So today, do these FOUR THINGS and know you're doing great!
We're here for you! We're in this TOGETHER!
We're here for you!
We're in this TOGETHER!
Since Friday, April 3, small businesses have been applying for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgivable loans authorized under the CARES Act that was enacted on March 27.
Business owners have experienced setbacks while applying for the PPP forgivable loans and the Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) and Emergency Grants. Further appropriations and improvements to the PPP are needed as well as increased access to EIDLs and Emergency Grants.
Congress needs to hear from you NOW. Tell them your experience applying for PPPL and EIDLs and how they need to improve and expand these programs immediately.
Act NOW and urge your Senators and Representative to improve and expand access to the PPP, EIDLs, and Emergency Grants.
We want to know how your business has been impacted over the past month and business continuity steps you have taken. This information is needed to best understand the impact and the resources you have used.
When: Apr 21, 2020 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/vpcvduurqzot-b1NyuxWwElHc1IiTdqPsg After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
We want to know how your business has been impacted over the past month and business continuity steps you have taken. This information is needed to best understand the impact and the resources you have used. We will share this information with the City of Atlanta to better advocated on behalf of small businesses in our community. DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS FRIDAY APRIL 24, 2020.
FILL OUT THE SURVEY NOW
Free webinar on the Paycheck Protection Program
Join Intuit on Friday, April 17 at 11:00 AM PT as our panel discusses this new government-backed relief program and how it can help eligible businesses and organizations.
Commercial Tenant/Landlord FB Live with Downs Law
https://www.facebook.com/events/868902863589924/
There's obviously a lot of economic instability with the recent Covid-19 outbreak. What is the impact of the recent crisis on landlord/tenant relationships? Downs Law will answer landlord/tenant questions live on Facebook this Friday at noon. POST YOUR QUESTIONS Please post your questions on FB in the event conversation or send us a question in messenger.
AWBI Grants for COVID-19 Small Business Support + Recording of EIDL & PPP Webinar
Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative (AWBI) has just launched a new COVID-19 Small Business Support fund with a focus on supporting black owned businesses located in City of Atlanta's Southwest, Southeast, or Northwest neighborhoods.
Grants ranging from $2,500 - $25,000 will be awarded to qualifying businesses to cover employee salaries, rent, supplier expenses, and technical assistance for up to 3 months.
Criteria:
• Business must be established prior to March 16, 2019.
• Business must be in good standing.
• Annual Revenues of the business or nonprofit not to exceed $3 million as evidenced by Financial Statement or other financial documentation.
• Eligible uses include: working capital to support payroll expenses, rent, mortgage payments, utility expenses, technical assistance or other similar expenses that occur in the ordinary course of operations.
Learn more and apply >>
https://www.atlantawealthbuilding.org/covid19-relief-fund
Patch has made it easier for local businesses and individuals to help reach their communities during the coronavirus outbreak.
For a limited time, events and classifieds are free to promote in one community, so your messages to your neighbors can get more visibility.
Posting to Patch’s classifieds section can help spread the word out about job listings, housing opportunities, stuff for sale and more.
Also, you can post to Patch’s local calendars to share fundraisers, webinars or other virtual events still happening while you’re sheltered in place.
When you choose to promote your event or classified for free, your post will get featured on Patch’s news pages and in our newsletters for the next seven days. If you want to promote for longer, or to more communities, you can do so for just $1 per day.
If you have any more questions, feel free to reach out to our support team, who can help you get started right away.
The Patch Team
Business Owners: If you have one, submit your GoFundMe to get a $500 matching grant. I did it a couple weeks ago and they just matched $500 to our GoFundMe today. It's really simple...
Here are the requirements...
https://www.gofundme.com/small-business-relief-fundraisers…
To donate to the grant fund:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/smallbusinessrelieffund
It’s been a wild ride this past month since COVID-19 has become an ever changing daily topic of our lives and impact on our small businesses. Now, with the Governor extending the stay at home order through the end of April, we feel your anxiety about the unknown especially how to navigate all the information that is out there!
This is absolutely a time to lean on YOUR BUSINESS ASSOCIATION. Kirkwood Business Owners' Association was formed to promote, advocate and connect - no matter the circumstances. During these uniquely challenging times, here is what we are doing on your behalf:
Advocate
COVID-19 business impact and response surveys that convey the needs of the business community to the City of Atlanta.
Impact Survey Results
See Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative Survey Results
Response Survey Available 4.13.20. Fill out by 4.24.20
Drafting a letter to the Mayor Bottoms and City Council advocating to alleviate license fees for 2020.
Promote
Ongoing list of Kirkwood Businesses and their offerings during COVID-19.
Starting member social media posts featuring offerings and ways to support
Connect
Weekly emails and blog posts with business resources
Members can expect a check-in call from our board of directors over the next few weeks.
Virtual meetings over the next few months.
UNEMPLOYMENT FILING & DOR TAX DEADLINES
As an Employer: Unemployment Filing for Partial Claims for your Employees
You must Establish Administrator Access
Follow these Steps for Partial Unemployment Claims
Update on Department of Revenue Tax Filing Deadlines
PUA (Pandemic Unemployment Assistance)
This includes individuals who are self-employed, gig workers, 1099 independent contractors, or those with limited work history who will not qualify for state unemployment benefits.
The GDOL is modifying its current online unemployment application adding new questions to better identify those individuals who may be eligible for PUA. This modified application is expected to be available on Monday, April 13, 2020. Once the application is received, it will take several weeks to process.
If you have already filed a claim with the GDOL and will be eligible to potentially receive benefits under this program, you do NOT have to refile your claim. These individuals will be identified and sent an email with a link to provide additional information for the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Program.
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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, signed into law on March 27, 2020, allocates $349 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the current circumstances they are encountering. The CARES Act provides funding for the Paycheck Protection Program, modifies the existing Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program and provides immediate loan payment relief for current SBA 7(a) borrowers.
READ MORE
NFIB Coronavirus Part V: UPDATE – SBA’s EIDL and PPP Loan Programs
Download here
In the process of working with philanthropy and other partners to increase the funds available, with the intention of increasing the number of small businesses that can be served through this program.
Please share that all applications in process, but not completed, will be placed on hold until additional funds are identified.
Program updates will be sent out to applicants via email.
Those who have not yet begun an application, but are interested in receiving updates, should fill out this brief survey and indicate their interest in the business continuity loan fund.
Add your fundraiser to your Open Table Listing
National Restaurant Association Restaurant Employee Relief Fund: A fund set up for individuals who have lost their restaurant industry jobs due to COVID-19.
The James Beard Foundation Food and Beverage Industry Relief Fund: A fund started by the acclaimed restaurant award organization, with money earmarked specifically for “small, independent restaurants” to help keep them from going out of business.
The LEE Initiative Restaurant Workers Relief Program: A program create by popular chef Edward Lee that feeds laid-off service industry workers through restaurants across the country.
World Central Kitchen: A humanitarian non-profit from award-winning chef José Andrés that sets out to feed the hungry, often through restaurants, in times of need.
Artist Relief is an emergency, non-restricted fund that will grant $5,000 to individual artists facing financial hardship; serve as an informational resource; and co-launch the COVID-19 Impact Survey for Artists and Creative Workers, designed by Research Partner Americans for the Arts, to better identify and address the needs of artists moving forward.
VIRTUAL SMALL BUSINESS COFFEE ON TUES. APRIL 7 @ 9:30AM
We are holding a virtual business networking on Tuesday April 7th from 9:30-10:30am via Zoom. This month the board of directors will hold a COVID-19 Business Resource Q&A. Submit your questions by Monday April 6th @ Noon. https://forms.gle/Yn9nVJc7P7YmeNDo8 Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/upcrceigqTMprkb2rysj3tCB-qrfYx81Iw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
We hope you are healthy, staying sane while you shelter at home, and taking walks in the sunshine. We know there is a lot of information out there and it is very overwhelming. KBOA is here to curate the most up to date resources and support for our members and all Kirkwood businesses during these uncertain times.
FRIDAY APRIL 3 WEBINARS
NFIB COVID-19 Part IV: How to Apply for a Coronavirus Small Business Loan Webinar: Friday April 3 @ Noon
Facebook Live with Downs Law on Commercial Landlord/Tenant Q&A: Friday April 3 @ Noon
FRIDAY APRIL 3: PAYROLL PROTECTION PLAN OPENS
Payroll Protection Plan: Opens Friday April 3 through June 30, 2020
CARES Act Info
GRANT OPPORTUNITY DUE SATURDAY APRIL 4, 2020
More good news for small businesses! Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and Verizon are partnering to provide grants up to $10,000 to businesses and non-profits facing immediate financial pressure because of COVID-19 with an emphasis on supporting entrepreneurs of color, women-owned businesses and other enterprises in historically underserved communities who don’t have access to flexible, affordable capital.
The grant can be used for paying rent and utilities, meeting payroll, paying outstanding debt to vendors, and other immediate operational costs.
Applications are due on Saturday, April 4. Click here to apply: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LISCSBGrant
RESTAURANT RELIEF FUNDS
UNEMPLOYMENT INFO + LOANS AND GRANTS
Unemployment Filing Claims Info SBA Disaster Loan Relief Fund
Invest Atlanta Business Continuity Loan Fund
Truist-Liftfund Disaster Relief Apply for grants ranging from $5K-$25K to combat capital shortages.
Today is the fifth day of the 14 day stay at home order until April 7th. We hope you are getting outside and enjoying this beautiful Spring weather.
We highly encourage all businesses to follow the City of Atlanta Executive Order to Stay at Home signed on March 23, 2020. For your health and our community's health we want to reiterate that only the "Essential Businesses" are allowed to be open. What does that mean? --
LEARN HOW TO SUPPORT KIRKWOOD BUSINESSES DURING COVID-19
3.27.20: Georgia Dept. of Labor Extend Unemployment Benefits for Georgians
3.26.20: ATLSTRONG.ORG Launched
3.26.20: Fulton County Libraries Remain Closed, Digital Library Remains Open and Available
3.26.20 COVID-19 Update: Stay At Home Order + ATLStrong.org Launch + Schools Closed Until April 24
3.24.20 Updates: Virtual Town Hall for Business & Hospitality TMW + Invest Atlanta Loan Fund Now Open
3.18.20 COVID-19 Update + FILL OUT IMPACT SURVEY
No Meeting 3/17 + COVID-19 Business Impact Survey + Resources!!!
Small Business Relief Initiative with Quickbooks & GoFundMe
Atlanta BeltLine Business Resources During COVID-19
ATLSTRONG.org
Square customers:Square Capital supports eligible businesses with loans between $500-$250,000. Log in to your Square Dashboard, or learn more HERE
Toast customer:Eligible restaurants can access capital without a credit score requirement via Toast Capital. LEARN MORE HERE
Kabbage provides small businesses with a simple online application that can be paid over 6, 12, or 18 months with no origination fees.If it makes sense for your business, you can explore applying to a line of credit up to $250,000 HEREKabbage launched an online hub to help boost sales for U.S small businesses impacted by COVID-19, including a system through which businesses can sell gift cards to consumers for use at a later date. Learn more.
JPMorgan pledged $50 million global philanthropic commitment to support communities and people hit hardest by this public health crisis, including $2 million to existing nonprofit partners and $8 million to assist small businesses. Learn more.
The James Beard Foundation is launching a fund that will be gathering support from corporate, foundation, and individual donors to provide micro-grants to independent food and beverage businesses in need. Learn more.
MainVest, a crowdfunding platform, announced its new Main Street Initiative: a $2,000, zero-interest, 120 day loan for restaurants or other brick and mortars affected by the shutdown. Learn more.
Opportunity Fund, which specializes in money lending to small businesses owned by women, immigrants and people of color, is collaborating with investors and nonprofits to put together a coronavirus relief fund that will provide grants and low-interest rate loans. Learn more.
The City of Atlanta has ordered a 14 day STAY AT HOME ORDER. Find out what you can and can not do during this time.
This includes a list of essential businesses that are allowed to be open.
Here are the ones open in Kirkwood/East Lake!
CHECK OUT A FULL LIST OF KBOA MEMBERS' COVID-19 OFFERINGS
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Launches #ATLSTRONG, Providing COVID-19 Information and Resources for Atlanta Residents
ATLANTA—Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced the launch of #ATLSTRONG—a new website that will serve as a COVID-19 resource hub for Atlanta residents. By visiting ATLSTRONG.ORG, residents and businesses can sign up for COVID-19 text alerts, request information on emergency fund assistance relief and more.
“Atlanta will rise above the challenges we face with the COVID-19 health threat, and we will do so together,” said Mayor Bottoms. “By staying connected, residents and businesses alike can do their part to ensure we stop the spread of this virus and start the recovery process.”
By texting “ATLCOVID19” to 888777, users will receive the latest and necessary information on COVID-19 as it happens. By visiting ATLSTRONG.ORG, visitors will find information on meal assistance, CDC guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19, find information on Mayor Bottoms’ Executive and Administrative Orders and tax relief information for businesses.
The launch of #ATLSTRONG is the latest action taken by Mayor Bottoms to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the City of Atlanta.
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms issued an Executive Order instituting a temporary order for those individuals within the territorial jurisdictional limits of the City of Atlanta to stay in their place of residence.
Mayor Bottoms issued an Executive Order calling for the closure of all bars and nightclubs that do not serve food, gyms and fitness centers, movie theaters, live performance venues, bowling alleys, and arcades, and private social clubs, located within the territorial jurisdictional limits of the City of Atlanta. However, restaurants and other eating and drinking establishments where food is served may continue preparing and offering food to customers via delivery service, drive-through, or take-out.
Mayor Bottoms issued an Administrative Order directing the Atlanta Police Department to refrain from enforcing prohibitions against the sale of unopened wine or malt beverages by the package for off premises consumption by restaurants and other eating and drinking establishments licensed for the sale of those beverages.
Mayor Bottoms also issued a directive for the Centers of Hope Afterschool program to continue to provide free meals to all students who rely on them throughout the closure of schools. For more information on the Centers of Hope Afterschool Program and Registration, please visit the Official Website.
The City has also posted prevention information and additional resources related to COVID-19 on its website here.
Chief among the City’s guidance to residents and visitors are the following preventative measures:
Recommended CDC safety guidelines can be found online here.
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GEORGIA — As the initial closing of Georgia schools nears on Tuesday, Gov. Brian Kemp extended the closure of all public schools in Georgia through April 24.
Kemp signed an executive order on Thursday "that mandates public schools will remain closed for in-person instruction through April 24 - students may return on Monday, April 27," Sen. Jen Jordan tweeted.
"Prior to this date, governor will make a decision on the remainder of school year," Jordan said.
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a. City of Atlanta Shelter at Home Order + Governor Kemp Announcement: YESTERDAY 3.23.20 b. Town Hall: TODAY 3.24.20: Amir Farokhi hosts District 2 COVID-19 Town c. Hall - Small Business & Hospitality Focus c. No Interest Loans: Invest Atlanta Business Continuity Loan Fund- Fill out sooner than later!!!
d. SBA Disaster Loan Assistance: Now Open e. FB Grants- sign up for notifications
d. SBA Disaster Loan Assistance: Now Open
e. FB Grants- sign up for notifications
The details --
a. YESTERDAY: 3.23.20 City of Atlanta + Governor Kemp Announcement
b.TODAY 3.24.20 - Amir Farokhi hosts District 2 COVID-19 Town Hall for Any Small Business & Hospitality Business in Atlanta
Hosted by Amir Farokhi, District 2 Council member.
Open to any small business and hospitality business in Atlanta.
Town Hall Login Details:
You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Mar 24, 2020 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: District2 COVID-19 Town Hall - Small Business & Hospitality Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/811863095 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +16465588656,,811863095# or +13126266799,,811863095# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 9128 or +1 253 215 8782 Webinar ID: 811 863 095 International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/aKIpsF53v
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Mar 24, 2020 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: District2 COVID-19 Town Hall - Small Business & Hospitality
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://zoom.us/j/811863095
Or iPhone one-tap :
US: +16465588656,,811863095# or +13126266799,,811863095#
Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 9128 or +1 253 215 8782
Webinar ID: 811 863 095
International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/aKIpsF53v
c. Small Business Funds Available
IN CASE YOU MISSED THIS LAST FRIDAY! --
Invest Atlanta Business Continuity Loan Fund NOW OPEN https://www.investatlanta.com/business-continuity-loan-fund
d. SBA DISASTER LOAN ASSISTANCE NOW OPEN
SBA Loan Overview with Application Link
e. SIGN UP FOR NOTIFICATIONS
Facebook Grants for Small Businesses
Stay safe!
#flattenthecurve
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