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It is the middle of June, the middle of the year, three months of COVID living and the start of an overdue awakening.
We hope you and your family are healthy, your business is recovering from any COVID impact and you know that you have support from your community!
Reach out to us anytime: kirkwoodbiz@gmail.com
KBOA wants to ensure that all businesses can add their voice to the business community during these vary challenging times. The pandemic has had a huge impact on small businesses. This is a time to come together and let our collective voice be heard with the City of Atlanta and with one another. More members = more power behind our collective voice!
Being a KBOA member brings many benefits, most of all, connecting to YOUR COMMUNITY!
We are offering membership based on what you can pay for the rest of 2020!
New members and renewing members can choose one of the following codes to use when applying if you need assistance with membership dues.
Membership is based on the join or renewal date.
We hope this removes all obstacles from being a part of the Kirkwood Business Owners' Association during these uncertain times. We need each other more than ever. Everyone is Welcome!
** If you have renewed in 2020, you can extend your membership into 2021. Thank you!!
As part of the Campaign for Equal Dignity, The National Center for Civil and Human Rights welcomes Fair Fight for a conversation about the current issues voters face and how to ensure the right to vote is extended to all people. Moderated by Mo Ivory
Online event. Free. Register and Sign the Pledge!
You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: Jun 16, 2020 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsc-yhrD8qHNfhPkwJhjEZtJEUcunEDDZf After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Sponsorship payments can be made at neighborinneed.org.
Click "Give" Pay $100 Add a note: "Summer Soulstice Sponsorship"
Payments and logos are due by Sunday, June 14.
The new PPP law:
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The board of directors of Kirkwood Business Owners' Association has been working together to express how we feel, what we believe, what we need to learn and what we will do to move forward towards a more equitable business community. Please accept our statement of solidarity as a starting point for ongoing listening and actions moving forward from this very pivotal time in all of our lives.
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Our hearts hurt! We can’t sleep and see pain in each other’s eyes.
Kirkwood Business Owners’ Association believes in “everyone is welcome”. Our community is better with diverse businesses and owners, employees, vendors and customers of every color.
We know that community is born through individual relationships and change starts with one person at a time. We will continue to reach out to all business owners in the best way we can and strive to improve our community through inclusive, heartfelt connections.
We stand with the black lives matter movement and protests for justice and equality for all.
It's the middle of May and our lives have changed significantly over the last 8 weeks during COVID-19. You can track the changes to business on our blog.
Changes are daily and business operations are top of mind!
Some businesses are open within the new guidelines, operating with to go/delivery and limited social distance appointments.
Here is our ongoing list. KBOA supports businesses who operate safely and respectfully and those businesses choosing to stay closed. Gov. Kemp just extended the closing of bars and venues through May 31st.
Let's keep supporting our local businesses, being kind and respecting the CDC guidelines. We're not over COVID-19 yet, but together we can keep flattening the curve!
NFIB Small Business and COVID-19: Your Questions Answered Live!
Wed., May 13th, 2020, 12:00 PM ET
REGISTER HERE
Recording: Webinar about Safety Procedures for Opening Up, PPP and Unemployment
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Recording: The Post COVID-19 Workplace
Kara Govro, Senior Legal Editor with Mammoth HR, addresses the compliance aspects of layoffs, furloughs, and recalls to help employers navigate these difficult decisions.
Recording: QuickBooks Town Hall Series
U.S. Senators Marco Rubio and Ben Cardin joined Intuit business leaders to discuss some of the most pressing questions about small business relief and support in the midst of COVID-19.
Attention all Gig Workers! New City of Atlanta Relief Program.
Applications open soon. Check out the info here.
Resources available to creatives: The recent CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) ACT expands unemployment insurance benefits to cover self-employed freelancers and gig workers.
Visit https://dol.georgia.gov/gdol-covid-19-information for more information on how to apply.
Invest Atlanta’s COVID-19 Resources page: https://www.investatlanta.com/covid-19-resources.
FedEx Grants
If you’re a small business impacted by COVID-19 in the U.S., consider applying for a #SupportSmall Grant starting May 25. Selected recipients will get a cash grant of $5,000 plus a $500 FedEx Office credit.
More Info: Applications Open May 25th
APPLICATION DETAILS
Prepare for Paycheck Protection Program Loan forgiveness
Learn more about applying for PPP loan forgiveness 8 weeks after receiving funds from your lender.
CHECK IT OUT
All businesses can now have a page on NextDoor.
List of Georgia COVID-19 Suppliers from the Georgia Dept. of Economic Development - https://www.georgia.org/covid19suppliers
We hope you are healthy and rolling along with all the changes as best as you can. Now that the state wide shelter-in-place is no longer guiding our lives, now might just be the most uncertain we've had so far in this COVID-19 time.
Let's stay safe, respect guidelines and continue to support local businesses as the new way of life unfolds. We do know two things:
TUESDAY, MAY 5TH IS CINCO DE MAYO AND GIVING TUESDAY!
Join us for Virtual Networking Tomorrow, May 5th at 9:30am to share our innovations and ways business has adapted during COVID-19.
Register in advance for this meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwude-oqTktEtz85T56CuoQtqWIavgsTfSq
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
You can still celebrate by grabbing To Go Food and Drinks from KBOA member, Elmyirachi.
Staff GoFundMe
Support these Kirkwood & East Lake COVID-19 Support Efforts
Kirkwood Cares https://www.facebook.com/kirkwoodcares/
Neighbor in Need East Lake https://www.facebook.com/Neighborinneedeastlake
Adopt a Senior Program https://www.gagives.org/organization/Kasp
We want to know how your business has been impacted over the past month and business continuity steps you have taken.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS FRIDAY MAY 8, 2020.
FILL OUT THE SURVEY
Changes to Operations
Read Gov. Kemp’s Reviving a Healthy Georgia Executive Order
Salons and Spas as of 4/24/20
Restaurants as of 4/27/20
Getting Back to Business-COVID-19 Financial & Workplace Safety Updates Wed., May 6th, 2020, 12:00 PM ET
REGISTER NOW
List of Georgia COVID-19 Suppliers from the Georgia Dept. of Economic Development
https://www.georgia.org/covid19suppliers
Can you believe it's been SIX WEEKS since COVID-19 became a daily topic?
How are you feeling now that some restrictions are being eased?
Tues. April 28th @ 2pm Webinar about Applying for PPP and Other COVID-19 Funding
With a new round of COVID-19 relief legislation approved, GoDaddy wants to help you secure the small business funding you need. We have partnered with small business experts, Next Street, to break down how you can get in the best position for the upcoming $310 billion stimulus package.
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Wed. April 29th @ Noon NFIB Coronavirus Weekly Briefing for Small Business
The upcoming webinar on Wednesday April 29th, will focus on new developments with the PPP and EID loan programs and participant Q&A.
PPP APPLICATION NOW OPEN: Reinvestment Fund
MORE INFORMATION AND APPLICATION
Can I get a Paycheck Protection Program loan if I've laid off employees?
Employee Retention Credits versus the Paycheck Protection Program
How the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act affects your payroll
Workforce Atlanta Guide for Employers and Job Seekers
We want to know how your business has been impacted over the past 6 weeks and business continuity steps you have taken.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS FRIDAY MAY 1, 2020
Thank you for supporting Kirkwood Businesses during this time, please continue!
Many businesses that are allowed to re-open per Gov. Kemp's orders will remain closed until they feel safe for their customers and employees.
Some businesses will choose to re-open. It is up to each business to choose what is best for them at this time.
See the guidelines for salons, spas that choose to re-open tomorrow.
We continue to support safe practices for businesses and individuals alike per the CDC guidelines.
Thanks to a $1 million grant from Sam’s Club, LISC will provide emergency assistance that small businesses desperately need during the Covid-19 crisis. And it doesn’t stop there: Sam’s Club is mobilizing its members to support this effort as well.
Senate Passes Roughly $484 Billion in New Coronavirus Aid
The Senate on Tuesday approved roughly $484 billion in new coronavirus aid for small businesses and hospitals and more funding for testing, ending a lengthy battle over the size and contents of the package.
SBA Payment Protection Program: Information from Congressman John Lewis
Get your application in now!
The funds will move fast and many lenders have applications lined up already.
CDFIs, Credit Unions, and smaller banks are expected to be able to offer these loans this round with the new funding.
Unity Bank of Texas urges small businesses to apply with them immediately if they have not applied already. You do not have to be a current client.
https://www.unitybanktexas.com/Business-Loans.aspx
George Andrews 404.588.9611
Michael Green 404.609.3463
Great Webinar that answers a lot of questions!
Click here to view.
On the Federal Tax Deferrals
The federal government is now allowing deferrals for 100% of the social security payroll tax paid by employers and deferral for 50% of social security costs paid by self-employed individuals. This is applicable to any tax deposits due between 3/27/20 and 12/31/2020.
Why it's right for you:
The social security payroll tax amounts to 6.2% of gross wages. You can pay 50% of the taxes by December 2021 and the other 50% by December 2022.
Things to note:
If you defer these tax deposits, you as the employer are solely liable for payment by the extended due date.
Employers that participate in the PPP are not eligible for this program. However, they can defer taxes up until the date the employer applies for and receives a decision that their PPP loan has been forgiven.
On Employee Retention Credit (ERC)
For each quarter through the end of 2020, employers are eligible for a credit of up to 50% of the first $10,000 in qualified wages for each qualified employee. This employee retention credit is limited to the 6.2% employer share of Social Security taxes subject to several conditions, and any excess credit is refundable.
You cannot get this credit if you have a PPP loan.
There are a lot of questions as Georgia prepares to reopen for business under strict social distancing guidelines to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Update on Pandemic Unemployment for 1099 contractors and self employed.
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.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS FRIDAY APRIL 30, 2020.
FILL OUT THE SURVEY NOW
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.
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.
