Mornin’, Nooga. Trista here — let’s talk money. 💰 ICYMI — the application period for the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been extended to Saturday, August 8. Small businesses can still apply for assistance up until that date. The PPP was put in place as part of the CARES Act to assist businesses with payroll during the COVID-19 shutdown.
Earlier this week, the Small Business Association released data showing which businesses across the country have received the highest payouts from PPP — including companies and nonprofits that have received $150,000 or more.
Open the Books (a Chicago-based nonprofit committed to the transparency of government spending) has also created a searchable map so you can view all the small businesses that have received funding in your neighborhood. |
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Want to learn more about PPP loans for your small business? Click here + use the links below to share this info with your network. 👇 |
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Coronavirus
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○ Starting on Friday, Hamilton County citizens will be required to wear face masks in public due to the recent mandate from county Mayor Jim Coppinger. Check out this list of 14 reasons why wearing a mask is important and why the mandate happened.
○ If you’re wanting to know more specifics about the mask mandate that begins this Friday, you can check out this article for specifics. The article includes information on requirements and exceptions to the mask mandate. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
○ On July 7, Hamilton County had its 36th coronavirus-related death. There were also 73 more reported COVID-19 cases, bringing the county’s total 2,982. 53 patients are in local hospitals with the virus, with 20 of those in the ICU. (Chattanoogan.com) |
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Hey, there. Looking for today’s #MustDo events? In accordance with the
CDC’s recommendations regarding public gatherings, we have decided to postpone public event coverage for the time being. We look forward to bringing you Chattanooga’s #MustDo events soon (until then, feel free to submit your virtual events
here).
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Check this out — The Bethlehem Center (200 W 38th St.) recently opened the Alton Park CommUNITY Urban Farm, and on Thursday, July 25, a market will open alongside the gardens. The market will be at the center and throughout the South Chattanooga community on alternating Tuesdays and Saturdays.
The garden is currently growing tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, squash, okra, strawberries + watermelon, and it aims to create a sustainable urban farm that empowers the community.
The market will make fresh produce available to the community at reasonable prices. 🍉 🥒 🍅
Quote by Gloria Dubose, Director of Community Outreach at the Bethlehem Center
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News Notes
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Weather
○ 90º | Thunderstorms | 60% chance of rain ⚡
Civic
○ On Tuesday night, Chattanooga City Council approved Councilwoman Demetrus Coonrod’s resolution “declaring racism as a public health crisis in the city of Chattanooga.” Council members Ken Smith and Darrin Ledford voted against the measure, saying that although they approve of the resolution’s aim, it needs more discussion and experts on racism. You can read the full approved resolution here. (Chattanoogan.com)
Biz
○ ALDI stores in Chattanooga and surrounding areas will now offer curbside grocery pickup services. You can shop here or via the ALDI mobile app, select which products you’d like, and choose a pickup time + location at checkout. 🥖
○ The Chattanooga Motorcar Festival is asking for feedback on the upcoming festival regarding safety concerns and COVID-19. You can access the survey here to choose whether or not you would feel safe attending the festival + leave comments.
Jobs
○ TopGolf Entertainment Group has extended its hiring events for the new location scheduled to open soon in East Ridge. Hiring events for front of house, heart of house, facility and porter team positions will be posted from July 8-11. If you are interested in working at TopGolf, you can apply here. 🏌️
Health
○ Erlanger Health System’s Center for Breast Health launched a new program that offers an online risk assessment tool for mammogram + breast imaging patients. The assessment will help determine if a woman may be at a higher risk for certain types of cancers due to hereditary risk factors. You can make a mammogram appointment here.
○ UTC, CHI Memorial, and the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network have collaborated to create Badge Buddies, a project that will give medical workers information on the signs of potential suicide victims. Badge Buddies will give clinical and non-clinical staff badges to be worn around their necks containing helpful information based on the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale.
Listen
○ Be the Bridge’s Southeast Tennessee Regional Chapter recently launched The College Hill Podcast, a narrative podcast about the College Hill neighborhood of Cleveland + the larger picture of the racial divide that has existed in Cleveland. You can listen to the podcast here. 🎧
DYK
○ Jfest, a long-running Tennessee Valley Christian music festival that was scheduled for Aug. 1, has been cancelled due to COVID-19 precautions. Any tickets that were purchased for Jfest 2020 can be used at Jfest 2021 or as a tax-deductible donation to J103 and Partners for Christian Media.
State
○ The Tennessee Highway Patrol is competing to win in the 2020 Best-Looking Cruiser Award, sponsored by the American Association of State Troopers. You can look through all of the entries + vote for the Tennessee Highway Control here.
TheBuy
○ Still need a mask? Lakeland Masks offers premium face masks and proprietary filters to offer maximum protection against harmful environmental contaminants like viruses (read: COVID-19), pollution, dust + smoke. The starter pack comes with one washable mask + two PM2.5 filters ($19.97). 😷 Ⓟ
Learn
○ Want to learn from the same sales training program taught at Harvard Business School – but over Zoom? Sandler Training is hosting its Virtual Sales Bootcamp July 14-Aug. 6 ($1995), with eight 90-min. sessions on Tuesday/Thursday afternoons for four weeks. Register. Ⓟ
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The Wrap
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NOOGAtalk diaries, Day No. 8: Trista here, and I’m feeling energized after taking 4.5 days off over the past weekend. I got to do a lot of reading, which is always a great way to recharge for me. I finally picked up Contempt of Court and y’all, this story is jaw-dropping and should be required reading for every Tennessean. It’s about Ed Johnson’s court case and how hard his lawyers worked to save his life before he was unlawfully lynched on the Walnut Street Bridge. Seriously, pick up a copy (from a local bookstore if you can!).
Are y’all reading anything I should check out next? Email me your recs. 📖
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