Posts with the category “business-news-articles”

The Comcast RISE Investment Fund provides monetary grants to help small businesses owned by people of color (POC) grow as they navigate the challenges of the pandemic. $10,000 Grants are available in the Houston Area.  Read More

PPP New Pandemic Relief Package - The Asian Chamber is providing resources for PPP and EIDL Loan opportunities for the Asian Business Community.  Read More

The Office of Small Business Assistance is excited to announce the official launch of the Governor's Small Business Resource Portal! Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or an established business owner, the portal will provide you with the most relevant resources and contacts to help you find success. This important tool offers a customized list of useful business resources to assist in start...  Read More

COVID-19 Targeted EIDL Advance was signed into law on December 27, 2020, as part of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Non-Profits, and Venues Act. The Targeted EIDL Advance provides businesses located in low-income communities with additional funds to ensure small business continuity, adaptation, and resiliency. Advance funds of up to $10,000 will be available to applicants located in low-income communities who previously received an EIDL Advance for less than $10,000, or those who applied but received no funds due to lack of available program funding.  Read More

Disaster loans up to $200,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners and renters are eligible for up to $40,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property.  Read More

When a disaster occurs, businesses must take care of their employees’ needs, communicate the impact, address financial matters (e.g., insurance, disaster assistance), restore operations, and organize recovery. Here are resources to help reopen your business and make progress through long-term recovery.Taken from Small Business Recovery Expanded Guide...  Read More

The Public Utility Commission of Texas has resources as you are dealing with Electricity Bills, Telecommunication (including Do Not Call List) and Water. Those who are looking for alternatives in their Power Provider should visit the site under "Power to Choose" in lowering your electric bill.Consumer Information - https://www.puc.texas.gov/consumer/Default.aspxBusiness Resources can be found at: ...  Read More

Resources provided by the Public Utility Commission of Texas including knowing your rights, power to choose for electricity and registering your phone number in the DO NOT CALL list....  Read More

SBA Calls Week of Feb 8View Events here...  Read More

Join National ACE and Public Private Strategies as we debrief on the largest survey to date of AAPI business owners in the United States. Our findings indicate how Covid-19 has changed the business landscape for small business owners, and what this means for our industries and sectors.Friday, February 5, 2021 from 11am-12pm CST....  Read More

View the Current SBA Programs Week of Feb 1  Read More

Prepare Now: The Shuttered Venue Operators GrantTuesday, January 26  |  3:00pm CST  |  JOIN LIVEFriday, January 29  |  9:00am CST  |  JOIN LIVEDo you operate a live venue, live performing arts organization, movie house or cultural institution, or are you a theatrical producer, talent representative, or venue promoter and have been impacted by COVID-19? This webinar provides introductory informatio...  Read More

Representation. Investment. Strength. Empowerment.Recently, small businesses have been dealing with the ongoing impact of the pandemic, socialunrest, and environmental events. We have been working proactively to help all our smallbusiness customers.Independent small businesses are the backbone of our communities, and today, more than ever, small businesses owned by Black, Hispanic and Asian Americ...  Read More

Houston Business Recovery Seminar on Thursday, January 28, 2021, from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM CST, conducted via Zoom. The event is the second of two seminars examining gaps, needs, and capabilities of the City of Houston’s disaster response systems. The program on January 28will focus on the leadership challenges of disaster recovery. The seminar will build upon Houston’s groundbreaking partnerships bet...  Read More

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How Music Venues Apply For SBA Pandemic AssistanceWhen: Thursday, January 21, 2021, 1:00 - 2:00 PM Central TimeWhere: Online Webinar About:The Governor's Office of Small Business Assistance is partnering with the Texas Music Office to connect Texas small businesses in the music industry with vital recovery resources. Attendees will learn about new and existing programs can help their business, suc...  Read More

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is a program for small businesses that links learning toaction. Receive the tools and professional support to develop a strategic and customized plan for growth or pivoting your business to the next level.No cost to applicant if accepted!Accepting applications for the Summer 2021 until Jan. 25, 2021....  Read More

The Emerging Leaders Initiative is an intensive executive-level series intended to accelerate the growth of high-potential small businesses in America’s underserved cities.  Developed by SBA and drawing on the experiences of advisors and business leaders in urban communities across the country, this comprehensive curriculum provides the tools to catapult your company to the next level and help it ...  Read More

With the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021, a $2.3 trillion spending bill, a new round of stimulus funding will soon be available. Please join us for a discussion with Tim Jeffcoat, Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration in Houston as we navigate what this means for small businesses and how you can apply for Paycheck Protection Programs and Economic Injury Disaster Lo...  Read More

The Commissioners Court has authorized the third phase of the Small Business Assistance Grant Program. You will be able to submit an application beginning December 18, 2020 at the link below. Applications will be accepted for businesses that have not applied during the first and second phases of this program. Businesses that have received or applied to receive a second grant do not need to take an...  Read More

The following related documents can be downloaded below: Fix Tax Concerns with Forgiven PPP Loans and EIDL AdvancesThe law clarifies numerous provisions including:Removes the requirement for PPP borrowers to deduct the amount of their EIDL advance from their PPP forgiveness amount.Gross income does not include any amount that would otherwise arise from the forgiveness of a Paycheck Protection Prog...  Read More

Updated: Under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) created by the CARES Act, loans may be forgiven if borrowers use the proceeds to maintain their payrolls and pay other specified expenses. Congress recently changed the rules regarding loan forgiveness. The Treasury Department and Small Business Administration are responsible for updating the application form and instructions for loan forgiveness. You can find the most up-to-date information here.  Read More

The Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance application portal is now open to all eligible small businesses, non-profits, and agricultural businesses impacted by COVID-19. To further meet the needs of U.S. small businesses and non-profits, the U.S. Small Business Administration reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance program portal to all eligible applicants experiencing economic impacts due to COVID-19 today.  Read More

The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, issued new and revised guidance for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). This guidance implements the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA), signed into law by President Trump on June 5, 2020, and expands eligibility for businesses with owners who have past felony convictions.  Read More

Current SBA calls this week  Read More

The Chamber is updating Small Business Resources for the COVID-19. We will be using this page as repository of links to help Small businesses in need. Please check back frequently for up to date information.  Read More

Did you know that June is National Safety Month? As many states move to reopen businesses affected during COVID-19, it's important to follow safety guidelines to keep your employees and customers safe. Take the time to review safety resources from the CDC when reopening your business.  Read More

Signed into law, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act made significant changes to PPP. Here are more details on the seven provisions of this new law:  Read More

CDC Announces Live Stakeholder Call Schedule. Helping communities plan for, respond to, and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Childcare Programs, Youth Programs and Camps, Schools, Workplaces, Mass Transit  Read More

Read Information about the DOL and OSHA. This Post will be constantly Updated.  Read More

The U.S. Chamber remains a strong advocate for bringing Americans back to work and life in a gradual process done safely, successfully, and sustainably in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This process, however, will be non-uniform and differ from region to region depending on the prevalence of COVID-19 and guidelines from local and state governments. From personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements to employee screening, the U.S. Chamber created the new interactive State-by-State Business Reopening Guidance map—equipped with current stay-at-home orders, timelines, state profiles, and more critical information—to help you and your members track the differences and provide the latest guidance for America's employers.  Read More

The Main Street Lending Program was established under Section 13(3) of the Federal Reserve Act, with approval of the Treasury Secretary. The Treasury will provide $75 billion for the program using funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. Frequently asked questions and answers for lenders and borrowers are also available. A start date for the program will be announced soon.  Read More

Download Resources for understanding the SBA Loan Assistant Program in Mandarin  Read More

Work with one of our ACC Banking & Financial SBA Guarantee Lenders  Read More