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1. Sign up for the weekly Business Liaison Team E-newsletter

If you haven’t already signed up from the City of Powder Springs’ weekly Business Liaison Team E-newsletter from the Economic Development office, which is geared towards providing information to our local businesses, you can do so here:  https://cityofpowdersprings.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=30743a0077d1c03aa1278c9dc&id=e702b0b115.

2. Small Business Administration Coronavirus Relief Options

The Paycheck Protection Program closed on Aug. 8. The link below goes to SBA relief options and program updates.

https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options

3. SBDC Assistance for Small Businesses

The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center at Kennesaw State University is here to answer your questions and help you address any concerns you may have about your business including cash flow, payroll, marketing, the effect of the COVID-19 virus on your business and keep you up-to-date on the latest on the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program.

In order to help small businesses recover from the effects of COVID-19, we are currently offering all continuing education programming at no direct cost for calendar year 2020 thanks to special funding from the CARES Act. View the complete list of courses here.

4. Manufacturers and distributors asked to help state’s COVID-19 fight

Manufacturers, Distributors & Artisans of Powder Springs: YOU can help Georgia fight COVID-19! If you’re able to produce critical healthcare items for our state’s medical workers and first responders, please complete this form: https://www.georgia.org/covid19response. 

Please also print a copy of your completed form (either print and scan, or save as PDF) to submit to Powder Springs City Hall to let the city know of your efforts to create these essential items, as we hope to feature you on our website and social media channels. Send your completed forms to our communications consultant at jg@gargisconsulting.com.

5. Cobb Shops To Go

The Cobb Chamber created the Cobb Shops To Go Facebook page devoted to promoting small business across the county. Businesses can post their current deals and the latest information on offering to go or curbside services.

Visit the Cobb Shops To Go Facebook Page and submit your business info!

6. More Resources

• Cobb Chamber Business Resources webpage
• Georgia SBDC Conquering a Business Crisis Guide
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce Guide to the Employee Retention Tax Credit
• U.S. Senate Small Business Owners Guide to the CARES Act