The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce is partnering with One True North, a leadership and business coaching solutions practice in Valencia, to offer a workshop to guide businesses on how to maintain during this unprecedented time.
GrowthCLUB is set to be a virtual 90-day action plan workshop for the business community, providing businesses with the opportunity to learn more profound distinctions on best practices on how to lead your team for results, how to optimize working in the "new normal" and how to develop a vision for the future.
Not to change the topic here:
Almost 60 percent of business closures are now permanent, new Yelp data shows
Yelp on Wednesday released its latest Economic Average Report, revealing business closures across the U.S. are increasing as a result of the coronavirus pandemic's economic toll.
As of Aug. 31, 163,735 businesses have indicated on Yelp that they have closed, a 23 percent increase since mid-July.
Yelp also measures businesses whose closures have become permanent. That number has steadily increased over the past six months, now reaching 97,966, representing 60 percent of closed businesses that won't be reopening.
Coronavirus stimulus: House Republicans try to force PPP small business vote
House Republicans will attempt to quickly force a vote on a bill to replenish a key coronavirus small business aid program, according to congressional aides.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , D-Calif., has repeatedly said the chamber will only take up a comprehensive coronavirus relief package. Democratic leaders have previously rejected efforts to renew standalone relief policies such as unemployment insurance as they push for legislation that would cost at least $2.2 trillion.
Florida Small Business Wins SBA's 2020 Exporter of the Year Award
Washington, Sept. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genesis Water Technologies, Inc. (GWT) has been named 2020 Small Business Exporter of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration . The Maitland, Florida-based company will be recognized during SBA's National Small Business Week , an annual event honoring the accomplishments and contributions of the best small businesses in the nation.
Genesis Water Technologies, Inc. owner and Technical Director Nick Nicholas, along with other national winners and finalists for the National Small Business Person of the Year, will be honored in a virtual event that will be held on September 22-24.
Quite a lot has been going on:
Ivanka Trump hears from local business leaders in AZ roundtable
Ivanka Trump joins Gov. Doug Ducey on Wednesday, meeting with supporters and taking part in a business roundtable. (Photo by Taylor Tasler-Oatley /Cronkite News)
Ivanka Trump speaks at a business roundtable in downtown Phoenix on Wednesday. It was her first visit to Arizona since 2016. (Photo by Taylor Tasler-Oatley /Cronkite News)
Ivanka Trump spoke at an in-person business roundtable in downtown Phoenix hosted by Gov. Doug Ducey. It was her first visit to once solidly Republican Arizona since 2016; President Donald Trump has been here five times this year, the latest on Monday .
Business bouncing back for Badger Bus; industry in need of help
Badger Bus is celebrating its 100th year in business, but instead of throwing around confetti, there is a steady spray of disinfectant.
MILWAUKEE - Badger Bus said business is starting to get back on track after months of speed bumps because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but there is still help needed.
Government funding could keep thousands of motorcoach companies -- like Badger Bus -- going across the country.
Badger Bus is celebrating its 100th year in business, but instead of throwing around confetti, there is a steady spray of disinfectant. It is all part of the company's effort to keep customers healthy and get them back on the bus.
First round of virus-related business aid coming | Coronavirus | meadvilletribune.com
Crawford County is set to award its first round of COVID-19 pandemic small business assistance program funds to 20 businesses around the county.
At their voting meeting next week, county commissioners are expected to approve the awarding of grants of up to $10,000 each to the initial 20 firms.
The direct grants, for small businesses with fewer than 100 employees, reimburse operating costs which have been impacted by the pandemic.
Business Notes: Washington Sports Clubs owner files for bankruptcy
The parent company of Washington Sports Clubs, a chain of membership-based fitness centers, has filed for bankruptcy in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware.
Town Sports International filed on Monday for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, which allows the company to restructure itself. Court filings say there are between 10,001 and 25,000 creditors.
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Washington Sports Clubs has locations on Old Georgetown Road in North Bethesda and Wayne Avenue in downtown Silver Spring . A downtown Bethesda location on Wisconsin Avenue closed in June .
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