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Remember: There is a webinar today.
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Funds are practically depleted for the Paycheck Protection Program under the Cares Act for small businesses. If you act today you may be able to get your business included. We recommend you still meet with your local bank or credit union and file an application. There is a good chance there will be another round of funding for small businesses, so be ready.
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The U.S. Chamber unveiled its
Save Small Business Initiative
to address the immediate needs of the small business community, mitigate closures and job losses, and mobilize support for long-term recovery in the wake of the economic destruction of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In addition to a call to action for the larger business community and government to help small businesses, the four-part campaign includes
supplemental financial assistance
, advocacy,
resources
, webinars and guides, and research.
The U.S. Chamber Foundation is supporting the supplemental financial assistance by launching their
Save Small Business Fund
. Funded by contributions from corporate and philanthropic partners, the U.S. Chamber Foundation will be providing $5,000 supplemental grants to small employers in economically vulnerable communities.
Applications for the Save Small Business Grant Fund will open
this Monday, April 20, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. ET.
There are several eligibility requirements which can be found
here
.
For more information on the Save Small Business Grant Fund including qualifications, the application process and FAQs, please
click here
.
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Governor Edwards announced yesterday that K-12 public schools in Louisiana would remain closed through the end of the current school year with students getting their education via remote learning. "Remote learning will continue and, we will all work together to make sure that our students do not fall behind academically. In addition, we expect that school systems will continue to provide nutrition and meals for students."
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Loren Scott: Louisiana economy will recover, but at slower pace than U.S.
How quickly Louisiana’s economy overcomes the coronavirus pandemic depends on two key factors:
1) how quickly—and thoroughly—the U.S. will stop the virus’s spread, and
2) how effective federal loan programs will be in getting the nation back on track.
But even then, with low oil prices and an extended construction lull, the state’s recovery will slightly lag the country’s.
Read more...
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One on One with George Swift, President/CEO
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Guides and Resources from the Chamber SWLA & U.S. Chamber
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The U.S. Chamber continues to create, update, and evolve its various guides and resources to continue bringing you the information you need during this difficult time.
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Business Data
Compiled by Dr. Dan Groft
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The SWLA Alliance has recently begun working with Buxton to use GPS tracking to trace ongoing recent developments in the local economy. Using data on visitation patterns to establishments in different industries, the Alliance can analyze economic activity in almost real-time.
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There are procurement opportunities for supplies and services related to the COVID-19 event - the LABEOC cannot provide preference or shortcut state procurement. All vendors and sales must follow the guidelines provided below: The link below provides the bids (open/closed) on the State Procurement website. The list is filtered and sorted to make it as easy as possible and includes both the open bids and the bids that have already closed.
The list is dynamic and is updated regularly as bids open and other bids close.
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Our local SBDC is offering guidance and information to small business owners and budding entrepreneurs. They can help businesses through the SBA loan process.
Contact them at (337) 475-5529 or at lsbdc.msu@lsbdc.org.
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Members Offering Remediation Services
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In order that to keep a safe and clean environment, Turner Industries does provide COVID-19 Prevention & Remediation Services to all businesses, health care facilities, governmental facilities, petro/chemical facilities and homes, whether it’s a onetime disinfectant /remediation or routine daily occurrence. They use the:
pH7Q Dual - Concentrated Neutral Disinfectant Cleaner.
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Cotton Logistics also offers the following services for the cleaning and decontamination of your commercial property:
- CLEAN & SANITIZE SURFACES
- Wipe Down of Horizontal Surfaces
- Sanitization of Vertical Surfaces
- CDC-Approved Cleaning Agents
- BROAD SANITIZING SOLUTIONS APPLICATION
- Electrostatic Disinfectant Spray
- Micro Mist Sanitization
- Dry Fog Disinfection
- ADDITIONAL COTTON SERVICES
- Negative Pressure Rooms
- Temporary Portable Assets
- Emergency Food Services
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SERVPRO franchise professionals are uniquely prepared during this unprecedented time to clean and disinfect your home or business according to the protocols set forth by the CDC.
They have years of experience in dealing with biological contaminants, and will go beyond the scope of work that regular janitorial staff perform on a daily basis. Our professionals are trained to perform a proactive cleanup that involves facility or structure cleaning and disinfection. Cleanup procedures generally include cleaning of porous and non-porous surfaces, disinfecting of non-porous surfaces, cleaning and disinfecting of equipment, tools, and/or supplies used for cleanup process, and disposal of waste.
The CDC encourages cleaning of high-touch surfaces such as counters, tabletops, doorknobs, light switches, bathroom fixtures, toilets, phones, keyboards, tablets and tables.
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