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We are Vigilant Against the Virus, Confident in Commerce!
Local Restaurant & Business Updates
Iowa Economic Development Authority announces Targeted Small Business Sole Operator Fund
 
The Targeted Small Business (TSB) program is designed to help women, individuals with minority status, service-connected disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities overcome some of the hurdles to start or grow a small business in Iowa.
 
A fund has been created to support TSBs with zero employees that have been economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program offers eligible small businesses grants ranging from $5,000-$10,000 to businesses that are sole proprietors or single-member LLCs that are also TSB certified, or have an application submitted to the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) by April 10, 2020 to become TSB certified.
 
Click here to learn more about how to apply for a grant.

Click here to learn more about how to apply to be designated a Targeted Small Business.

For assistance considering this grant program, please call Brian Dalziel at Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation at 712-264-3474 or email him .
Business Resources
The SBA issued a disaster declaration for the state of Iowa as of March 21, 2020. The declaration allows pandemic-impacted small businesses to apply for low-interest support loans. The declaration comes after Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds submitted a federal funding request via the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program.

Applications are available through the SBA website .

Contact the Chamber of Commerce for additional questions and assistance.
Chamber Updates
Chamber of Commerce - Office Changes
To keep everyone safe the Chamber will be closed to walk-in traffic effective Tuesday, March 17th until further notice. Phones will be answered from 8-11:30am M-F as our staff may be working remotely otherwise.

Please contact us at: info@spenceriowachamber.org for any needs and community updates. If you need assistance or to set-up an appointment please call or email us.
Spencer Chamber of Commerce
1805 Highway Blvd
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-5680

Becky Fear - Hatting: programs@spenceriowachamber.org