LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!
Click the video below for a message from our friends at Google LNR.
Christopher Chesnutt with Google LNR invites you to the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting!

Friday, February 26th
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Virtual meeting.
Please register through the Caldwell Chamber website and a meeting link will be sent prior to the event.



We’re excited to bring you this great event in a virtual broadcast.
Learn how our Chamber has adapted and stayed relevant during the pandemic, and hear inspiring stories of major community projects that have moved forward or even reached completion over recent months.
FEATURING:
Bryan Moore, President & CEO, Caldwell Chamber of Commerce
Chase Keller, Granite Insurance, Chamber Board Chairman
Lilyn Hester, Google, Head of External Affairs- Southeast
Your link to apply for 2nd PPP funding at First Horizon Bank
It’s time to fill out your PPP loan application. Here’s the link to our online portal.
 
As you fill out this application, let me know if you have questions or need assistance. I’m here to help you along the way. Also, here’s a handy user guide created to help guide you.
 
You can also reach out to the Business Service Center at 877-639-3305 or schedule an appointment to speak to someone.
 
If you’re not quite ready to fill out the PPP loan application, here are some things you can to do prepare:
  • If you’re applying for a second PPP loan, review your initial application and be prepared to update if needed.
  • Gather tax and financial information for 2020, as this may be necessary for some applicants.
  • Review your payroll information to determine the base period for calculating your loan amount.
  • Talk to your accounting or legal advisor about your circumstances.
Check out our PPP information center to get more detail about these topics including the status of PPP forgiveness applications. You can also find information on the SBA and U.S. Treasury websites.
 
Thank you for your business and trust during this important time. I wish you the best of luck with your application. Please Don’t use this for forgiveness request just yet there are new guidelines coming that may be very beneficial.
 
If you have questions and would like to speak to a local banker. Please feel free to contact David Martin at 828-310-8077 or one of the local banking centers conveniently located in Lenoir, Whitnel and Granite Falls.
Virtual Volunteer Training_March 16 & 18, 2021
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Do you have the compassionate spirit needed to be a companion for someone’s journey? In partnership with Caldwell Hospice staff, volunteers serve an essential role in patient and family support, administrative and community support.
Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care is hosting a two-day virtual training in March for adults who are interested in becoming hospice volunteers. This training will be held Tuesday, March 16, from 8:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., and Thursday, March 18, from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. via Zoom video conferencing. To reserve a spot in the Zoom training, participants must complete an application at www.caldwellhospice.org/give-volunteer.
Currently, there is a need for volunteers to provide patient and family support in Alexander, Ashe, Avery, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Watauga, and Wilkes Counties. Other specific needs include veteran volunteers to support and make Veterans Honoring Veterans presentations to patients who are veterans.
Attendance is required at each session. For more information or to register for the March 2021 adult volunteer training opportunity, visit www.caldwellhospice.org/give-volunteer or contact Volunteer Coordinator Cyndi Akins at 828.754.0101 or cakins@caldwellhospice.org.
NOW HIRING!
Did you know that with your membership with the Caldwell Chamber you can post job postings on our website? This member benefit is helpful for employers looking to fill job positions with experienced and top quality employees. 
New Special Enrollment Period for ACA Health Insurance
NEW! Special Enrollment Period for ACA Individual Health (in response to the Covid-19 Public Health Emergency)
Allows Individuals & Families to enroll in 2021 health insurance coverage Feb. 15th - May 15th 2021
Call (828) 754-2601
Email quotes@bushandassociates.net
Visit www.mynchealthplan.com for your FREE QUOTE!
Helping Hands Clinic Pot of Gold Celebration
Friday, March 12th
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
LIVE Virtual Event

Join us for the 15th annual Pot of Gold Celebration. Things will look a little different this year but we are excited about the FREE virtual event we have put together.
 Live Concert by:
Kay and Patrick Crouch & The Shelby Rae
Moore Band 
Looking to get involved?
Thursday Morning's
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Hybrid: In person & virtual meeting options

Calling all business owners, sales and marketing professionals.
Are you looking to grow your network, build relationships, and be involved in the business community? Join us for the Caldwell Chamber Business Leads! Share leads and opportunities in the community to deliver services and goods by local businesses.
To find out more or to attend one of our upcoming meetings as a guest, please send an email expressing your interest in joining.
Grow your business with the Caldwell Chamber Business Leads!
Don't see your updates on Chamber Connections?
CLICK the link below to submit your announcement/ event for consideration.
★ Must be a Caldwell Chamber of Commerce Member to take advantage of this benefit ★