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Covid-19 Supporting our local business community
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Covid-19 Supporting our local business community
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UPDATE - A Message from the President, Laura Mitchell, regarding COVID-19
Thank you for being a valued Member and for your patience as we wade through these uncharted waters.
We are working diligently to compile resources and work with various public and private entities in the community to support our area businesses. Below are a few resources and actions you can take to support.We will continue to monitor, collaborate and update you on all we are working to do to support our business community through this difficult time. We are all in this together!
Be Safe. Be Kind. Support Local.
Laura Mitchell, IOM
President, Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce
laura@laketravischamber.com
512.680.7929
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Facebook!
Support Local LT New Page! Join us to support our local business community.Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce Facebook page!
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PeopleFund Now Accepting PPP Loan Applications
PeopleFund is now accepting applications for the PPP program for both first-time and second-time borrowers.
For PPP Rules click here.
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SBA Loans NOW available for non-profits
SBA Releases Updated PPP Rules and Application
The Small Business Administration reopened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal this morning. Businesses are now able to apply, NEW: Chambers of commerce and other 501(c)(6) organizations are now eligible to apply.The PPP website has been updated with new details including the application form and the Interim Final Rule for the program changes recently signed into law. -
Other Local Resources
Other Resources:
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WorkSTEPS - twice weekly COVID-19 Employer Briefs and update
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Giftfly – electronic gift cards. The link below is to our affiliate account.When businesses sign up under this account, there will not be any fees from Giftfly when people purchase the cards. Sign up here.
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Relief Fund for Restaurants
Texas Restaurant Relief Fund
NON-PROFIT FUNDRAISING INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT INDEPENDENT RESTAURATEURS AND THEIR EMPLOYEES
To apply for relief or donate to the fund, click HERE.
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Shared Work program:
The Shared Work Program provides Texas employers with an alternative to layoffs.
Helps Texas employers and employees withstand a slowdown in business.
Shared Work allows employers to:Supplement their employees’ wages lost because of reduced work hours with partial unemployment benefits
Reduce normal weekly work hours for employees in an affected unit by at least 10 percent but not more than 40 percent; the reduction must affect at least 10 percent of the employees in that unitEmployees who qualify will receive both wages and Shared Work unemployment benefits.
For more information visit: https://twc.texas.gov/businesses/shared-workOther resources:
Desk Aid and the COVID-19 Resources for Small Businesses website
Unemployment Guidance for Self-Employed, Contract and Gig Workers
Unemployment and CARES Act:
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Resources
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Travis County and Cities
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SBA Disaster Resources
Small Business Administration Disaster Resources:
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In an effort to support the community during the COVID-19 pandemic, Austin Community Foundation and United Way for Greater Austin have partnered to create All Together ATX. This community-led
philanthropic fund will provide flexible resources to nonprofit organizations working with communities who are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and the economic consequences of the outbreak.
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Churches Helping