3-31-20

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As many of you are aware, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Known as the “Paycheck Protection Program,” the initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small businesses who maintain their payroll during this emergency.  Importantly, these loans may be forgiven if borrowers maintain their payrolls during the crisis or restore their payrolls afterward.
-From U.S. Chamber
*Businesses planning to apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans, are encouraged to use this graphic to prepare their information and should start the application process through local financial institutions.
Support Louisiana Seafood

"We would like to take this opportunity to remind the citizens of Louisiana that our seafood industry is also comprised of many small businesses. These businesses are critical to the economies of our coastal parishes and coastal communities. With restaurants and bars closed, a lot of the retail buyers for these products are not operating.

We are encouraging people to buy seafood at their local farmer's markets, grocery stores, and other retail food businesses ... If any of our state/national partners are looking to support local business, please contact the LABEOC and we'll share our list of seafood industry businesses in need."

Please note that in order to keep the public and employees safe, the ARC of Acadiana has closed their shop location AND their drop boxes for the present time.
Watch for news regarding the IMC blood drive, currently set for Monday, April 6th . Place and times to be announced.