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March 19, 2020
Dear Chamber & Community members:
 
As city, state, and federal officials continue to monitor and react to the COVID-19—or coronavirus—pandemic, governments are taking a variety of actions including limiting group events, closing schools, and suspending non-essential operations.
 
As of March 17th, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) announced a statewide closure of all "non-essential" businesses for 30 days amid the coronavirus outbreak. The closure applies to all casinos, restaurants, bars and other nonessential businesses. The move followed the statewide closing of K-12 schools that the governor ordered on Sunday. View full press conference HERE
 
The closures come after guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that gatherings of no more than 50 people as part of the recommended “social distancing” intended to reduce the spread of the virus among people.
 
In light of these new circumstances and following standard recommendations, we would like to inform you that we will continue to practice “social distancing” in order to keep our staff and guests safe.

The Laughlin Chamber of Commerce will not have its doors open to the public for the next 30 days. However, our team is available to answer calls, provide resource information, and maintain the most current knowledge of the Cornavirus and its effects on our communities. Operations will continue as normal, Monday-Friday from 8:00AM to 4:30 PM
 
Our concerns remain focused on our members and small businesses that are striving to stay afloat during these difficult times. We urge you to patronize local establishments should you need to shop for essentials.
 
Please, if you are feeling under the weather, stay home. If you develop a high fever, shortness of breath or other more serious symptoms, call your doctor for instruction. You can check Center for Disease Control (CDC) website and the Southern Nevada Health District website for advice about how and where to be tested, how to monitor symptoms, and other pertinent info.
 
Stay current: You can view all of our News Releases HERE
 
MEMBERS: Please note that the U.S. Small Business Administration is now offering Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million for working capital to those that are in need of a cash infusion in order to forestall layoffs or shut downs. These loans are also available to non-profit organizations. The loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be paid due to the economic impact of this pandemic. The loans provide a maximum of 30 years for long-term repayment. Terms are determined on a case-by-case basis, based on each business owner’s ability to repay. Small Business Administration: 1-800-659-2955 or e-mail: disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. (SEE FULL PRESS RELEASE BELOW)
 
Coronavirus workplace guidance for small businesses can be viewed HERE
 
Please see the Summary of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (HR 6201), which passed the House late Friday night/Saturday morning and will be taken up by the Senate in the coming days. Some of the key highlights include expanded unemployment insurance and mandatory paid sick and FMLA leave for businesses with fewer than 500 employees.
 
Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation is advising that should an employee need to file for unemployment insurance, Nevada’s Unemployment Insurance Claim Filing System should be used rather than visiting a DETR office.
 
Employees should visit http://ui.nv.gov/css.html
Employers should visit: http://ui.nv.gov./ess.html.
 
For all parents without the means to provide breakfast and/or lunch during the week:
 
Laughlin students have access to breakfast/lunch HERE
 
Bullhead City, Fort Mohave, & Mohave Valley students have access to breakfast/lunch HERE
 
Stay safe and healthy,
 
Jackie Mazzeo
President/CEO Laughlin Chamber of Commerce
 
 
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NEWS RELEASE
 
Disaster Field Operations Center West
 
Release Date: March 17, 2020
Contact: Richard A. Jenkins, (916) 735-1500, Richard.Jenkins@sba.gov
Release Number: NV 16341-01
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SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Nevada Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
 
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Nevada small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today. SBA acted under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act that was recently signed by the President, to declare a disaster following a request received from Gov. Steve Sisolak on March 15, 2020.
 
The disaster declaration makes SBA assistance available in the following counties.
 
Primary Nevada counties: Clark, Douglas, Elko, Nye and Washoe;
Neighboring Nevada counties: Churchill, Esmeralda, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Lincoln, Lyon, Mineral, Pershing, Storey, White Pine and Carson City;
Neighboring Arizona County: Mohave;
Neighboring California counties: Alpine, El Dorado, Inyo, Lassen, Modoc, Mono, Nevada, Placer, San Bernardino and Sierra;
Neighboring Idaho counties: Cassia, Owyhee and Twin Falls;
Neighboring Oregon counties: Harney and Lake;
Neighboring Utah counties: Box Elder and Tooele.
 
“SBA is strongly committed to providing the most effective and customer-focused response possible to assist Nevada small businesses with federal disaster loans. We will be swift in our efforts to help these small businesses recover from the financial impacts of the Coronavirus (COVID-19),” said Administrator Carranza.
 
SBA Customer Service Representatives will be available to answer questions about SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program and explain the application process.
 
“Small businesses, private non-profit organizations of any size, small agricultural cooperatives and small aquaculture enterprises that have been financially impacted as a direct result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) since Jan. 31, 2020, may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred,” said Carranza.
 
“These loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be paid because of the disaster’s impact. Disaster loans can provide vital economic assistance to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing,” Carranza added.
 
Eligibility for Economic Injury Disaster Loans is based on the financial impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The interest rate is 3.75 percent for small businesses. The interest rate for private non-profit organizations is 2.75 percent. SBA offers loans with long-term repayments in order to keep payments affordable, up to a maximum of 30 years and are available to entities without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship.
 
Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information and download applications at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. Individuals who are deaf or hard‑of‑hearing may call (800) 877-8339. Completed applications should be mailed to U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.
 
The deadline to apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan is Dec. 17, 2020.
 
For more information about Coronavirus, please visit: Coronavirus.gov.
 
For more information about available SBA resources and services, please visit: SBA.gov/coronavirus.
 
To view U.S. Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans Fact Sheet HERE
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About the U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.