Chamber Member Lenders Offering Payroll Protection Program

On Friday, April 3, the U.S. Department of Treasury launched the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These loans will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have an existing relationship with a lender, it is advised that you reach out to them to begin..

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Federal Reserve launches Main Street Lending Program providing up to $2.3 trillion in loans

The Federal Reserve on Thursday took additional actions to provide up to $2.3 trillion in loans to support the economy. This funding will assist households and employers of all sizes and bolster the ability of state and local governments to deliver critical services..

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Open 901 Business Directory

Now more than ever, we know it is important to support our local businesses. This page provides an alphabetical list of Memphis metro area businesses who are currently still open for business either in a to-go capacity, online capacity, or through modified hours. 

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Washington Prime Group Open for Small Business Initiative

COLUMBUS, OH – April 6, 2020 – Washington Prime Group Inc. (NYSE: WPG) today announced that the Company has partnered with the Institute for Justice Clinic on Entrepreneurship and members of the University of Chicago faculty to launch the Open for Small Business ..

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Meet the Chairman's Circle: Michael Ugwueke

Michael Ugwueke is president and chief executive officer of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare System in Memphis, Tennessee, a faith-based mission driven system that is comprised of six acute care hospitals that includes Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, five Urgent Care..

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10 Considerations When Approaching Lease Renegotiation & Rent Reduction

At the time of this writing, markets across the globe are in a state of disruption. Seemingly overnight, our ways of working, living and playing have changed. Business and CRE leaders are struggling to address both the safety of their workers and the viability of..

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Memphis: Get Your Fair Share of Stimulus Funds

A number of stimulus funds are now available to help businesses affected by COVID-19. See the list below and learn how you can apply:

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Chamber Releases New Estimates of COVID-19 Business Impact as of April 2

Memphis, Tenn. (April 3, 2020)- The Greater Memphis Chamber today released the latest numbers from its ongoing COVID-19 Greater Memphis Business Impact Survey.

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Daily Updates | April 3, 2020

MMDC Small Business Emergency Assistance Fund

1:00 pm CST - In response to the economic hardships experienced by small businesses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, MMDC is launching the Small Business Emergency Assistance Fund in an effort to retain jobs and..

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Member Advice with Brad Federman

It takes hard work, dedication and sometimes good old fashion luck to build a strong, profitable business. One of the best pieces of advice for entrepreneurs and emerging business owners is to get smart insights from people who have been there before.

See what Brad..

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