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Help Available For Local Businesses!
The Punxsutawney Regional Development Corporation (PRDC) in partnership with the Punxsutawney Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of five, $3,000 grants, to locally owned businesses affected by COVID-19.
Please click this link for eligibility information, grant conditions, and to obtain the application.
Applications MUST be complete, accurate, and received by the Chamber NO LATER than Monday, February 14, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Applications may be emailed to chamber@punxsutawney.com or dropped off at 102 West Mahoning Street, Punxsutawney, PA.
No exceptions to the deadline will be permitted.
The Punxsutawney Chamber is committed to helping our Community thrive through coordination, partnerships, and creating and maximizing opportunities!
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LifeSpan Family Services
LifeSpan Family Services is a 501C(3) non-profit based in Jefferson County at 203 Lane Avenue in Punxsutawney. They also have offices in DuBois and New Stanton, PA. LifeSpan is governed by a Board of Directors and an Executive Director. LifeSpan serves several counties in Pennsylvania including Jefferson, Clearfield, Clarion, Elk, Indiana, and several surrounding counties.
LifeSpan is a foster care agency as well as a state licensed adoption agency that is a SWAN-statewide adoption network affiliate. A caring foster parent needs to be willing to take on the difficulties and responsibilities that would be expected of any parent. Our region is in a crisis, there are over 16,000 children and youth in Foster Care in Pennsylvania. Youth of all ages need help.
If you wish to find out more about becoming a foster home or fostering to adopt, please visit LifeSpanFamilyServices.com or call (814) 938-4408 and request more information.
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HOW CAN THE CHAMBER HELP?
The Chamber is about helping members, and while the Board continually discusses and implements plans and activities to achieve this end, feedback from the members would help us refine and focus.
If you have a specific need or an idea you believe would help you, our membership, and/or our Community, please reach out to the Chamber by phone, or better yet, email us at chamber@punxsutawney.com.
Members can also ask the Chamber to help bring community awareness to an accomplishment, promotion, outstanding employee, a job vacancy, an event or non-profit fundraiser, a request for volunteer support, a training event, etc., etc.
WE ARE HERE TO HELP!
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GROUNDHOG DAY IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!
Surprise a special person with a Groundhog memorabilia.
SHOP AT PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL'S OFFICIAL SOUVENIR SHOP OR AT OUR WEB STORE
www.groundhogstuff.com.
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| SEO 101: Search Engine Optimization |
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Thursday, February 18th, 2021
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
$20
We are offering a workshop that is tailored to business owners that want to increase their website visibility!
In this webinar we will talk about:
Optimizing Your Website Content
- How Google Search Algorithm Works
- The Difference Between Organic Results/Paid Ads
- Google SEO Tools
- Search Engine Marketing
Speaker: Chris Vendilli, CEO & Founder, ProFromGo |
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| SBA Extends COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application Deadline through Dec. 31, 2021 |
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The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that the deadline to apply for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program for the COVID-19 Pandemic disaster declaration is extended to December 31, 2021.
To date, the SBA has approved $197 billion in low-interest loans which provides working capital funds to small businesses, non-profits and agricultural businesses make it through this challenging time.
“Following the President’s declaration of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the SBA has approved over 3.6 million loans through our Economic Injury Disaster Loan program nationwide,” Administrator Jovita Carranza said. “The EIDL program has assisted millions of small businesses, including non-profit organizations, sole proprietors and independent contractors, from a wide array of industries and business sectors, to survive this very difficult economic environment.”
EIDL loan applications will continue to be accepted through December 2021, pending the availability of funds. Loans are offered at very affordable terms, with a 3.75% interest rate for small businesses and 2.75% interest rate for nonprofit organizations, a 30-year maturity, and an automatic deferment of one year before monthly payments begin. Every eligible small business and nonprofit are encouraged to apply to get the resources they need. |
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In case you missed the PA Small Business Development Center SBA Emergency Loan Webinar: Process for Applying and FAQ's View the recording HERE
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The Chamber's Five-Star Select Membership is an optional status with member dues dedicated to supporting special Punxsutawney Community activities such as holiday lighting, street banners, festivals, mixers, beautification projects, and more.
To learn more about becoming a Five-Star Select Member
please contact the Chamber at (814)938-7700
or email chamber@punxsutawney.com
A special thank you to the
Chamber's Five-Star Select Members
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Clownfish Studios LLC
Thom and Kambrea Pratt
P.O. Box 434
Punxsutawney PA 15767
Business phone: (866) CLW-NFSH or (866) 259-6374
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This update is a great way to stay informed of local news, member information, and community activities.
Please reach out to the Chamber with your business advertisements, offers, and events.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS & STAFF
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PRESIDENT
Katie Laska
Laska's Pizza
VICE PRESIDENT
Stevette Rosen
Renda Broadcasting
TREASURER
Shannon Kaza
INFirst Bank
SECRETARY
Kim Neigh
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
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Robert Cardamone - Executive Director
Cody Billotte - Cobblestone Hotel and Suites
Roque Carrasco, The Punxsutawney Spirit
Larry Chenoga - Punxsutawney Borough Council
Katie Donald - Groundhog Club
Susan Glessner
Dan Gordon, International Cartridge Corporation
Lacey Laney - Mulberry Square
Thomas Lesniewski - Punxsutawney School District
Jeremy Limerick - Brody's BBQ
Mandi Perry - Marketing With Mandi
Jill Martin-Rend - Butler County Community College
Luke Riddle - Brackman Chevrolet Buick
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