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Governor Greg Abbott announces SBA loans available for state of Texas.

Governor Greg Abbott announces SBA loans available for state of Texas.

SBA now including entire state of Texas in Economic Injury Disaster Declaration

Sharon Brooks
Friday, March 20, 2020
Governor Greg Abbott announced March 20 that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has included the entire state of Texas in its Economic Injury Disaster Declaration and granted access to its Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, which will provide long-term, low-interest loans to...
3D illustration of COVID-19 spike protein (NIH photo)

3D illustration of COVID-19 spike protein (NIH photo)

SBA offers disaster relief to some Southeast Texas counties

Sharon Brooks
Friday, March 20, 2020
The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) is now offering low-interest federal disaster loans to small businesses in Louisiana, some Arkansas and Mississippi counties and some Texas counties, including Jefferson and Orange, that are suffering substantial economic injury resulting from...
Visit theexaminer.com for updates on COVID-19 efforts, impacts in Southeast Texas.

Visit theexaminer.com for updates on COVID-19 efforts, impacts in Southeast Texas.

COVID-19 updates available on Examiner website

Sharon Brooks
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
More and more news is coming about the coronavirus and its impacts on Southeast Texas. On this website, we will continue to monitor the status of businesses around the area and update as information becomes available.
Mayor Becky Ames signs emergency order.

Mayor Becky Ames signs emergency order.

Beaumont mayor signs emergency order

Sharon Brooks
Monday, March 16, 2020
Effective at 12 a.m. March 17, the Civic Center, Julie Rogers Theatre, Jefferson Theatre, Lakeside Center, Sterling Pruitt Center, Community Centers, Athletic Complex, Tennis Court and Municipal Court will be closed, according to an emergency declaration signed by Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames on March...
3D illustration of COVID-19 spike protein (NIH photo)

3D illustration of COVID-19 spike protein (NIH photo)

Spindletop Center cancels event

Sharon Brooks
Monday, March 16, 2020
Out of an abundance of caution, the Spindletop Center is canceling the groundbreaking ceremony for its new community garden due to concerns regarding the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Houston PCB postpones conference and exhibition over coronavirus concerns.

Houston PCB postpones conference and exhibition over coronavirus concerns.

Houston PCB postpones conference due to coronavirus concerns

Sharon Brooks
Monday, March 16, 2020
Project Cargo Breakbulk (PCB) announced March 16 that it was postponing the Future Projects Conference and Exhibition previously scheduled from April 1-2 to June 17-18 in light of growing coronavirus concerns. The event will still be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston.
BHA closing offices March 17 due to COVID-19 concerns.

BHA closing offices March 17 due to COVID-19 concerns.

BHA closing offices March 17 due to COVID-19 concerns

Sharon Brooks
Monday, March 16, 2020
With the coronavirus (COVID-19) “reaching pandemic status and expected to reach Jefferson County, the Beaumont Housing Authority (BHA) is taking steps to ensure the safety and well-being of its clients, partners and employees,” including closing its offices, announced Allison Landrum, Chief...
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