Weekly Newsletter & updates

Chambers Annual Awards Banquet

The Board of Directors cordially invite you to the Chamber's Virtual Awards Banquet.

Katie Camacho Board Chair

Date: Tuesday, January 26th Theme: People & Places: We Miss All the Faces More info to follow!

Jeri Goodman Board Chair - Elect

Annual Banquet Sponsors

Rolls & Issues Conference Call

Rolls & Issues Conference Calls with Senator Stinner Rolls & Issues Conference call with Senator Stinner will begin in February and will be held at 7:30 a.m. You can use the phone bridge connection sponsored by CenturyLink and call in from your own office, from home or join us at the Chamber Office. The phone number to call is 308-635-8300. This conference call with District 48 Senator John Stinner gives you the opportunity to share your concerns and issues and stay informed on issues that pertain to our area and your business. If you have any questions please contact the Chamber at 308-632-2133.

WNCC Upcoming Classes

Guide to Emergency Loans - US Chamber

The U.S. Chamber has created a new Guide to Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Loans to provide businesses the latest information on emergency loan changes contained in the federal relief package the recently passed. Terms for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) Program have been adjusted. The guide answers questions about taxes and eligibility.

Federal Loan FAQ

COVID-19 Stimulus 2.0 Small Business Webinar January 7, 2021 Nebraska tax and planning experts break down changes in the new Paycheck Protection Program and other pandemic relief programs. 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m CST / 10:30 a.m. - Noon MST Watch Webinar Password: Stimulus2.0

U.S. Chamber Small Business Update U.S. Chamber leaders discuss the new coronavirus relief deal. Watch now (on demand)

As part of an end-of-year pandemic relief package, Congress has passed several changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and created a “Second Draw” PPP for small businesses who have exhausted their initial loan. Other changes impact eligibility for initial PPP loans, the loan forgiveness process, and the tax treatment of PPP loans.    Congress has also made changes to other programs – including Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL Program), the Employee Retention Tax Credit, a Venue Grant program, and SBA loan programs –that will benefit small businesses. Here’s everything small business owners need to know now:   Contents:  How Do These Changes Impact My Existing PPP Loan?  I Exhausted My Initial PPP Loan, How Does This Help Me?  What If I Never Received a PPP Loan?  Which Changes to Other Programs That May Help My Small Business Have Been Changed?  ·      Expanded Employee Retention Tax Credit  ·      EIDL Grants  ·      Grants for Shuttered Venue Operators  ·      SBA Loan Debt Forgiveness

New U.S. Chamber COVID-19 Vaccines FAQ As you know, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted emergency use authorization for COVID-19 vaccines developed by Pfizer and Moderna. As states begin to prioritize, allocate, and distribute the first doses, the U.S. Chamber has created a new COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ one-pager to answer the common questions being asked by Americans - and especially business leaders. Click here to view the one-pager with accurate and current information about the vaccine allocation process, expected timelines, and what it all means for the road to recovery. The U.S. Chamber will continue to update this resource as new information becomes available.

Click Here to View the One-Pager

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