by Bill Lynch | Mar 31, 2021 | Public Policy
Small businesses will have more time to apply for a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan thanks to swift action from Congress and the Biden administration ahead of the application deadline. President Biden signed the PPP Extension Act into law yesterday, providing...
by bmerritt | Apr 23, 2020 | Public Policy
This afternoon, April 23, 2020, the House of Representatives passed House Resolution 266, also known as the Phase 3.5 Coronavirus Stimulus Package. The bill will now be sent to President Donald Trump who has said that he will sign it into law. Companies who did not...
by Reagan Grisham | Apr 22, 2020 | Chamber News, Economic Development, Public Policy
Chambers of Commerce have been a non-government resource for small businesses during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Chambers have performed a concierge role, helping members and non-members discover aid for which they were eligible and helping them apply. In many places,...
by Bill Lynch | Apr 13, 2020 | Chamber News, Economic Development, Public Policy
Well-trained, motivated employees who really care about customers are an important asset to businesses. To recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses will need to rely on these essential employees. Even if your business is temporarily closed, keeping valued...
by Reagan Grisham | Apr 13, 2020 | Chamber News
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Goldman Sachs and the LiftFund, along with other community development financial institutions (CDFIs), are partnering to provide $50 million in loans to small businesses in Texas that have been affected by COVID-19 as part of...
