Good morning #ChamberWorld! #Lookforthehelpers! Listen to the good news! Start the Recovery! Make a small win today and huge wins tomorrow! Build the future now! It's going to be a GREAT day!
What Every Chamber Executive and Board Member Should Read First Today:
The Path to Recovery: Via Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives (KCCE): Bob Harris and Bill Pawlucy
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Chamber delight: Marion United (IL) Raises $186,000 for their Small Businesses
A CITY UNITED
In
the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic, our city has found itself in an
unprecedented economic crisis threatening the livelihood and future of so many
locally owned businesses. In a time where so many are struggling, there is an
amazing opportunity for the citizens, churches, businesses, and organizations
to UNITE and help them through this. MARION UNITED is a collaborative effort to
generate grants for local businesses affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic.
We
need your help! Even a little bit can make a big difference! Despite great pain
and tragedy, there is an opportunity to unite and endure this struggle
together. If we do, our city will shine as a beacon of hope in the midst of
economic disaster. When we look back on COVID-19, we will be remembered for how
we came together with a solution to lift our community during a time of
uncertainty. Now is our time to shine! Donate below!
Marion United
The Marion United event on
April 3rd was a huge success and will help Marion area businesses. Thank
you to all the citizens, businesses, churches, and organizations that came
together to make Marion United a reality! Grant applications are due THIS FRIDAY!
Please spread the word and fill out an application if you are a local business
who has been hurt by the COVID-19 Pandemic
www.marion-united.com
Chamber Question of the day? Have you already done your PPP bank loan email with all participating SBA lenders and a contact name?
County and city officials fill new COVID-19 response coordinator position with CEO of South Bend Regional Chamber
Officials in St. Joseph County and the City of South Bend announced Thursday the creation of a new role to aid in intergovernmental response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jeff Rea, president and CEO of the South Bend Regional Chamber of Commerce and former Mayor of Mishawaka, will take over the role as the COVID-19 Response Coordinator.
Rea will help connect and coordinate relevant public and private sector entities in the community to respond to the pandemic. He will also provide daily briefings to executives of each local government regarding response efforts.
While he serves in the new role, Rea will remain an employee of the South Bend Regional Chamber of Commerce. Read more: ABC 57
Birmingham-Bloomfield (MI) Chamber: Paycheck Protection Loans
#lookforthehelpers: From the Lexington-Rockbridge County Chamber: We are Virginians helping Virginians
The COVID-19 crisis has put millions of small business jobs at risk impacting millions of families across our Commonwealth.
The nonprofit Virginia 30 Day Fund was launched by Virginia technology entrepreneur Pete Snyder and his wife, Burson. Working with other business leaders throughout the Commonwealth, the Fund’s goal is to help save as many Virginia jobs as possible while small businesses await recently approved federal funding.
Virginia businesses that qualify for assistance from the Fund are:
Small businesses that employ three to 30 people;
Based in Virginia and have been operating for at least one year;
Owned and operated by a Virginia resident.
The funds dispersed to small businesses by the Virginia 30 Day fund do not need to be repaid. If businesses who receive the Fund’s assistance do, at a later date, wish to “pay it forward” to another Virginia small business in need of assistance, they may do so by directing those dollars back to the Fund, which will disburse the funding to another Virginia business in need.
APPLY NOW
The LF/LB Chamber of Commerce has created a program to help support local businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. Through #WithYouLFLB, gift cards to local businesses can be purchased online with proceeds forwarded directly to the businesses. The program is designed to give consumers the opportunity to assist local small businesses while their locations can only offer limited services, or their doors remain closed. Gift cards can be purchased online at https://WithYouLFLB.givesmart.com
Chamber Question of the day? Have you already done your PPP bank loan email with all participating SBA lenders and a contact name?
County and city officials fill new COVID-19 response coordinator position with CEO of South Bend Regional Chamber
Jeff Rea, president and CEO of the South Bend Regional Chamber of Commerce and former Mayor of Mishawaka, will take over the role as the COVID-19 Response Coordinator.
Rea will help connect and coordinate relevant public and private sector entities in the community to respond to the pandemic. He will also provide daily briefings to executives of each local government regarding response efforts.
While he serves in the new role, Rea will remain an employee of the South Bend Regional Chamber of Commerce. Read more: ABC 57
Birmingham-Bloomfield (MI) Chamber: Paycheck Protection Loans
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The COVID-19 crisis has put millions of small business jobs at risk impacting millions of families across our Commonwealth.
The nonprofit Virginia 30 Day Fund was launched by Virginia technology entrepreneur Pete Snyder and his wife, Burson. Working with other business leaders throughout the Commonwealth, the Fund’s goal is to help save as many Virginia jobs as possible while small businesses await recently approved federal funding.
Virginia businesses that qualify for assistance from the Fund are:
Small businesses that employ three to 30 people;
Based in Virginia and have been operating for at least one year;
Owned and operated by a Virginia resident.
The funds dispersed to small businesses by the Virginia 30 Day fund do not need to be repaid. If businesses who receive the Fund’s assistance do, at a later date, wish to “pay it forward” to another Virginia small business in need of assistance, they may do so by directing those dollars back to the Fund, which will disburse the funding to another Virginia business in need.
APPLY NOW
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Lake Forest /Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce announces #WithYouLFLB Gift Card Program
"This is a really difficult time for all of us, but particularly for those who own small businesses and are experiencing lost revenue as they observe the Illinois order to shelter in place," explains Joanna Rolek, LF/LB Chamber Executive Director. "The Chamber is fortunate to have recently acquired the technology to offer this service to local businesses, and we thought, 'what better time than now to launch this program?'" she added. "It's a great opportunity for everyone to invest in our community and the health of our local businesses and support our friends until we can walk in their doors again."
Participating businesses include:
Bedside Manor
Bluffington's Cafe
Caprice Decadent US
Carlos Cardona Photography
Date Night Boutique
Elements Massage
ENAZ
Flotstone
Foodstuffs
Forest Bluff Animal Hospital
Forest Bootery
Forest Greens Juice Bar
Gerhard's Elegant European Desserts
Gifted
Gorton Community Center
More Merchants here: Daily Herald
Grand Rapids Area Chamber Collaboration: Rapid Response Fund
Sun Prairie Chamber partners with ULGM COVID-19 recovery effortBedside Manor
Bluffington's Cafe
Caprice Decadent US
Carlos Cardona Photography
Date Night Boutique
Elements Massage
ENAZ
Flotstone
Foodstuffs
Forest Bluff Animal Hospital
Forest Bootery
Forest Greens Juice Bar
Gerhard's Elegant European Desserts
Gifted
Gorton Community Center
More Merchants here: Daily Herald
Grand Rapids Area Chamber Collaboration: Rapid Response Fund
In Light Of Covid-19 Rapid Response Fund
OVERVIEW
The COVID-19 crisis poses a severe threat to both our local economy and business community. West Michigan is built on the backbone of entrepreneurship and small business, and the Rapid Response Economic Relief Fund is aimed at delivering short-term financial support to small businesses in need.
WHO IS THE FUND INTENDED FOR?
This fund is focused on supporting small, for-profit businesses with 5-25 full-time employees located in Kent County.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE FUND?
This fund helps businesses that cannot access state or federal relief funds in a timely manner or may not be eligible.
WHAT DOES THE FUND PROVIDE?
Businesses that qualify for this fund will receive:
A short-term economic relief grant ranging from $5,000 - $10,000
Technical assistance
Cost cutting measures
Reviewing creditor/obligation recommendations (deferments and loan re-aging)
Connections to other resources
Six-month cashflow projection and analysis with a business consultant
OUTREACH EFFORTS
In order to identify possible recipients, the Greater Grand Rapids Chamber Foundation will expand outreach efforts in collaboration with Entrepreneur Support Organizations including: West Michigan Hispanic Chamber, GRABB, Start-Garden, The Right Place, SpringGR, Ferris Emprende, Local First, and Area Neighborhood Business Associations ensuring that underserved, underrepresented groups are not left behind.
CONTRIBUTION INQUIRIES
GRANT INFORMATION
CONTRIBUTE NOW
WHO IS THE FUND INTENDED FOR?
This fund is focused on supporting small, for-profit businesses with 5-25 full-time employees located in Kent County.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE FUND?
This fund helps businesses that cannot access state or federal relief funds in a timely manner or may not be eligible.
WHAT DOES THE FUND PROVIDE?
Businesses that qualify for this fund will receive:
A short-term economic relief grant ranging from $5,000 - $10,000
Technical assistance
Cost cutting measures
Reviewing creditor/obligation recommendations (deferments and loan re-aging)
Connections to other resources
Six-month cashflow projection and analysis with a business consultant
OUTREACH EFFORTS
In order to identify possible recipients, the Greater Grand Rapids Chamber Foundation will expand outreach efforts in collaboration with Entrepreneur Support Organizations including: West Michigan Hispanic Chamber, GRABB, Start-Garden, The Right Place, SpringGR, Ferris Emprende, Local First, and Area Neighborhood Business Associations ensuring that underserved, underrepresented groups are not left behind.
CONTRIBUTION INQUIRIES
GRANT INFORMATION
CONTRIBUTE NOW
The Urban League of Greater Madison (ULGM) on April 1 announced that it has launched a new COVID-19 Workforce Recovery Initiative in partnership with several local entities, including the Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce.
The initiative will bring to bear the Urban League’s infrastructure and experience to help job seekers and employers meet current and future workforce needs.
“Since the pandemic struck, we have heard from and read about growing numbers of workers who have lost work. Simultaneously, we have heard from employers who have an immediate need to fill jobs. In sticking with our demand-driven workforce development model, the Urban League is uniquely positions to serve as a match-maker between these two group,” said Urban League CEO, Ruben L. Anthony, Jr.
The effort will be two-pronged in its focus:
• First will be a focus on job seekers — both those who have been temporarily furloughed or permanently displaced as a result of the pandemic.
• Second will be a focus on employers — both helping them meet immediate needs for workers and helping them rebuild their workforce as we transition out of the current situation.
“We are grateful for collaborative and innovative efforts like this to support employers and workers during this unprecedented challenge,” said Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce President Zach Brandon. “The Urban League is a vital resource for our community in providing rapid-response action to accelerate both the relief and recovery efforts underway.”
Other business community partners on this effort include Madison Region Economic Partnership (MadREP), Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce, and the United Way HIRE Initiative. Read more: Sun Prairie Star
#Lookforthehelpers: New Richmond Chamber Member: FREE Wills for Workers – Providing Peace of Mind for our Frontline
Wills for Workers is a relief program available to healthcare providers and first responders (paramedics, police officers, firefighters, etc.) in the St. Croix Valley, who are on the frontline during the Covid-19 pandemic.
These heroes are risking their health and welfare every day to help and serve others in the community. Now it is our turn to give something back and give them one less thing to worry about as they fight this disease. That is why, if you are a healthcare provider or first responder – servicing or living in the St. Croix Valley our firm is offering FREE basic Estate Planning Services, including:
· Wills
· Powers of Attorney
· Healthcare Directives
· HIPPA Releases
· Electronic Authorizations
Our Estate Planning team delivers custom estate planning services specific to individual needs so you can enjoy peace of mind both during and after this pandemic.
More information: Eckberg Lammers Attorneys-at-Law
Town Square Publications Chamber Membership Directories and Community Profiles: The best Chamber Partner in the U.S.
Town Square Publications, a division of the Daily Herald Media Group, is a national chamber custom publishing group that specializes in developing partnerships by producing high-quality print and digitally integrated publications along with other added value programs dedicated to creating relevancy for local chambers of commerce and other membership focused organizations interested in raising non-dues revenues.
Town Square Publications parent company, Paddock Publications, has over 100 years’ experience of print product development and dedicated customer service in communities throughout the Midwest. Our experience allows Town Square Publications to offer you attractive royalty and non-dues revenue share streams, provide direct distribution of your custom designed printed publications, including digital and mobile integration, and all with the quickest turn-around times available in the industry. Town Square also offers multi-media maps in both print and online formats, both with our No-Cost guarantee. More information: Town Square Publications
Chambers of Commerce and member focused organizations serve as a valuable resource in the local marketplace. The networking opportunities and representation with a wide variety of diverse businesses in your community is the catalyst of a successful organization. For further information about Town Square's publishing partnership with chambers of commerce and our No-Cost guarantee and Earned Revenue Share Program, To request your chamber publication or map proposal, contact Town Square Chamber Proposal
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