April 2020
Online Resources for Small Businesses for COVID-19
Small Business Funding
·        The Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program provides small businesses with working capital loans of up to $2 million that can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing. Since Governor Ivy’s declaration of a state of emergency, this funding is now available. The deadline to apply for these low-interest loan funds is  December 21, 2020.  

·        Facebook is offering $100M in cash grants and ad credits through their Small Business Grants Program.  Learn more.

Small Business Response Resources
·        Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Information:  Click here.
·        US Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Response:  Click here.
·        US Dept. of Labor COVID-19 Resources:  Click here.
·        Google for Small Business Resources:  Click here.
·        Crisis Communications Planning Checklist:  Click here.

Restaurant Information
·        To-go/curbside operations guide:  Click here.
·        James Beard Foundation Resources:  Click here.
·        Restaurant Workers Community Foundation:  Click here.
·        Relief Fund Information from Eater.com:  Click here.

Retail Information
·        National Retail Federation:  Click here.
·        Retail Industry Leaders Association:  Click here.
 

Our local businesses NEED our support. Give these restaurants a call and they will bring it to your car! Remember to tip your servers!

Jake’s on Broad: 256-234-4300
Taqueria Avita: 256-392-3457
Carib Kitchen: 256-392-4433
Route 63 Stop: 256-409-8088
Downtown Girl, Half Moon Market & Interiors, Thirty-Two Main, and Cloud Nine are offering some great deals! Visit their Facebook pages to shop and they will ship or deliver curbside to your vehicle. Let's continue to be #mainstreetstrong and support our Downtown businesses!

Murder Mystery Dinner:
POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
In the light of everything that is going on and with CDC recommendations we have decided to postpone our Murder Mystery Dinner Fundraiser scheduled for May 2nd. We will post a future date as soon as we are able to safely. Tickets that have already been purchased will be honored.
Main Street delivers grant check to Carib Kitchen
Main Street Alex City was so happy to deliver a Boost grant check to  Carib Kitchen Caribbean Cuisine  on Broad Street. Go by and place a to go order or call and use curb side pick up and enjoy some delicious Caribbean food!  #mainstreetstrong

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Other News on Main:
  • Emporium Wine is offering curbside pick-up
  • Carlisle's closed until further notice
  • JR's closed until further notice
  • Country Financial Lisa McClendon working remotely