It’s now time to respond to the 2020 Census! The U.S. Census Bureau has been preparing for this once-a-decade population count for years. The question is: Are you ready?
How to Maintain a Strong Relationship with Your Bank
The outbreak of COVID-19 has created an unprecedented environment for individuals and business owners alike. However, there are plenty of actions you can take today to ease financial stress and help your business stay afloat. It can’t be stressed enough how important it is to have a strong relationship with your bank.
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Free Skills Match Tool to Find New Job Opportunities
Welcome to Skills Match
SkillsMatch is a powerful way to explore personalized recommendations for work, based on the skills that you have and the skills that you want to learn. Leveraging the in-demand skills across job categories can help make you more competitive and stand-out for new opportunities in the marketplace. SkillsMatch is powered by Economic Modeling Specialists International – a national leader in higher education, economic development, workforce development and talent analytics.
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Member Advice with Christopher Hope
It takes hard work, dedication and sometimes good old fashion luck to build a strong, profitable business. One of the best pieces of advice for entrepreneurs and emerging business owners is to get smart insights from people who have been there before.
See what Christopher Hope of The Chris Hope Foundation has to say on how he keeps his business growing.
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The Greater Memphis Chamber is more dedicated than ever to building a strong and prosperous business community in Memphis & Shelby County. Already in 2019, we have enhanced many of our offerings at the Chamber to help our businesses generate more local business, find and keep the talent they need to build a strong future for your business and build your brand’s visibility in the local market and beyond.
Memphis Reset: Reopening Resources
Below is a collection of resources available to businesses in the Greater Memphis region as they prepare for phased reopening. For full details of the Back-to-Business Plan and all phases, visit https://backtobusiness.memphistn.gov.
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Quick Guide to Reopening Phases 1-3
This resource includes an overview of each recommendation for all business types eligible to be open in Phase 1. The guide outlines guidance for environmental, behavioral and procedural changes recommended for repopulation of workspaces permitted under Phase 1 of the Back to Business plan.
Preparing Workspaces for Repopulation
NOTE: The following information is intended to help businesses understand guidance provided by Memphis and Shelby County public and health officials for Phase 1 of Reopening Framework.
LITK Recap: What to Expect & Accept
On April 30, the Greater Memphis Chamber Small Business Council hosted Lunch In The Know Webinar “What to Expect & Accept” featuring Dr. Reginald Coopwood – President & CEO Regional One Health.
Local Listing of Sanitation Products, Signage & PPE Suppliers
The following local companies are suppliers of Personal Protective Equipment and sanitation products. If you have a source for PPE or sanitation and cleaning products or services, please contact us to be added to the list.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is offering Infrared Forehead Thermometer for sale to Tennessee businesses only. Purchase here.
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Stimulate the Economy of Your Safety Culture
Most businesses have felt the economic impact – or as it is often called – the COVID induced economic pain of the coronavirus pandemic. Some more than others. In order to lessen the burden, various financial stimuli totaling more than $2 trillion have been provided by the US Government: Enhanced Unemployment Insurance benefits for laid off workers; $1200, initially, for almost every US citizen; and the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) for small businesses.
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Member Advice with Clark Kelman
It takes hard work, dedication and sometimes good old fashion luck to build a strong, profitable business. One of the best pieces of advice for entrepreneurs and emerging business owners is to get smart insights from people who have been there before.
See what Clark Kelman of Page, Chaffin, Riggins Insurance has to say on how he keeps his business growing.
Protecting Your Digital Reputation
Every business is going to make mistakes – the food arrived cold, the package was delivered late, the line took too long, etc. And these negative experiences customers have, unfortunately, lead to negative online reviews. According to a report conducted by ReviewTrackers, a consumer is 21% more likely to leave a review after a bad experience than after a good one.