April 30, 2020

NASA Names Companies to Develop Human Landers for Artemis Moon Missions

  NASA has selected three U.S. companies to design and develop human landing systems (HLS) for the agency’s Artemis program, one of which will land the first woman and next man on the surface of the Moon by 2024. NASA […]
April 30, 2020

Ala. Department of Labor: 64% of Unemployment Claims Now Paid

ADOL has now disbursed $372 million in unemployment benefits. Secretary Fitzgerald Washington says they are working to make the process move faster.
April 30, 2020

Cities with the Biggest Growth in Unemployment due to COVID-19

In order to identify where workers have been most affected by the coronavirus pandemic, WalletHub compared 180 cities based on increases in unemployment.
April 29, 2020

SBDC Webinars this week, for Disaster Loans & PPP

These will include any news / updates on the SBA Disaster Loan & Paycheck Protection Program, but will focus on Questions & Answers from participants.
April 29, 2020

OSHA’s Response to Workplace Safety and Coronavirus Exposure

OSHA has issued guidance to cover questions employers have about protecting workers.
April 28, 2020

UPDATE: Gov. Ivey issues new “Safer at Home” order effective April 30

(MONTGOMERY, Ala. – April 28, 2020) – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey issued a new “Safer at Home” order effective Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. It will expire on Friday, May 15, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Safer at Home […]
April 27, 2020

SBA re-opens PPP loan applications on Monday, April 27

The Small Business Administration will resume accepting PPP loan applications on Monday, April 27 at 9:30AM CDT from approved lenders on behalf of any eligible borrower. This will ensure the SBA has properly coded the system to account for changes made by the legislation.
April 27, 2020

UPDATED: FAQ on Paycheck Protection Program Loans

Here are some frequently asked questions about PPP, published on April 26, 2020.
April 27, 2020

How to Reopen: Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for Employees, Customers

We realize you have questions as you work to keep your place of business clean, whether you've been in operation in a limited capacity, or you're about to open again soon. Health officials offer this guidance, and we urge you plan now so your workplace will be ready when it's time to reopen.
April 23, 2020

Get Your Gift On! We’ve launched a new website to support small businesses

Visit getyourgifton.org today to buy gift cards from local restaurants and retail stores. Businesses, we'd like to add you to the site! There's no cost for this.
April 22, 2020

U.S. Chamber: Top Line Summary of New CARES Act Funding

Here's the latest information on additional funding that Congress has approved. (Issued April 22, 2020)
April 22, 2020

Facebook launches $100M Small Business Grant program

Facebook has launched a Small Business grant program to support local businesses with up to 50 employees. The deadline to apply is May 6 at midnight.
April 21, 2020

Gov. Ivey: Alabama’s ‘Stay at Home Order’ in effect through April 30

Governor Kay Ivey presented this update on April 21, along with State Health Officer Scott Harris, Secretary of Labor Fitzgerald Washington, and others.
April 21, 2020

UPDATE: Take 5 to Give $5 Campaign raises $670,000 for Local Emergency Relief

Take 5 to Give $5 is a way of taking part in #GivingTuesdayNow — a global day of generosity created to help us come together and give back in response to unprecedented needs caused by COVID-19.