Month: April 2020

Ashley D. Bell SBA Region IV Administrator Entrepreneurship Policy Advisor for the White House Opportunity & Revitalization Council Faith is a pillar of hope, and for many Americans it has been a powerful reason for their continued success during these challenging times. The Administration, along with SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza and other SBA leaders, recognized …

Faith Based Organizations May Apply for Assistance Read More »

On Friday April 10, 2020 Nancy Flake Johnson the President/CEO of the Urban League of Greater Atlanta was interviewed on WABE’s Closer Look with Rose Scott. She discusses her role as a member of the recently created coronavirus task force appointed by Governor Brian Kemp. Click here to listed to the interview

COVID-19: Background & Additional Information  The President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America  30 Days to Slow the Spread President Trump announced updated guidelines to continue slowing the spread of Coronavirus in America. This 30-day window will be crucial: If every American does his or her part, the latest model suggests we could save 1 million or …

FOLLOW-UP: White House Conference Call for African American Stakeholders on COVID-19 Read More »

Update from Invest Atlanta: The City of Atlanta is dedicated to ensuring the success of its communities and businesses, especially in the midst of the unprecedented upheaval caused by COVID-19. On March 24, 2020, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and the Atlanta City Council approved a $7 Million COVID-19 response package. Part of that package was a …

Invest Atlanta suspends applications for the small business continuity loan fund Read More »

Many small businesses in Fulton County have been impacted by the effects of COVID-19 and are suffering from interruption of normal business activity. ACE, with the support of the Fulton County Commission, has created the Emergency Loan to provide financial assistance to small businesses to speed recovery. Small businesses that receive the Emergency Loan are …

Financing available to SMALL BUSINESSES LOCATED IN FULTON COUNTY (GEORGIA) for assistance with recovery from the effects of the wide-spread virus Read More »