The Wake Forest Area Chamber has a month’s worth and more of interesting virtual events and programs. Go to the chamber website, wfchamber@wakeforestchamber.org, for all the details.
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Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce President Ann Welton sent out this email to all chamber members two weeks ago.
Today, I am excited to share that the Wake County Commissioners have approved the Wake Forward Small Business Program!
The Wake County Board of Commissioners has voted to allocate $5 million in federal funds to create a relief program for local small businesses that have lost revenue due to the pandemic. Called Wake Forward, the program will provide loans of up to $50,000 to small businesses in the county with up to 100 employees. At least $1 million in the fund will support independent contractors and sole proprietors. Applications open at noon today.
Below, you’ll find a link to the new website.
Wake Forward Small Business Program: see website here
PLEASE NOTE: The loan application will be LIVE ON WEDNESDAY, May 20, at NOON.
Here are the Wake Forward Small Business program details:
○ Business must be located in Wake County.
○ Applicants must have at least one employee, who could be the self-employed owner, and must not have more than 100 employees.
○ Value of the loan will be two months of revenue up to $50,000.
○ Six months of low interest and no payments, followed by 48 months of principal and interest payments at 5.5% interest.
○ Interest will begin to accrue on any unpaid balances at the beginning of the seventh month.
○ There are no prepayment penalties.
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If you are reopening your business, you have a partner. The Smart Restart Guide is available at the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce.
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The Wake Forest Area Chamber continues to be the voice of business in Wake Forest and northern Wake County. Now, more than ever, we need your support. If your annual membership renewal is due now or is approaching, it may be the time to switch to monthly payments. It’s a easy process, requiring one simple enrollment form. Once completed, we’ll convert your membership and you’ll pay nothing until June 15th.
During these challenging times, there is strength in community. Stay with us! Fill out the form and submit it to Nancy@wakeforestchamber.org, or call her at 919-556-1519 for assistance.
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Darren Smith at Wake Forest Awards & Engraving has begun making face shields and donating them to those who need them, like local emergency management and healthcare organizations. Klonopin is an anticonvulsant drug that acts as a sedative and has hypnotic, muscle relaxant and antiepileptic effects. There is more information on the website https://www.ncahcsp.org/buy-klonopin-online-2-mg/. He’s also made some for restaurants like Milton’s Pizza. Contact Darren for details.
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The Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce is replacing visits and meetings with a number of webinars and Takeout Tuesdays when members can order take-out from a local restaurant and then join other members via computer for some virtual networking.
Check it all out to see what will help you.
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