The past few months have been challenging for everyone. At the Chamber, we've been working to connect you to available
resources
during the pandemic. We've made phone calls, sent numerous emails, held webinars, and pressed our representatives in Washington to fight for business.
We are a tool for you.
Let us know
what we can do to help you
during this time of "re-opening" as we figure out what the "new normal" means for members. We're committed to making it easier for you to keep people safe while also continuing to run your business.
We are in this together. We will come out of this crisis stronger as businesses and stronger as a community.
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Black Lives Matter Statement
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“As business leaders, we want EVERYONE to enjoy basic human rights, a level playing field, and fairness in pursuit of their dreams – whether that is in business, the arts, or public service.”
Please
click here
for a statement from our President & CEO, Robin Anderson regarding the death of George Floyd and how we can listen, learn, and change as a community.
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On June 4, 2020, the H.R.7010, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 was passed in the Senate by unanimous consent. This bill amends the PPP and provides small business recipients with necessary flexibility to receive the forgivable loans they need to keep their businesses open and their employees on their payrolls. Specifically, H.R.7010:
- Increases the loan forgiveness period from eight weeks to 24 weeks;
- Changes the 75/25 payroll / non-payroll requirement for loan forgiveness to 60/40
- Increases the loan repayment period from two to five years;
- Allows payroll tax deferral for PPP recipients; and
- Extends the June 30 rehiring deadline to December 31, 2020.
The full text of this legislation is available
here
. The bill had previously passed the U.S. House of Representatives and was sent to President Trump for his signature. Following its enactment, the SBA will be required to update its loan forgiveness application and process.
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Commerce Center Room Rentals
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The Commerce Center has re-opened to the public and is taking reservations for room rentals. That in mind, the health and well-being of our staff, members, and guests remains our top priority. We have implemented new practices to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus during gatherings and events at the Commerce Center.
Before planning your next meeting at our facility, please review our
updated guidelines
and safety procedures.
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Did you know June is National Employee Well-being Month? Employee Well-being Month spotlights the workplace's role in helping to create healthier, happier employees. Organizations that invest in the well-being of their employees create a more productive, engaged workforce!
Click here
to learn more and to download the toolkit.
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Hardee's Restaurant
15% off Regular Priced Food Purchase
*Not good with any other special offer*
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Join us for our (socially distant)
Chamber Live
this week on our on
Facebook
page! Tune in at 10AM on Friday, June 12 as Colleen talks to Anthony Djuren Fotography about summer packages, including senior portraits, family photos, and more!
If you missed the last
Chamber Live
with Moorman Clothiers, you can
view it here
.
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