Workplace Implications of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act by McAfee and Taft

Jeremy DavidsonCOVID-19

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act is an emergency spending bill that provides paid employment leave for employees affected by COVID-19, amends the Family & Medical Leave Act to provide coverage for absences related to an employee caring for a child whose school or daycare has closed, allocates additional funding for emergency unemployment insurance, and requires free coronavirus screening tests. The …

Round Two

Jeremy DavidsonEconomic Development, Economic News, Monday Memo

Even when things all around us seem chaotic, the business of business goes on.  This past week saw us submit more information on a project that has us connected to a foreign manufacturer who was looking for a new place to produce their products.    We are convinced that RIGHT HERE is a good place for someone to consider doing …

Jovita Carranza Implements Automatic Deferment on Existing SBA Disaster Loans Through End of 2020

Jeremy DavidsonCOVID-19, Small Business Administration

Today, U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza announced changes to help borrowers still paying back SBA loans from previous disasters. By making this change, deferments through December 31, 2020, will be automatic. Now, borrowers of home and business disaster loans do not have to contact SBA to request deferment. “The SBA is looking at every option and taking every action to …

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program Webinar on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 10:00am

Jeremy DavidsonCOVID-19, Small Business Administration

Topic: SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program Time: Mar 24, 2020 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/586333203?pwd=SXFVbXBmMGtselhCSVdTdnRna0MxQT09 Meeting ID: 586 333 203 Password: tue1000 Note:  Zoom will be used to project the presentation.  Use the following number for audio:  Call In: (202) 765-1264 Conference ID:  2819599

U.S. Cellular Adds Temporary Hours

Jeremy DavidsonUncategorized

The Shawnee U.S. Cellular Store is open with reduced hours. Monday through Friday 10:00am to 5:00pm Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm Closed on Sundays U.S. Cellular pledges to keep Americans connected. Given the coronavirus impact on American society, U.S. Cellular pledges for the next 60 days to: not terminate service to any residential or small business customers because of their inability …

Central Oklahoma Workforce Innovation Board Resources and Links

Jeremy DavidsonUncategorized

Here are some newer resources we recommend checking out: OKHR and Crowe & Dunlevy have teamed up to host a panel discussion on Families First Coronavirus Response Act: The panel will be recorded and published on Tuesday 3/24. We will share it on our Facebook page (follow us) and website as soon as it is released. Email your question(s) to info@crowedunlevy.com no …

SBA Loans ZOOM Webinar on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 with Shawnee Forward Members

Jeremy DavidsonUncategorized

The Oklahoma District Office will be offering webinars on the Economic Injury Disaster Loans.  We anticipate the webinar to take about 20-30 minutes and about 45 with questions.  The Oklahoma Disaster Declaration is still in process of being approved but it should be available soon.  Tuesday, March, 24, 2020 at 10:00 AM via ZOOM. Details to be released next week …

Nominate a Shawnee Professional for a Forward 15 Business Achievement Award

Jeremy DavidsonAnnual Awards Banquet, Events, Forward 15

Shawnee Forward would like to invite you to nominate a Shawnee area professional for a Forward 15 Business Achievement Award. These awards are given to fifteen individuals who are helping to move Shawnee forward at the Shawnee Forward Annual Awards Banquet. Nominate a business, organizational, or nonprofit professional. The electronic version of the form can be found at http://bit.ly/2WEeESL