Tell me if this sounds like you: your business growth is heavily dependent on meeting new people and building relationships. In the past, digital communication was just for the follow-up. But now you need a way to follow-up and replace what used to be the eye-to-eye, in-person experience.
Daily Updates | April 2, 2020
Gov Lee Issues statewide Stay at Home order
3:15 pm CST – Data showing an increase in movement from citizens across the state caused Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee to issue a new executive order today requiring all Tennesseans to remain at home unless they are carrying out essential activities. Read more >>
UTHSC Plough Center Begins Production of Hand Sanitizer
11:35 am CST – The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s Plough Center for Sterile Drug Delivery Solutions is meeting the need to supply a high-demand item during the coronavirus pandemic – hand sanitizer. Read more >>
TNSBD Offers free advising for SBA Loan Application
9:55 am CST – Small business specialists at the Tennessee Small Business Development Center at Southwest Tennessee Community College are working with small business owners to assist with filing out applications through the SBA for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). This program provides funding from the SBA to help small businesses survive the Covid-19 pandemic. Schedule an appointment here>>
Confirmed cases in shelby county rises to 638
8:30 am CST – The Shelby County Health Department today reported 638 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Shelby County. Read more >>
Robots will help UTHSC lab crank out coronavirus test results, organizers say
7:00 am CST – New labs at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center once fully operational will produce results within 24 hours of the test, or even sooner. Read more >>
Daily Updates | April 1, 2020
UTHSC to Host Coronavirus Online Symposium
4:41 pm CST – As part of the university’s ongoing efforts to share vital coronavirus information and resources for our communities, UTHSC is hosting a free Coronavirus Online Symposium on April 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Daily Updates | March 31, 2020
Adams Keegan shares guidance on Payroll protection program, employer impact
10:45 am CST – Memphis-based Adams Keegan hosted a free webinar for all Chamber members to help companies and organizations in the region navigate the new Payroll Protection Program. Read a recap here >>
MATA Reduced levels of service may create delays for employees
6:00 am CST – The Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) is currently operating reduced levels of service until further notice. The reduced levels of service may impact many of your employees. Please be as flexible as possible with employees who are using MATA to travel to work. To view a list of current routes in operation, please visit matatransit.com and click on Maps and Schedules.
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Notice FAQ
6:00 am CST – Frequently asked questions for employers regarding notice requirements related to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Read more >>
Understanding SBA’s Loan Eligibility Requirements, Including Affiliation Rules
6 am CST – Baker Donelson issued guidance on Paycheck Protection Program loans for small businesses as well as other businesses and non-profit organizations that meet certain criteria. Read more >>
Paycheck Protection Program FAQs for Small Businesses
Below are the frequently asked questions on the newly created Paycheck Protection Program.
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Daily Updates | March 30, 2020
Court appearances for out-of-custody defendants canceled for April
4:30 pm CST – District Attorney General Amy Weirich announces all out-of custody court dates in April have been canceled. Read more >>
Gov. lee issues safer at home order for state
3:08 pm CST – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has issued a statewide “Safer at Home” executive order, urging people to stay home and stay apart, as well as, ordering the closure of businesses that cannot safely operate. Read more >>
Memphis Mayor limits access to public parks
3:00 pm CST – Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland today announced that the city will limit access to the city’s 100+ parks in an effort to further enforce social distancing guidance through the Safer at Home order aimed at reducing the spread of COVID-19. Read more >>
SBA REleases Paycheck Protection Program FAQ
11:50 am CST – The Small Business Administration released information on the Paycheck Protection Program to Memphis area businesses. Read it here >>
Daily Updates | March 27, 2020
Daily UPdate from Mayor Strickland
2:30 pm CST – Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland outlines the importance of staying home if you are sick and other updates regarding social distancing measures in his daily address. See it here >>
Congress Passes the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act
1:00 pm CST – On Friday, March 27, the United States Congress passed an unprecedented $2 trillion economic stimulus package to benefit the U.S. economy. The bipartisan agreement comes after several days of intense negotiations and provides emergency financial assistance for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. The legislation includes a plan to send $1,200 checks to many Americans, unemployment insurance for those who lose their jobs in the crisis, a $500 billion Treasury fund to shore up industries damaged by coronavirus and $349 billion in small business loans. Read more >>
CARES Act: Understanding SBA Loan Programs to Determine Eligibility and Best Fit for Your Company
11:30 am CST – As a result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the CARES Act) passed by the Senate on Wednesday March 25, 2020 and expected to be passed by the House of Representatives and signed into law by the President on March 27, 2020, multiple avenues of relief will be available to small businesses through programs administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA). Notably, the size limits for consideration as a “small business concern” have been changed, making many more entities eligible for assistance through programs administered by the SBA. Read more >>
Shelby county confirmed covid-19 cases rise to 223.
10:30 am CST – Shelby County Health Department announced today that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the county is 223. Read more >>
Memphis chamber survey: Many businesses still open; restaurants among hardest hit
9:15 am CST – As coronavirus concerns grow, more employees are working from home and more business owners are forced to decide whether they can stay open while Shelby County steers its way through the pandemic. Read more >>
Rent relief, delay, and other strategies for commercial landlords and tenants
9:00 am CST – James G. M. Lenschau is a partner with Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs LLP offers advice for commercial landloards and tenants. Read more >>
Greater Memphis Chamber Releases New Estimates of COVID-19 Business Impact as of March 26
Memphis, Tenn. (March 26, 2020)- The Greater Memphis Chamber today released the latest numbers from its ongoing COVID-19 Greater Memphis Business Impact Survey.
Daily Updates | March 26, 2020
Mayor Strickland’s daily update
3:30 pm CST – Mayor Strickland outlines state and local programs aimed at reducing the impact of COVID-19 on families and employers. Read more >>
Chamber releases new estimates on COVID-19 business impact
2:30 pm CST – The Greater Memphis Chamber today released the latest numbers from its ongoing COVID-19 Greater Memphis Business Impact Survey. Read more >>
confirmed cases of covid-19 rise to 198 in shelby county
9:00 am CST – The Shelby County Health Department has confirmed 198 cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as of Thursday morning. Read more >>
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SBA Disaster Loan Application FAQ
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program Loan Overview
Understanding Requirements of Safer in Place Order
The Offices of the Mayor and the City’s Chief Operating Officer have made the following details clear in the context of the “Safer At Home” Executive Order issued by Mayor Jim Strickland effective on March 24 at 6 pm:
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Daily Updates | March 25, 2020
DOL Issues Initial Q&A Guidance and Fact Sheet on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
3:50 pm CST – Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Labor issued initial guidance in response to general questions posed by employers about the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLEA) and the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA) of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Read more >>
New Resources Available through TN Dept. of Human Services for affected persons and child care businesses:
3:25 pm CST – The Tennessee Department of Human Services has released the following resources for affected persons and child care businesses:
Financial Assistance for Child Care Providers
The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is partnering with The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to make $10 million in new assistance available to help licensed childcare agencies that were impacted by the recent COVID-19 emergency. Starting Tuesday, March 24, agencies will be able to apply for grant money to recoup some of their losses and expenses.
Funding is from the federal CCDF (Child Care & Development Fund) which is block granted to states and has been largely underutilized in recent years.
Cash Assistance for People
The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is making essential financial resources available to families that have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 emergency. Beginning 10 A.M. CST Thursday, March 26, families can begin applying, online, for up to two months of emergency cash assistance if they were employed as of March 11, 2020 and they’ve lost employment or at least 50% of their earned income as a result of the pandemic. This is in addition to any unemployment benefits members of the family may be receiving.
The funding comes from the federal TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) funds that are block granted to states and for which TN has a large surplus.
Secretary DeVos Directs FSA to Stop Wage Garnishment, Collections Actions for Student Loan Borrowers, Will Refund More Than $1.8 Billion to Students, Families
1:00 pm CST – U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today that, due to the COVID-19 national emergency, the Department will halt collection actions and wage garnishments to provide additional assistance to borrowers. This flexibility will last for a period of at least 60 days from March 13, 2020. Read more >>
SBA offers guidance on Disaster loan application
12:15 pm CST – The Greater Memphis Chamber hosted a free webinar with the US Small Business Association this morning. The Chamber has compiled an FAQ with some key takeaways from the session and guidance for small businesses applying for this program. Read more >>
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UNDERSTANDING REQUIREMENTS OF SAFER IN PLACE ORDER
10:00 am CST – The Offices of the Mayor and the City’s Chief Operating Officer have made the following details clear in the context of the “Safer At Home” Executive Order issued by Mayor Jim Strickland effective on March 24 at 6 pm. Read more >>
CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES RISE TO 170 IN SHELBY COUNTY
9:45 am CST – The Shelby County Health Department has confirmed 170 cases of COVID-19 with 176 confirmed cases in the Memphis metro area. 667 confirmed cases have been reported in the state of Tennessee. Read more >>
Visit our COVID-19 Business Resources Page for information to help Memphis area businesses minimize impact related to COVID-19.
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