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Marketing Tools And Resources For The Coronavirus Era
From WT Digital Agency: COVID-19 has changed the world. Not only has the pandemic created a global health crisis, but many have argued the economic disruption will have as big of an impact as The Great Depression. As business owners struggle to maintain their businesses and their lifestyles, companies across the nation and the globe…
Read MoreGrowers, suppliers, retail – video and resources from NICH
The National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture (NICH) offers these resources for growers, suppliers and retail operations: “Doing business under difficult circumstances – finding the resources you need” PPT presentation slides and list of links Video presentation
Read MoreUpdates from Georgia Department of Agriculture – Pesticide Licensing
Pesticide Applicator Recertification/expiration update from the Georgia Department of Agriculture For certified applicators with recertification/expiration dates between June 1, 2020, and December 21, 2020, you can request a 90-day training deadline extension. Please direct all requests for extensions to Tim Taylor, Certification & Training Specialist, by tel: 404-656-3641 or email: timothy.taylor@agr.georgia.gov (Email is the preferred…
Read MoreOSHA Update – Covid-19 Recordable & Fleet Safety/Compliance
We reached out to a contact from OSHA to provide you with information on Covid-19 issues and vehicles/fleet safety and compliance. OSHA has limited jurisdiction regarding the operations of vehicles; therefore, the OSHA website does not have anything specific on fleet vehicles. However, vehicle cleaning is mentioned for various types of industries in several of…
Read MoreBusiness resources – Guidance Document for Nurseries, Retail Garden Centers, Landscape Supply
We’ve created a guidance document for nurseries, retail garden centers, landscape supply stores and all brick & mortar other brick & mortar businesses with foot traffic, who might have “challenges in consumer behavior” with their customers. Most of you are already doing this very well, but we wanted to provide this assistance with fliers…
Read MoreBusiness resources – Guidance Documents for Landscape and Landscape Suppliers
PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT SERVICES: Workers such as plumbers, electricians, exterminators, builders, contractors, HVAC Technicians, landscapers, and other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences, businesses and buildings such as hospitals, senior living facilities, any temporary construction required to support COVID-19 response. We…
Read MoreUGA Small Business Development Center resources & webinars
On April 2, Governor Kemp announced a partnership between the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and the Georgia Department of Economic Development to provide the small businesses of Georgia with vital information and assistance during this time of need. UGA Small Business Development Center offices across the…
Read MoreSBA Disaster Loan Assistance
Click here for the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan online application through the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Read MoreSmall Business Administration Loan Program Summary
The Small Business Administration currently has two major loan programs in response to COVID-19. A business can apply for both the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program and Paycheck Protection Program IF there are different use of proceeds for each program. Funds from these loans cannot be comingled. READ MORE
Read MoreThe Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act
The programs and initiatives in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that was just passed by Congress are intended to assist business owners with whatever needs they have right now. When implemented, there will be many new resources available for small businesses, as well as certain non-profits and other employers. This guide…
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