4-16-20

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April 20th
Old Fire Station/Senior Citizen Center
401 Marie St., New Iberia
11am - 3pm

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Department of Treasury Releases Additional FAQs on the Paycheck Protection Program

The Department of Treasury has updated their CARES Act website to include specific sections on the links provided below. For more information and updates, visit Treasury.gov/CARES and SBA.gov/PayCheckProtection.
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Community Grant Program
Wick Communications, a family-owned multi-media company and parent company of The Daily Iberian and Acadiana Lifestyle, has established a $500,000 Community Grant Program to assist locally owned businesses during the COVID-19 crisis.
 
Businesses may apply for a dollar-for-dollar advertising/marketing matching grant ranging from $200 to $10,000. Grants will be awarded in April, May and June. 
TSA Temporary TWIC Card Expiration Exemption

The TSA has granted a temporary exemption from the requirements in 49 CFR 1572 regarding the expiration of TWIC's. For TWICs expiring between March 1, 2020, and July 31, 2020, the exemption extends the validity of a TWIC for 180 days for an individual whose TWIC would otherwise expire during the effective period of the exemption, which remains in effect through July 31, 2020. The TWIC Exemption Notice is scheduled to publish to the Federal Register on Wednesday, 4/15/20.
Regional Partner One Acadiana has compiled this toolkit for small businesses. Consult your financial advisor, accountant, or attorney in order to determine which loan(s) will be best for your business.
The Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce seeks to provide access to recommendations, regulations, services and expertise to its members. During the COVID-19 pandemic, this mission remains constant. Prior to acting, members should consult their own professional advisors for information and counsel specific to the individual and unique situations faced by organizations, individuals and corporations. The opinions, interpretations and recommendations of the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce are informational only and should not be relied upon by the recipient as legal or professional advice.  The Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce makes no representations as to the accuracy or reliability of the content contained herein. Users of this information accept any and all risks associated with the use of such information and agree that the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce has no liability to user.