See what's happening in Scarborough's business community.
Would you like to share your info? Anyone can send us updates to their business hours, services and other news. We will then update the Facebook page. If you have info on your Facebook page, just let us know, and we will share it on the BUS.
The Scarborough Community Chamber of Commerce wants to know what businesses need over the next six months to help with the pandemic impacts. They will be sending out a survey regarding business needs.
This is your chance to tell us how your business service organizations can be helpful.
Impact of COVID-19 on local small business owners.
SEDCO interviewed Scarborough business owners to check how their business has been affected by the Coronavirus. Here are their stories. Watch all the interviews on SEDCO's Website or click below.
[Patrick O'Reilly, O'Reilly's Cure]
[Jen Brenerman, Dunstan
Tap & Table]
[Tracey and Victor St John, Mend Health]
[Patricia McIntyre, Perfect Fit Health & Fitness]
[Anne Johnson, ACE Oak Hill
& Dunstan Hardware]
[The Road to Recovery,
Kelly & Mark Hassett - MedCOR Professionals, Jason Perkins -
We've compiled a list of local lenders and links to their application process or other COVID-19 assistance. Some lenders have the full application process online, others require you to call or email. Please note that almost every lender requires you to have a relationship with the bank. Some will allow you to start an account with them and then apply,
As always, if you have questions, please feel free to call SEDCO. We will get you to the right source for information. Also, be aware that everything is in flux as rules and guidelines are developed at the same time applications are coming in to lenders, confusion is bound to happen. It's hard to say this, but patience and perseverance are required.
MEREDA Conference
Over 500 people gathered virtually at the Maine Real Estate & Development Association's (MEREDA's)annual forecast conference to learn about the state of the real estate economy in Maine. This years's keynote speaker was Hannah Pingree, director, Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future.Find out more about the conference at https://mereda.org.Check the articles below for the summary of the MEREDA conference:
