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Task force looks at reopening state economy

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth announced Thursday that the Alabama Small Business Commission Emergency Task Force has formed a subcommittee on reopening the state’s economy and plans to present a plan to Gov. Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris by April 17. “Reopening Alabama’s economy and getting businesses back to work will not … Continued
April 10, 2020

AG: Local governments may not assist businesses negatively impacted by shutdown

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall wrote in an opinion Tuesday that county and city governments can not provide public funds to private businesses that were impacted by the forced economic shutdown to fight the coronavirus. “During the COVID-19 pandemic, this Office has received numerous inquiries from counties and municipalities regarding whether a program could be … Continued
April 10, 2020

Business Council of Alabama Small Business Exchange on APT tonight

The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) will present the Small Business Exchange on Alabama Public Television (APT) tonight, Thursday, April 9. This event is designed to help small businesses applying for federal stimulus funding under the new CARES Act. In partnership with APT, BCA will bring together experts in business, banking, accounting, and law to … Continued
April 9, 2020

Manufacture Alabama launches “Ask the Experts” webinar

Ask the Experts: Employment Law Questions Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic is a new webinar being offered by Manufacture Alabama. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, disrupting the lives of everyone around our state, country, and the globe, employers are left with many questions and Manufacture Alabama wants to answer them. Manufacture Alabama is … Continued
April 8, 2020

Ainsworth unveils website for small businesses seeking information during pandemic

Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth unveiled a new web page Monday designed to provide small business owners with a one-stop information hub during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis and forced economic shutdown. The website is www.atlasalabama.gov. “The COVID-19 pandemic is already providing small business owners with unprecedented challenges and frustrations, so they should not have to … Continued
April 8, 2020

Businesses applying for aid can receive proof of existence from secretary of state’s office

Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill said Monday that federal resources have been made available to support businesses during the coronavirus pandemic to assist with tax relief, employee protection and benefits, loans and grants, and many other challenges that business owners may encounter during the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Merrill’s office explained that in order to … Continued
April 8, 2020

Gov. Ivey launches state guide to COVID-19 relief efforts

Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the launch of altogetheralabama.org, an online resource that will serve as a hub of information for the state’s response to the coronavirus crisis. The site becomes the state’s official guide to COVID-19 relief efforts, to help empower those impacted by the outbreak and those who want to offer support. … Continued
April 6, 2020

BCA partners with Alabama Public Television to help small businesses

The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) will present the Small Business Exchange on Alabama Public Television (APT) Thursday night, an event designed to help small businesses apply for federal stimulus funding under the new CARES Act. In partnership with APT, BCA will bring together experts in business, banking, accounting and law to answer phone calls … Continued
April 6, 2020

Alabama automakers contribute to COVID-19 fight

Alabama’s automakers are doing what they can to help fight the coronavirus global pandemic. Toyota’s engine plant in Huntsville engine is producing 7,500 protective face shields for local hospitals. The plant has donated 160 safety glasses to local hospitals. Toyota has also made a $25,000 to the United Way of Madison County to support COVID-19 … Continued
April 6, 2020