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April 19, 2021
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SBA announces Restaurant Revitalization Fund application
WASHINGTON – Small Business Administration Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced key details on application requirements, eligibility, and a program guide for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RFF). The restaurant industry has been among the hardest-hit sectors during the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. To help bring jobs back and revive the industry, […]
March 29, 2021
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Better Business Bureau warns the public, contractors to beware of storm chasers
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning local residents affected by the recent storms to beware of storm chasers and out-of-town contractors soliciting business. “It is not uncommon for out-of-town storm chasers to solicit business after storms like the ones we had last week,” said Brian Catania, CEO of the Better Business Bureau. “Storm chasers […]
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March 10, 2021
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KIRCHHOFF Automotive to open assembly facility in Gwinnett, create 73 jobs
ATLANTA, GA – Georgia Gov. Brian P. Kemp announced today (March 10) that KIRCHHOFF Automotive, a German-based international supplier to the automotive industry, plans to invest $15 million in opening an assembly facility in Gwinnett County. The new development in Lawrenceville will create 73 new jobs. Individuals interested in assembly positions at the company’s Lawrenceville […]
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March 5, 2021
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Congressman Hank Johnson hosts emergency PPP virtual town hall for small businesses
Pictured: Congressman Hank Johnson (front row), SBA’s Georgia District Director Terri Denison and Ruby Reisinger, area director of UGA’s Small Business Development Center DEKALB, GA–Congressman Hank Johnson (GA04) on Thursday, March 4, held a virtual town hall meeting for small businesses in the Fourth District to provide updates on the federal government’s Paycheck […]
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March 5, 2021
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Blackhall Global Partners moves forward with expansion of Blackhall Studios in DeKalb County
Pictured is the current Blackhall Studios complex. South DeKalb County poised to become home to Georgia’s largest movie production complex DEKALB COUNTY, GA–Blackhall Global Partners, LLC (BGP) is kicking off its $250 million expansion in DeKalb County. This week, the company began filing for permits with DeKalb County’s Planning and Sustainability Department […]
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March 3, 2021
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OP/ED: SBA rolls out changes to Payroll Protection Program to help small businesses
By Terri Denison SBA Georgia District Office Director The U.S. Small Business Administration(SBA) continues to take steps to make the Paycheck Protection Program(PPP) more equitable for small businesses and underserved communities. Since the latest round of funding opened six weeks ago, the program has successfully reached smaller borrowers. As of Feb. 28, […]
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February 26, 2021
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VIRTUAL 2021 ENTREPRENEURIAL ACADEMY
Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce is ready to help you LEARN the ins and outs of the business work and turn your PASSION into a business with the VIRTUAL 2021 ENTREPRENEURIAL ACADEMY Starting Monday, March 22, 2021, this FIVE-WEEK VIRTUAL program offers motivated individuals the essential information needed to START and a RUN a successful business. […]
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February 22, 2021
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Georgia AG Chris Carr warns of unemployment benefits scams
ATLANTA, GA – As tax season is approaching, a number of Georgians are discovering that they may be the victims of unemployment insurance fraud. Consumers say they received 1099-G forms from the Department of Labor indicating that they owe taxes on unemployment compensation they received in 2020. However, the benefits actually went to identity thieves […]
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January 26, 2021
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DeKalb Commissioner Cochran-Johnson sets Feb. 4 town hall to discuss Coronavirus economic relief bill
Funding, assistance for homeowners, renters and small business owners to be discussed DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson will host a special town hall to inform residents about the $900 billion coronavirus relief bill passed by the U. S. Congress in December 2020. The DeKalb County Coronavirus Economic Relief Bill Town Hall will be held Thursday, […]
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January 25, 2021
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Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority announces Jevon Gibson as new CEO
Veteran health official takes helm ATLANTA–Jevon Gibson has been named the new CEO of The Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority (The FDHA), owner of Grady Health System . The FDHA is the healthcare safety net for both Fulton and DeKalb County, providing critical components to the care of indigent citizens in metro Atlanta. The FDHA Board of Trustees […]
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