Watch this video interview with David Zellers, Director of Commerce for Montgomery County. “In order to begin progressing towards a full economic recovery, local governments must continue to provide support to help strengthen the business community in their regions. Montgomery County has recognized this and has been supporting local businesses through its MontcoStrong Small Business […]
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Announcement May 6, 2020 – Round 2 of the MontcoStrong Small Business Grant Program. Application Window is May 13
May 6, 2020 From David Zellers, Jr. Director of Commerce, Montgomery County Commerce Department The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners announced that they are making available $5,000,000 in economic development funds to provide grants to eligible small businesses in Montgomery County for Round 2 of the MontcoStrong Small Business Grant Program. Round 2 grant awards […]
Advice from Dr. Steve Fleisher, Everybody’s Chiropractic Center
Here are 6 things you can do to support your immune system: 1. Go outside every day. Even in all this rain. All of your family needs to get fresh air for at least 15 minutes every day. 2. Get your rest. A minimum of 6 hours/night. 8 is optimal. Kids need more. Keep the […]
Focus on Members: American Heritage Credit Union Hosts Three Blood Drives; Estimated 330 Lives Saved
American Heritage Credit Union Hosts Three Blood Drives; Estimated 330 Lives Saved Montco Chamber Member American Heritage Credit Union (“American Heritage”), in partnership with the American Red Cross, recently hosted three blood drives, which featured more than 110 donors each donating a pint of blood. Based on American Red Cross estimates, as many as 330 […]
Payroll Protection Program reopened April 27, 2020
SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan is designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. The SBA will forgive loans if all employees are kept on the payroll for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or […]
Process to Reopen Pennsylvania
Process to Reopen Pennsylvania Posted on Governor Wolf’s website See the full article at: https://www.governor.pa.gov/process-to-reopen-pennsylvania/ Last updated: 8:30 a.m., April 23, 2020 The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is an unprecedented event that has impacted every part of the globe. Pennsylvania has seen a similar unprecedented burden of COVID-19 and has taken equally unprecedented measures […]
Special Introduction and Offers from Members Who Attended Our Virtual Business Exchange on April 21
The Chamber would like to recognize these terrific businesses, who are still working to serve you. Beacon Leadership, Laurie Cusic Laure is happy to offer a free virtual training session (through Zoom) on “Leading Your Team Through Stress.” Interested managers can contact her through email at: laurie.cusic@crestcom.com. Here is a link to her profile: https://crestcom.com/leadership-trainer/laurie-cusic/ […]
New Virtual Event Announced: April 14-How to Navigate Small Business Loans during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Join us on April 14 from 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm for a Zoom Discussion. Free for Members and Non-Members, RSVP requested We will email the Zoom login to everyone who registers by April 14 at noon. Maura Shenker Join the Montgomery County Chamber for a presentation by Maura Shenker, Director of Temple University’s Small […]
April 6-Montgomery County Announces MontcoStrong Small Business Grant Program
April 6th, 2020 – Recognizing the need to provide support to strengthen our local businesses and communities, Montgomery County is providing $1 million in economic development funds to provide grants to eligible small businesses. Administered in partnership with the Redevelopment Authority of Montgomery County with the Montgomery County Commerce Department, eligible applicants may apply for […]
Our First Ever Zoom Business Exchange was a big success. We are staying connected. See Offers
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our FIRST EVER virtual business exchange! Each participant got a chance to introduce themselves and their business, then we discussed strategies for how to continuing to serve customers and clients. Here are some of the special offers and ideas shared by the group: Access Services by Hannah Merchesen […]