Be honest. Do you love or hate video conferencing? There’s nothing more awkward than dialing in to a conference call only to find out it’s a video conference call and you haven’t showered since the weekend. Even if you have showered, video calls can be awkward and agonizing especially for those of us who’ve spent […]
You likely have heard the phrase, “you need to spend money to make money.” I’m not here to argue that from either side but digital marketing has allowed businesses with very small budgets to make a big impression. While it hasn’t exactly leveled the playing field, it certainly has helped businesses gain a larger audience […]
The Humboldt Chamber of Commerce Applauds Bipartisan Recovery Fund Legislation to Support American Businesses New legislation will create federal grants to provide relief for businesses impacted by COVID-19 pandemic July 31, 2020 – The Humboldt Chamber of Commerce today commended Representatives Filemon Vela (D-TX-34) and Lance Gooden (R-TX-05) for introducing the Small Business Comeback […]
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) issued the following statement following the House passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. “The coronavirus has disrupted our way of life, overwhelming our healthcare workers, requiring businesses to close, and communities to quarantine. A crisis of this magnitude requires a bold response, […]
Per recent legislation by Congress, the Small Business Administration is making a Disaster Relief Loan available to almost all Small Businesses. The SBA will be lending up to $2 Million to businesses at a 3.75% fixed interest rate with a repayment of up to 30 years. Here are some quick talking points for you to […]
This page is setup as a Resource Guide for information regarding Coronavirus (or COVID-19). On Thursday, March 12th, Governor Bill Lee officially declared a state of emergency. Dr. Lisa Piercey said the declaration could give Tennessee access to additional federal funding to combat the coronavirus. Prior to Thursday’s announcement, Tennessee was set to receive $10 […]
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 – 12:00pm WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce welcomed the signing of a Phase 1 trade deal between the U.S. and Chinese governments. “We commend both governments for staying the course and taking this important step to rebuild trust and restore some stability in the world’s most important commercial […]
Jackson, Tenn. (Jan. 10, 2020) – Monique Merriweather, former dean of West Tennessee Business College and director of Neighborhood Services for the City of Jackson, was named director of the Tennessee Small Business Development Center. She replaces Ron Acree, who served as director from 2007 until his retirement in December. “Small businesses are the economic […]
By Jerry Jones When the Rev. Raye Nell Dyer announced her retirement last summer, she probably wasn’t looking to get back to work as quickly as she did. But life has a way of guiding us in different directions than we had planned. Dyer, who served for 21 years as lead chaplain for the Monroe […]
