News & Updates for Tangipahoa Parish

From: Tangipahoa Economic Development

To: Tangipahoa Businesses and Stakeholders

Please scroll all the way down to read the daily update, 05-04-20, from the Louisiana Business Emergency Operations Center (LABEOC).

We are forwarding this information to you as it may be of value to your enterprise or employees.

The National Institute of Nursing Research posted this notice that the American Nurses Association has designated the entire month of May as National Nurses Monthinstead of the normal one week designation. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, National Nurses Month brings to light just how vital nurses are to keeping us healthy and safe.

Upcoming Webinars: The Baton Rouge Area Chamber of Commerce has some upcoming webinars that may be of value to you. Please click here to register for the free webinars. 

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Please contact us anytime we can be of any assistance.

Be safe and well for you and yours. 

From: Tangipahoa Economic Development

To: Tangipahoa Businesses and Stakeholders

Please scroll all the way down to read the daily update for 05-05-20,  from GNO, Inc .

WEBINAR TODAY: The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Southeastern University is hosting a webinar for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan and Advance program (EIDL) for Agricultural businesses today, Wednesday, May 6 at 2pm.  The SBA will begin accepting new Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance applications on a limited basis only to provide relief to U.S. agricultural businesses.

Please click here to register for the SBDC SBA EIDL webinar.

If you do not desire to receive these updates just let us know and we will remove you from the email group list.

Thank you and be safe and well for you and yours. 

From: Tangipahoa Economic Development

To: Tangipahoa Businesses and Stakeholders

Please scroll all the way down to read the daily update for 05-04-20,  from GNO, Inc .

We will forward these daily updates on a regular basis in an effort to keep you informed.

Employee Retention Tax Credit: The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act created a new employee retention tax credit for employers who are closed, partially closed, or experiencing significant revenue losses as a result of COVID-19. 

This new Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) is a 50% tax credit for the first $10,000 of compensation, including the employer portion of health benefits, for each eligible employee.

Click here for information from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a downloadable guide.

Note: Employers who receive a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan are not eligible for the ERTC tax credit. 

If you do not desire to receive these updates just let us know and we will remove you from the email group list.

Thank you and be safe and well for you and yours.