What's Happening Today

• Help us measure the economic impact of the COVID 19 pandemic, by taking this short two-minute survey.
• Join us for the SBA Disaster Relief Loan Program and the McAllen Chamber of Commerce teleconference on Zoom, Thursday, April 9 at 2:00 PM.
  • Topic: SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans
  • Time: Apr 9, 2020 02:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Small Business Resources

• SBA - Loan Application Information
• SBA - Disaster Assistance
• Texas Workforce Commission - Resources for Employers
• Office of The Governor - Resources
• IRS - Tax Relief
• U.S. Department of Labor - Resources
• Texas Department of Insurance - Updates and Preparations
• Coronavirus Emergency Loans - Guide and Checklist
• CDC's Prevention Guidance for Businesses and Employees
• Shelter in Place - Do's and Dont's
• Keeping Commercial Establishments Safe
• How to Have Your Business Deemed Essential
  • Application to be Deemed Essential
• Small Business Owner's Guide to the CARES Act

Hidalgo County Updates

• Hidalgo County Emergency Order For Shelter At Home
• Hidalgo County Second Amended Emergency Order - Shelther At Home Order and Face Masks Requirement
• Hidalgo County - COVID19 Hotline:
  • 956-292-7765
• Signup for Hidalgo County Emergency Alerts

City of McAllen Updates

• Free Internet Hotspots
• Amended Emergency Order
• Emergency Regulations for Public Health
• No Wipes in Pipes
• Prohibition on Community Gatherings
• Sign Up for CodeRED - the city's emergency alert system

Legislative Updates

• Summary of Bipartisan Agreement on "CARES" Act - Wednesday, March 25, 2020
• Senate Legislative Update "CARES" Act - Sunday, March 22, 2020
• Coronavirus Legislation Update - Wednesday, March 18, 2020
• COVID-19 Proposed Action by Congress - Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Good Reads

• Updated Summary of the Paycheck Protection Program by the CARES Act
• Managing From Home? Here’s How to Keep Your Team Engaged During Coronavirus
• 6 Ways to Keep Your Team Productive While Working From Home
• Staying Connected With Customers Through the Coronavirus Outbreak