SBA Office of International Trade, March 31, 2020 – The Office of Inspector General recognizes that we are facing unprecedented times and is alerting the public about potential fraud schemes related to economic stimulus programs offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration in response to the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19). The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the largest financial assistance bill to date, includes provisions to help small businesses. Fraudsters have already begun targeting small business owners during these economically difficult times. Be on the lookout for grant fraud, loan fraud, and phishing. Scam and Fraud Scheme Advisory List The SBA does not initiate contact on either 7(a) or Disaster loans. If you are proactively contacted by someone claiming to be from the SBA, suspect fraud. The SBA does not provide grants to small businesses. The SBA provides guarantees…
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Here at the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce, we are open and still here for our businesses and community. You can call during normal business hours or visit us in person wearing your face covering. We will continue to advocate for our business community as well as the health and safety of our community. As the threat of COVID-19 continues to spread to our communities, it is important for the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce to take the appropriate precautions outlined by local and national public health organizations. As of now, all Belleville Chamber in-person events are canceled through June 30, 2021. We hope you will join us for our online events to help keep our businesses and community connected during this time. We ENCOURAGE the community to continue supporting local businesses during this time of…
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As promotional and outreach activities are ramping up across the nation ahead of the 2020 Census, the City of Belleville want to help ensure all residents in the city get counted. As part of its outreach initiatives, the city established a Complete Count Committee, a diverse group of community representatives who were selected as trusted voices, representing various constituencies throughout the City of Belleville. “The Complete Count Committee brings together a cross-section of community members who will utilize their local knowledge and expertise to reach out to all persons in our community,” said Mayor Mark Eckert. Eckert said that the committee is set to deploy a comprehensive communication and community outreach campaign at the top of 2020 to ensure that every person who resides in Belleville has the resources and knowledge to get counted. According…
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Advertise with the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce! The Chamber Connection Newsletter is distributed the last week of each month (Example: April’s newsletter will be distributed the last week of March). Ad Sizes & Ad Rates:Business Card (3.5”w x 2”h) $25.001/4 Page (3.5”w x 5”h) $50.001/2 Page (7.5” x 5”h) $100.00Full Page (7.5”w x 10”h) $200.00 Artwork must be received by the 15th of the month. If the ad is not received by this date, it is not guaranteed to make that newsletter. If it is a recurring ad, the previous ad will stay in it’s place . Advertisers have the option of changing their ad monthly as long as new ad copy is received by the deadline. All ads must be submitted in JPEG or PDF format. Ads will be full color. Newsletters will be email distributed of more…
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The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce our newest board members beginning their term in 2020. Our executive committee consists of:President Edmond Brown, ELB Enterprises, LLCPresident-Elect Kevin Vick, Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.1st Vice President Amy Richter, Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc.2nd Vice President Mary Lamie, Bi-State DevelopmentImmediate Past President Michael McManus, Memorial Regional Health Services We also welcome the following newest board members: Jeff Bair, Grimm & GorlyCathy Dupertuis, People Ready a True Blue CompanyBrian Mentzer, Belleville Township High School, Dist 201Kayla Mitchell, Scheffel BoylePaula Nixon, Ameren IllinoisScott Schanuel, Holland Construction To see a full list of our board members, click here.
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