NEWSLETTER
JANUARY 7, 2021 EDITION
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JANUARY BUSINESS AFTER HOURS CANCELLED
Royal Stag Properties has cancelled their Business After Hours originally scheduled for Thursday, January 28th due to COVID-19 and also due to remodeling taking place on their lodge and a few of their other lodging facilities. We hope to see you all soon!
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MI MOBILE HAS MOVED!
Find us across the street at our NEW location!
2323 S. I-75 Business Loop, Grayling
(in the Save-a-lot plaza).
We look forward to servicing all of your cellular needs!
Call us at 989-915-8170
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Guide to Small Business
COVID-19 Emergency Loans
What Small Businesses Need to Know About the New Pandemic Relief Package – Changes to PPP and More
The U.S. Chamber has created a new Guide to Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Loans to provide you with the latest information and answers to FAQs about the changes that have been made to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) Program as part of the end-of-year pandemic relief package passed by Congress and signed by the President.
Click on link below to view the U.S. Chamber's new Guide to Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Loans which will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.
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If you were unable to virtually attend this week's Small Business Update, you can find information below:
We're sharing this week's recording and additional information from the U.S. Chamber and CO— on the latest bill:
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Register for next time (January 19th): We're continuing the discussion from this week on January 19 - click here to register. Neil and Jeanette will address the top questions and concerns from you, our audience, and give you the resources you need to make it through the next stage.
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Re-watch this week's event: Didn't have a chance to tune in live or want to replay a specific question? We've uploaded the recording from this week here, plus the accompanying slides here, and you can find the recording from our December discussion here.
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Read up on the details: For further coverage of this week's topic, read this article from the U.S. Chamber to help you understand the latest changes to the Paycheck Protection Program, including expanded qualifying expenses, loan forgiveness, and more.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to our team at COEvents@uschamber.com with any questions or suggestions as we navigate this next stage of business together.
As soon as the applications are posted, we will send out another email with this information.
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This week, SBA announced that the deadline to apply for a COVID-19 pandemic Economic Injury Disaster Loan has been extended to December 31, 2021.
To date, SBA has approved $197 billion in low-interest loans, which provide U.S. small businesses, non-profits, and agricultural businesses working capital funds. Economic Injury Disaster Loan applications will continue to be accepted through December 2021, pending the availability of funds.
Loans are offered at affordable terms, including a 3.75% interest rate for small businesses and 2.75% for non-profit organizations, a 30-year maturity, and an automatic deferment of one year before monthly payments begin. All eligible small businesses and nonprofits are encouraged to apply.
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Governor Whitmer, MDHHS announce partnership with Michigan restaurants to provide hot meals to food assistance recipients!
Eligible restaurants can now enroll in program
Restaurants must first enroll in the program and be approved before eligible participants can make purchases.
Restaurants interested in partnering with MDHHS in this program are asked to visit the MDHHS website, where they can learn more about program requirements and how to enroll. Participating restaurants must offer meals at concessional prices.
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PLEASE HELP SUPPORT OUR LOCAL RESTAURANTS, AND FOOD & BEVERAGE ESTALISHMENTS THAT ARE CURRENTLY ONLY ABLE TO OFFER TAKE OUT/CARRY OUT/DELIVERY AT THIS TIME.
for a list of our Food & Spirits Chamber Members for further details!
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JOB, VOLUNTEER
& INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Click on the Help Wanted photo for a full list of current job, volunteer & internship opportunities!
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NEW THIS WEEK:
Crawford County Community Christian Help Center/Food Pantry
Deadline to Apply - 1/26/21
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Chamber Members are invited to
job postings, and volunteer & internship opportunities to post on our website.
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UPCOMING EVENTS!
(Members, please let us know if you have upcoming events planned)
CLICK ON EACH EVENT BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS
Please note that some events on our Community Calendar may have been cancelled or postponed. Please contact businesses or organizations to confirm details. We will update the best we can as we get notified.
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CRAWFORD COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING & SENIOR CENTER
Due to lack of staffing, the Crawford County Commission on Aging has to discontinue the following classes effective January 7, 2021 until further notice: Aerobic Drumming, Zumba, Stretch via Zoom, Introduction to Zoom, and Virtual Bingo. If you have any questions or are looking for additional resources, contact the Commission on Aging at (989) 348-7123.
GRAYLING REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
JANUARY BUSINESS AFTER HOURS CANCELLED - Royal Stag Properties has cancelled their Business After Hours originally scheduled for Thursday, January 28th due to COVID-19 and also due to remodeling taking place on their lodge and a few of their other lodging facilities.
HARTWICK PINES STATE PARK
Please note that all the moon-lit and lantern-lit hikes originally scheduled for this winter are on hold for now and some MAY be replaced with Guided Snowshoe Hikes (such as January 16th - MUST RSVP and limited to 20 guests per 10am & 1pm tours - both timeslots almost full). Any changes or updates to winter schedule will be posted here.
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GRAYLING
CHAMBER OFFICE UPDATE
Please note that the Grayling Chamber office is currently CLOSED due to COVID-19 and the safety of our staff.
However, we are still available by voicemail, email, or appointment, and have area brochures available in racks outside the door.
989-348-2921 - please leave a voicemail
or click on "Contact Us" tab below.
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For more information about Grayling/Crawford County and our Chamber Members,
Additional information can also be found on the Grayling Visitor’s Bureau website at www.grayling-mi.com.
Thank you for your understanding,
Grayling Regional Chamber of Commerce
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