The Novel Coronavirus has created challenges in 2020 that no one could have ever predicted. However, the Chamber's mission to be the best resource for our community hasn't changed. Please utilize the resources and information below to get your business back on track;

How to stay protected:

Important insights from the CDC.

Georgia Department of Health: COVID-19 Materials and Resources

News from the State of Georgia

City of Stonecrest Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response

Financial Resources

SBA Resources

Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Emergency Advance:

This loan advance will provide up to $10,000 of economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing temporary difficulties.

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

An SBA loan that helps businesses keep their workforce employed during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

SBA Express Brigdge Loan

Enables small businesses who currently have a relationship with an SBA Express Lender to to access up to $25,000 quickly. 

SBA Debt Relief

The SBA is providing a financial reprieve to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandmeic. 

The Red Backpack Fund (opens July 6-13)

The Spanx by Sara Blakely Foundation donated $5 million to support female entrepreneurs in the wake of COVID-19 and teamed up with GlobalGiving to establish the Red BackPack Fund. GlobalGiving will be overseeing the fund, making 1,000 grants of $5000 each to female entreprenuers in the U.S. to help alleviate the immediate needs and support the long-term recovery of those impacted by this crisis.

Kabbage Gift Certificate Program

Through Kabbage Payments, any business can sign up o sell gift certificates online, and anyone can purchase them to support participating businesses.