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July 21, 2020

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Public Favors Small-Business Funds Going to Non-Chain Restaurants, Medical Groups, Private Schools

When the Small Business Administration released the names of about 650,000 groups that received loans through the Paycheck Protection Program last week, a slew of criticism arose about funds going to companies with ties to lawmakers, celebrities and smaller parts of larger businesses that may have other avenues to raise money to keep them afloat throughout the economic slump spurred by the coronavirus pandemic.

According to new data from Morning Consult, some of that criticism has resonated with the public. And with the Trump administration and congressional Republicans and Democrats debating how to tailor the small-business lending program to businesses hurt most by the pandemic, U.S. adults are pointing to restaurants, schools and medical organizations as worthy recipients of the extra government boost.

Has Your Business Applied for the City of Augusta COVID-19 Small Business Relief Program?

In response to the economic hardships experienced by businesses resulting from the CV-19 pandemic, the City of Augusta launched the CV-19 Small Business Relief Loan Program. The goal is to keep businesses open and retain jobs. This is a loan program in response to businesses that are at-risk of closing or laying off employees a result of the economic downturn resulting from the Covid-19 public health emergency.

Augusta CV-19 Small Business Relief Program Guidelines

Augusta CV-19 Small Business Relief Application

In Case You Missed It, Augusta-Richmond County Candidate Forums

In partnership with the Augusta Metro and Greater Augusta Black Chambers of Commerce, WFXG FOX 54 hosted the candidates still in the race for the Augusta-Richmond County Commission on Tuesday, July 14, for a second round of candidate forums. Click the video links below to view each district's candidate forum.

Commission District One Candidates

Commission District Three Candidates

Super District Nine Candidates

2020 Candidate Forums presented by:

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Enroll an Eligible American Express® Card by July 26, 2020

Let's work together to help small businesses like yours come back stronger, and encourage your customers to Shop Small® with a special offer. American Express® Card Members can get $5 back in the form of a statement credit after they spend $10 or more at small businesses - in-store and online - up to 10x.*

Check here to see if your business is eligible . Download materials and spread the word, tell your customers to enroll by 7/26/20 and spend by 9/20/20. From website banners and social assets to in-store posters and offer badges, the Small Business Owner Toolkit has everything you need to get the word out.

We'll get Back to Business together.

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Be a BIRDIE Sponsor, Sign Up Your Team Today!

Join your fellow members, BIRDIE Sponsors: Jefferson Energy Cooperative and McKnight Construction Company , for an afternoon of fun at Topgolf Augusta.

The Annual Golf Classic is ideal for business development and team building, and offers the opportunity to highlight your company through sponsorships. Several new, exclusive sponsorship opportunities are still available. Click here to see all sponsorship options

20th Annual Golf Classic presented by

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Update Online Profile, Making the Most of Your Member Directory

Is your company profile on our member directory up-to-date?

All logged in users have access to the Member Compass, your company's online profile and guide to membership information within your association. Users with company privileges can add and remove staff members from the Staff list. Make sure your company's information is up-to-date, login to your Member Compass today .

Don't forget! For every business that adds your company logo or digital image on your online directory listing and/or includes Post COVID Operations on your member profile, will receive a 20% off coupon for Augusta & Co.