PPP Loan Forgiveness, U.S. Economic Development Admin Funding and More!
Health Considerations and Tools from the Centers for Disease Control for businesses as they reopen. U.S. Chamber Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness: (updated May 20, 2020) U.S. Chamber of Commerce has released an updated Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness to help businesses navigate loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program. U.S. Economic Development Administration Funding: EDA has published a Notice of Funding […]
Health Insurance Resources and Updated FAQ’s for PPL – Update!
Updated FAQs for PPL Lenders and Borrowers. Current as of May 19th, reflecting SBA’s new guidance. Key Information on Health Insurance Under the Affordable Care Act: A Tip sheet on accessing health insurance through the ACA Marketplace for employees who do not receive health benefits through their employer. Health Insurance Marketplace information for businesses impacted by COVID-19. Guidance for employers who provide group insurance through the ACA. […]
Small Business MicroGrant in Sykesville, MD
Below is a write-up from The Town of Sykesville on their newly created MicroGrant. “Click here for the application. The Town of Sykesville has created a micro-grant program to support existing businesses impacted from the COVID-19 outbreak. No match component is required of businesses. This micro-grant is a one-time award of $1,250 with no repayment […]
Small Business Relief, Governor Hogan Press Conference, and More!
Good Morning: Governor Hogan Press Conference – Today at 5:00 PM. Governor Hogan to discuss Stage One of the ‘”Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery.” Watch live on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube. Maryland Manufacturing Network Supplier Portal: A platform for SUPPLIERS to share their current resources and capabilities and for BUYERS to identify these suppliers and share their current and upcoming needs. COVID-19 employee guidance from the Office of Maryland […]
5/12/2020 Small Business Update!
New Video Tutorials for BEACON navigation: The Maryland Department of Labor has created a second series of video tutorials to help Marylanders navigate their unemployment insurance account on the BEACON One-Stop portal. Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland and the Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore present a candid COVID-19 conversation: May 13th, 10:00 am – 11:00 am. Baltimore […]
We Need You for Our Upcoming Video Series! “We’re Open”
Dear Chamber members, We’re working on a special 60-second video to promote the open business of the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce and encourage our community to shop local. We would love to include YOU. Participation is easy and only requires you, your cell phone, and just a few minutes or your time. We’ll […]
The List of Maryland’s Essential Businesses
As the novel Coronavirus continues to spread through Maryland and the rest of the country, we must continue to follow the directions of local and federal governments. Recently, Governor Hogan directed us all to Stay at Home to help prevent the rampant spread of the virus. However, essential businesses are still open and their employees […]
New Information & Guides on Small Business Loans, the CARES Act, and More!
We have another update for you this morning concerning a new $10,000 forgivable loan through the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. This is an add-on through the CARES Act. Companies that applied for the EIDL before Monday 3.30.20 need to reapply in order to get this add-on because it’s done through the EIDL portal. The application has […]
Summary of just-passed CARES Act
The CARES Act was just passed by the United States Government. For a summary of the bill and what it means for your small business and for you as a citizen, click here to download. Though the times ahead may be uncertain, we’re in this together.
Federal Economic Rescue Package And How It Will Impact Small Businesses
These are truly historic times we are living through and we will persevere. Late last night, the Senate voted to pass the largest economic rescue effort in American history and the bill is being sent to the House today. The $2 trillion relief package contains funds to help American workers, families and small businesses. I […]
