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SBA and Treasury Announce Simpler PPP Loan Forgiveness Application |
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The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. This action streamlines the PPP forgiveness process to provide financial and administrative relief to America’s smallest businesses while also ensuring sound stewardship of taxpayer dollars.
SBA and Treasury have also eased the burden on PPP lenders, allowing lenders to process forgiveness applications more swiftly. SBA began approving PPP forgiveness applications and remitting forgiveness payments to PPP lenders for PPP borrowers on October 2, 2020. SBA will continue to process all PPP forgiveness applications in an expeditious manner.
Click here to view the simpler loan forgiveness application.
Click here to view the instructions for completing the simpler loan forgiveness application.
Click here to view the Interim Final Rule on the simpler forgiveness process for loans of $50,000 or less.
For businesses with existing PPP loans, the Chamber strongly encourages all members to check with their lenders to determine the impact, if any, regarding PPP loan regulations.
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Women Owned Small Business Federal Contracts |
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Have you ever wondered how much of federal government contracting dollars go to women-owned small businesses (WOSB)? Check out this interactive dashboard where you can see a breakdown of WOSB by agency and state. |
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Board of Education Candidate Questionnaire Results |
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13 candidates qualified for 5 district seats for the Richmond County Board of Education November elections. In its efforts to educate and inform members, the Chamber issued a candidate questionnaire. Candidate responses are listed below for viewing.
The Board of Education is a policy-making body and serves as a legislation body in the development and evaluation of policies. More importantly, they assist in carrying out the mission of the Richmond County School System which is "Building a world-class school system through education, collaboration and innovation.”
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Back to BUSINESS MEMBER NEWS Celebrating our Members
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Ribbon Cutting Celebrations |
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Wednesday, October 14 at 10am
Friday, October 16 at 11am
Thursday, October 22 at 12pm
Thursday, October 22 at 5pm
Thursday, October 29 at 10am
Thursday, November 12 at 4pm
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Joined by Gov Kemp, Perspecta Cuts the Ribbon on New Headquarters |
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As an industry leader in cyberspace research and development, we are proud to headquarter them in our region and are grateful for the almost 200 jobs they bring.
Congratulations Perspecta!
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Season 2 Continues, Special Announcement This Thursday! |
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Tues. Oct 13, 4:15 PM
Thurs. Oct 15, 4:15 PM
*Special Announcement so don't miss this one!
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Back to BUSINESS MEMBER PROGRAMS Chamber Events & Programs
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THIS WEEK! Thurs. October 15 at 12:00 pm |
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The Augusta Metro Chamber will host an instructive webinar providing expert knowledge for enhancing your company’s digital infrastructure while transforming processes through technology.
Dr. Tony Robinson, Director of Rural Sourcing, Inc., will cover areas such as data management, transforming IT infrastructure, as well as other important IT-related topics for organizations of varying sizes and varying areas of focus.
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NEXT WEEK! Tues. October 20 at 12:00 pm |
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Join the Chamber for an enlightening virtual session as Frank Andrew, President of Carole Fabrics, introduces three of the female leaders on the production team at Carole to offer their perspective on the established culture change within the manufacturing world.
Maria Rhinehart, Rashieda Murphy and Donna Gohagan will share the opportunities for women currently in manufacturing, deliver insight into what and who Carole Fabrics is, and what they provide to our community as a hidden gem to the city of Augusta.
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Maria Rhinehart
Senior Manager, Merchandising & Marketing
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Rashieda Murphy
Quality Manager
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Donna Gohagan
Senior Director of Customer Experience
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Wednesday, November 18 at 5:00 pm |
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We hope you will join us next month for our annual Women In Business Signature Event. Held each fall, this high-profile event features nationally renowned speakers that exemplify role models.
This year, we are pleased to share an evening with Rebecca Wesson Darwin on Wednesday, November 18 at the Miller Theater. Rebecca is cofounder & CEO of the Allée Group LLC, formed with partners Pierre Manigault and J. Edward Bell III. The group owns Garden & Gun magazine, which launched in spring 2007. Their goal was to craft a magazine that would appeal to both men and women interested in the sporting life, adventurous travel, and good food and drink.
More details to come!
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Back to BUSINESS CHAMBER NEWS Updates, Initiatives & More
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BEAC and ADP Develop Strategic Partnerships |
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The pandemic is creating unique opportunities to form new strategic partnerships to support the goals of the Business Education Advisory Council (BEAC). Over the past four months, the Richmond County School System has been planning and preparing for in-person and virtual learning for students. Teachers are facing unique challenges in providing classroom instruction in a virtual learning environment to over 11k students enrolled in the online learning academy. ADP, a global company with years of experience of delivering instructional content in a virtual environment, volunteered to offer their expertise. Through efforts of the Business Education Advisory Council, a working plan is in progress to coordinate the virtual learning professionals of ADP with the school district’s Teaching and Learning Department. ADP is excited to share best practices and tips on visual, auditory, and kinesthetic instruction in a virtual learning environment. The first “train the trainer” session with the Instructional Technology Specialists and Teacher Quality Facilitators will take place later this fall.
For more information on how your business can support the Teaching and Learning Department of Richmond County School System contact, Sheknita Davis.
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