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Anette Landeros

Mar 19
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SBA Disaster Loans for Small Businesses

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Governor Greg Abbott today announced 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 qualifying businesses across the state. 

“Small businesses are the foundation of our state’s economy and they need all the help they can get as the ripple effects of COVID-19 impact their everyday operations,” said Governor Abbott. “Today’s decision by the U.S. Small Business Administration to make Economic Injury Disaster Loans available to qualifying small businesses across Texas is a vital lifeline for Texas small business owners who are doing their best to adapt to these trying times.”

Texas small businesses who believe they may be eligible for an SBA EIDL should visit www.sba.gov/disaster where they can directly apply for assistance. The online application is the fastest method to receive a decision about loan eligibility. Learn more

Mar 18
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Operation & Event Updates

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The Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is continuing to monitor the growing impact of the coronavirus (CODVID-19) pandemic. Our staff has reviewed the outlined recommendations offered by federal, state and local officials and has taken the necessary steps to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.

Over the next few days, the FWHCC staff will move to a work arrangement that will allow our team members to maximize telecommuting options. We will ensure that our team has all the tools they need to provide you with the same level of phone and email support that you’ve come to expect. However, we will not be accepting walk-in traffic until further notice.

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Mar 16
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COVID-19 Business Resources

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The Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is committed to helping our members and Fort Worth business community navigate through these uncertain times. Now that the coronavirus (COVID-19) has made its way to Tarrant County, local businesses are inquiring about information to be prepared to help their company, their employees and their families.

Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley has signed a declaration of local disaster due to a public health emergency. The order was signed to help contain and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Tarrant County.

On March 13, the City of Fort Worth declared a State of Emergency due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation. The declaration is effective at 12:01 a.m. March 14, 2020 and will be in place through March 21, 2020. It is contemplated that the City Council will vote in the coming week to extend the declaration past March 21.

Over the next several weeks, FWHCC will be compiling resources and updates to provide helpful information you may need to navigate the current situation. Click here for COVID-19 Business Resources

COVID-19 Business Resources