doing to continue serving customers and maintain positive customer experiences. Which technology solutions best support new delivery and supply models. How to approach recovery and long-term industry impacts.  REGISTER NOW

Additional federal disaster relief now available

Federal relief in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic has reopened for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). The PPP has been refilled with $321 billion. The majority is expected to go quickly, especially with all the unprocessed PPP loan applications in queue at banks across the country. With the additional funding provided by the new COVID-19 relief package, the SBA has also resumed processing EIDLs and advance applications that are already in the queue on a first come, first-served basis.  READ MORE

Moving Flint Forward: Sherman's Lounge Before Sherman's Lounge closed in observation of the current executive orders, we caught up with Bruce Hardy about the Moving Flint Forward program. Here, he shares how he and his brother are improving the 50-year-old bar through the General Motors-supported initiative, their commitment to the city's south side and more.

Mott Foundation announces $160,000 in grants to support local health care workers

The  Charles Stewart Mott Foundation  made two grants totaling $160,000 to help health care workers in Flint and Genesee County stay safe and fed during the coronavirus pandemic. A $100,000 grant will help  University of Michigan–Flint  keep its residence hall open to health care workers from Genesee County hospitals, giving them a welcoming, safe and convenient place to stay at no cost to them. A $60,000 grant will allow the  Freedom Center Church  to purchase more than 5,000 meals from Flint restaurants and have them delivered to local hospital workers.  READ MORE

Flint & Genesee Playlists to Liven Up Your Day

With everyone staying home, the day can get a little quiet. The  Explore Flint & Genesee  editors curated playlists full of local musicians to help liven up your day. The featured genres include Rap, R&B, Rock, Blues, Jazz, Folk and Country. You will be connected playlists housed on Spotify. READ MORE

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT See what remote PD programs the Flint & Genesee Chamber has scheduled for May

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