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A Message from St. Clair County EDC
Hello everyone, I hope you are all well. I wanted to update some information that may I sent to many of you last week. We are continuing to gather information and resources to help everyone navigate this most unusual time. I have updated resource pages below that contain information for business (large and small) and…
Read MoreCoronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act
As you by now know, the final bill did not include language making 501(c)6s—or other non-profits besides 501(c)3s—eligible for the new $350 loan/grant program. We are extremely disappointed in this outcome and continue to urge lawmakers to revisit this decision in the next bill. We urge you to keep raising this with your delegation. There…
Read MoreCCAA/BCA SBA Disaster Loan Webinar
CCAA/BCA SBA Disaster Loan Webinar | On behalf of the CCAA/BCA Partnership please join us for a webinar on Friday, March 27th, at 11:00 am Preparing to Apply for the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan The Alabama SBDC Network, in conjunction with its statewide outreach partners, is holding a statewide webinar to guide companies through…
Read MoreSBA Working Capital Loans Available
SBA Working Capital Loans Available | Good Afternoon, please see the attached press releases and Fact Sheet in English and Spanish. The press release states: The disaster declaration makes SBA assistance available in the entire state of Alabama; and the contiguous counties of Escambia, Holmes, Jackson, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton in Florida; Carroll, Chattahoochee,…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Saturday, March 21, 2020 MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that small businesses across Alabama negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic are eligible for assistance under the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. The program will help qualified businesses and…
Read MoreSDBC Small Business Loan Webinar
Please be aware if you are a local small business of the webinar this afternoon, where you can learn about the forthcoming SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan. SBDC Small Business Loan Webinar When: Mar 19, 2020 02:00 PM Central Time Topic: Preparing to Apply for the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Register in advance for…
Read MoreA message from the US Small Business Administration
A message from the US Small Business Administration: I hope each of you are well. In order for the State to request Disaster Assistance from SBA, they would need to do an assessment of Small Business Owners who have experience Economic Injury. Please send the attached, Fillable PDF Form (click the Enable All Features at…
Read MoreCOVID-19 City of Leeds March 17 Update
March 17, 2020 COVID-19 City of Leeds Update: The City of Leeds is regularly reviewing the best protocol due to the ongoing National and State Emergency. This action is being taken to protect the health, safety and welfare of our residents. Here is a status of city department openings & closings as of March 17,…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update: Leeds Municipal Court
COVID-19 Update: Leeds Municipal Court NOTICE: Leeds Municipal Court Offices are temporarily closed due to the pandemic. If you have business with the Court, please call 205-699-0913 or 205-699-0909. Effective March 16th, all cases set for the rest of March and those set in April will be rescheduled. It is the defendant’s responsibility to make…
Read MoreWalking Track to Remain Open
WALKING TRACK TO REMAIN OPEN: The walking track was initially closed as part of the general closure of City parks because it intertwined with the ball parks and playground. After further consideration, we will keep the walking track open to the public since it is an open air facility, “social distance” is easily maintained and…
Read MoreCOVID-19 City of Leeds Update
COVID-19 City of Leeds Update: The City of Leeds Council meeting scheduled for March 16, 2020, at 6:00 PM has been cancelled due to the ongoing National and State Emergency. This action is being taken to protect the health, safety and welfare of our residents. Here is a status of city department openings & closings…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Leeds Parks & Recreation Update
COVID-19 Leeds Parks & Recreation Update: The City of Leeds has announced that our ballparks are officially closed until further notice to minimize exposure to the Coronavirus.
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