June 18, 2021
Earlier this year, local community and business leaders solicited input from area businesses on their response to the COVID-19 pandemic. They asked businesses of all sizes to take a survey in order to learn how the regional infrastructure supported their sustainability and resiliency. We will discuss the results in further detail during a virtual event on Tuesday, June 29 at 2 p.m.
April 5, 2021
Masking is still recommended, despite the statewide mask ordinance ending on April 9. Face coverings are one of the most successful tools we have in the fight against COVID. We've created this art you're welcome to use for your business.
March 26, 2021
A $28.6 billion restaurant and bar grant program will be made available soon. Members of the Independent Restaurant Coalition partnered with members of Congress to craft the legislation. While the Small Business Administration (SBA) prepares to stand up the program, businesses should take steps to organize the materials necessary to submit an application once it is available. Learn more about the program and see what you should do to prepare.
January 19, 2021
On our monthly Zoom call on Jan. 19, we discussed several topics, including the PPP Second Draw, challenges with the vaccine rollout in Alabama, and much more.
January 14, 2021
Happening tomorrow, Jan.15th, at 11 AM! Join the Alabama SBDC Network for a PPP Second Draw Webinar. Register here. […]
January 11, 2021
Join us on Tuesday, Jan. 19 on our monthly Zoom call with membership. You'll hear from Roderick Perkins, SBA Lead Lender of Relations & Economic Development, about the second round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). We have updates on what you should prepare now for your application.
November 18, 2020
$200 million of the State’s CARES Act funding is being dedicated to providing grants of up to $20,000 to reimburse qualifying entities for business interruption expenses. This funding is for businesses, non-profit, and faith-based organizations.
September 11, 2020
The Federal Reserve is conducting a national survey of small businesses. This survey amplifies the voices of small businesses and […]
July 29, 2020
There are a lot of questions about testing, and when an individual can go back to work. Is another test needed? Here is the latest guidance from the Alabama Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
July 24, 2020
The Alabama Dept. of Public health has released this new information for restaurants and bars. Failure to comply may result in emergency closure or suspension or revocation of the establishment's permit.
July 24, 2020
The Alabama Dept. of Public Health has asked us to share these practices, which are strongly recommended for restaurants, bars and similar establishments.
July 24, 2020
How long should your employees stay out if they test positive? Should they also stay home if they have a sick family member? What should you do to clean your workplace? As more people test positive for COVID-19 in our community, more questions are pouring in. The Alabama Dept. of Public Health has released this FAQ to help.
July 16, 2020
On our call, Pammie Jimmar, our VP of Small Business and Events hosted several people to talk about what restaurants, […]
June 22, 2020
June 17, 2020 WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, posted a revised, […]