Dear Chamber Members,

There are still some grants available for those negatively impacted by the COVID pandemic. It may seem a little confusing, so let me break it down for you. Early on in the first few months of COVID there was a “Working Washington” grant that Grant EDC facilitated. Then in the later part of July Grant EDC began accepting applications on behalf of Grant County for CARES ACT monies, and as of last report from them, there is still some funds available there. These grants are for up to $10, 000. Be sure to read the criteria and acceptable expenses. Then in August both Downtown Moses Lake Association (DMLA) and the Chamber of Commerce began accepting applications for the city of Moses Lake’s CARES ACT grants referred to as the “Rapid Response Grants”. It might be a little confusing where you should apply on this last round. My advise is if your business is located within the “Laketown Landing” designated area, you should apply with DMLA and if you are not in that area, you should apply with the chamber. These grants are for up to $5,000. Be sure to read the criteria and acceptable uses of these funds. Here are the links for those grants. Grant County Grants http://www.grantedc.com/grants/  Moses Lake Grants http://www.cityofml.com/993/Rapid-Response-Business-Assistance-Grant . Application deadline for the Rapid Response Grants is Sept. 30, 2020.

We all continue to pivot and adjust our businesses to this new environment to conduct business. The chamber will be bringing you online workshops to increase your knowledge and provide you with more tools in your toolbox to manage your business in the most efficient ways. Be sure to tune into our bi-monthly newsletters for updated educational opportunities.

Speaking of pivoting, we are now seeing many of our events that we love attending switching to online. Be sure to check out Big Bend Community College Foundation’s “Cellarbration! For Education” this week. Find all the details and link for registration here https://bigbend.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/CellarbrationforEducation2020/tabid/1166059/Default.aspx . Boys and Girls Club of the Columbia Basin will follow with there online auction on October 3, 2020. Find out more here  https://event.auctria.com/86a52e32-76b1-4b2b-8f58-d2139b471843/ .

The chamber is partnering with the Grant County Fairgrounds for “Cars Under the Stars” Sept. 24 – 26. Come out and enjoy a movie from your vehicle. Find out more info, movie line up and get your tickets here https://www.gcfairgrounds.com/p/events/cars-under-the-stars .

Be well!

Debbie Doran-Martinez

President & CEO

Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce

First workshop kicks off on Thursday, September 17^th at 1 pm via zoom.

These one hour workshops are to provide you with knowledge and tools to help you work you business more efficiently, pivot if needed to meet current requirements, and grow your business to go beyond surviving and actually thrive.

Debbie Doran-Martinez is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Workshop Series: Surviving and Thriving in Today's Business Environment

Time: Sep 17, 2020 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Here is an opportunity to apply for a grant through the City of Moses Lake for small business and community organization grants. http://www.cityofml.com/993/Rapid-Response-Business-Assistance-Grant

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