There is only one week left in February but that doesn't mean things are slowing down! There are some great events ahead, like the Simsbury Development Update, Say "Yes" to Local campaign and many more. Keep scrolling to find out! 
Shop Local Campaign
The Simsbury Chamber of Commerce and Simsbury Main Street Partnership have teamed up to support our Simsbury businesses and non-profits!

If you have a brick and mortar business or non-profit in Simsbury and you have experienced difficulties this past year, we encourage you to sign-up for this town-wide promotion!

Everyone can show their support of Simsbury businesses and non-profits by taking a few easy steps such as:
  • Buying a gift cards
  • Ordering take-out
  • Making a donation
  • Writing a review

Please help spread the word about our Say "Yes" To Local campaign by including #SupportSimsbury when you participate!
Simsbury Economic Development Update
The Simsbury Development Update is this Friday at 8:00 a.m.
Register for this FREE presentation about all of the exciting local developments!
Small Business Association
Updates and Programs
SBA Prioritizes Smallest of Small Businesses
Steps to Promote Equitable Relief for Mom-and-Pop Businesses 

The SBA will:
  • Establish a 14-day, exclusive PPP loan application period for businesses and nonprofits with fewer than 20 employees
  • Allow sole proprietors, independent contractors, and self-employed individuals to receive more financial support by revising the PPP’s funding formula for these categories of applicants
  • Eliminate an exclusionary restriction on PPP access for small business owners with prior non-fraud felony convictions, consistent with a bipartisan congressional proposal
  • Eliminate PPP access restrictions on small business owners who have struggled to make federal student loan payments by eliminating federal student loan debt delinquency and default as disqualifiers to participating in the PPP; and 
  • Ensure access for non-citizen small business owners who are lawful U.S. residents by clarifying that they may use Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) to apply for the PPP.
 
The 14-day exclusivity period will start on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 9 a.m., while the other four changes will be implemented by the first week of March.
SBA Black Business Owner Discussion Feb. 25th
Join the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for an online panel discussion on February 25, 2021 with Black business owners as they share their small business stories and how they pivoted during the pandemic and utilized SBA’s critical financial lifelines. You will also hear remarks from US Rep. Dwight Evans (PA-03), member of the Congressional Black Caucus. Register here.
Good Morning, Simsbury!
It's that time again! It's the second "Good Morning, Simsbury!" of the month. Grab your coffee or tea and join us for our virtual networking event. The 5 minute presentation will be done by Marissa Badgley of Reloveution. Can't wait to see you there!
Congratulations to Nancy Scheetz!
Congratulations to Simsbury Board Director, Nancy Scheetz of The Farmington Valley Nurses Association! Nancy has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer and we couldn't be happier for her to receive this amazing acknowledgement of her dedication and hard work.

Since 1908, the Farmington Valley Nurses Association has provided in-home health care services and community-based wellness programs to local residents, regardless of insurance limitations or ability to pay.
Thursday, February 25th
"Good Morning, Simsbury!" Virtual Networking
8:00 a.m.- 9:00 a.m. Register HERE

Friday, February 26th
Simsbury Development Update
8:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. register here
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Thursday, March 11th
"Good Morning, Simsbury!" Virtual Networking
8:00 a.m.- 9:00 a.m. Register HERE

Monday, June 7th
Granby & Simsbury Chambers of Commerce 2nd Annual Golf Tournament


Simsbury Chamber of Commerce
720 Hopmeadow Street
(860) 651-7307