February 24, 2021
Weekly Newsletter

Member Renewals, thank you for your continued support!

Douglas Ranch El Dorado Holdings, Inc.
Jim Kenny
jkenny@eldoradoholdings.net
Member Since: 09/01/2006
Renewed On: 02/22/2021

Douglas Ranch El Dorado Holdings, Inc.
Jim Kenny
jkenny@eldoradoholdings.net
Member Since: 09/01/2006
Renewed On: 02/22/2021

Kirk's Automotive
KC Kirk
Member Since: 02/01/2002
Renewed On: 02/18/2021

Hidden Lake
Jennifer Mladick
Website
jenniferm@hiddenlakeaz.com
Member Since: 02/05/2019
Renewed On: 02/22/2021

If you want to be on the Calendar

If you want your event on our calendar, please email the flyer or info to info@buckeyevalleychamber.org.

Unemployment Benefits Identity Theft


https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-offers-guidance-to-taxpayers-on-identity-theft-involving-unemployment-benefits?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Five Below Hiring


Five Below is one the fastest growing value retailers on the planet, offering high-quality
products loved by tweens, teens and more. We are opening a new 900,000sqft ShipCenter
in Buckeye, AZ. Apply now for a job at five below! We offer a competitive salary and
opportunities for career advancement.
Below are our current job Openings:
Technical Support Analyst:
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2391306025/?refId=7QyKmhMcQyCfxVMbOJc2Cw%3D%3D
Warehouse Management System (WMS) Analyst:
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2399669267/?refId=RIYszQ4ISK6yxki7%2BNm9Xg%3D%3D
Inventory Manager:
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2388190805/?refId=zJLW7rbUQhej3iDYpQ528Q%3D%3D
Maintenance Planner:
https://www.indeed.com/job/maintenance-planner-ffb55679bfa552b5
Human Resources Assistant:
https://www.indeed.com/job/human-resources-assistant-ae6b2e00e5f37be1

Vaccine information from Arizona Chamber Executives

With the COVID-19 vaccine now being distributed, many businesses have questions on where their industry is prioritized and how to get their employees vaccinated. Navigating through all of the information on the health services website can be overwhelming. ACE put together a webpage of quick links about the vaccine most useful to businesses
https://www.arizonachamberexecs.com/custom2.asp?pageid=8050

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Welcome to our New Members!

Active Adult Daily Services
Carol Swain
Website
floggins35@gmail.com
Join Date: 02/23/2021

Vector Employer Solutions
Warren Clayton
Website
WCLAYTON6352@GMAIL.COM
Join Date: 02/24/2021

Cross Chamber Speed Networking


More info on the calendar.

Buckeye Business Connection Meeting



Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89617799463?pwd=TFBLYUtSUWI2dVVzUkg1Zm5JU1RvUT09

Meeting ID: 896 1779 9463
Passcode: 726753
 

Buckeye Club Scholarship

Here is the latest Buckeye Club Scholarship for to be dispersed into the Buckeye community as soon as possible. The deadline for submittals is end of March. We are a month ahead from last year so hopefully we will get a lot of high schoolers to submit.

https://www.chamberorganizer.com/buckeyevalley/docs/scholarships_02_23_2021.pdf
 

West-Mec Southwest Campus Mock Interviews 2021

#ShopBuckeye during I-10 Widening Project


#ShopBuckeye during I-10 Widening Project
 
Construction to widen I-10 between SR 85 and Verrado Way will start in the Spring of 2021. Two new interchanges at Miller and Watson roads are also part of this project.
 
The City of Buckeye and the Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce are here to help support your business during construction. Together, we are working to provide your business the resources needed to market your business to the community during construction, including:
 
  • Regular business meetings with ADOT, Buckeye and Chamber staff
  • Marketing materials to reach local customers
  • Social media and website graphics
 Remember to sign up for ADOT project updates too:
  • Enter your email address
  • Create a password
  • Select Central District Projects
  • Check I-10, SR85 to Verrado Way construction (towards the bottom of the list)
Other helpful links:

Exclusive PPP loan application

SBA will establish a 14-day, exclusive PPP loan application period for businesses and nonprofits with fewer than 20 employees
 
 
On Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 9 am ET, SBA will establish a 14-day, exclusive PPP loan application period for businesses and nonprofits with fewer than 20 employees. This will give lenders and community partners more time to work with the smallest businesses to submit their applications, while also ensuring that larger PPP-eligible businesses will still have plenty of time to apply for and receive support before the program expires on March 31, 2021.
 
SBA also announced four additional changes to open the PPP to more underserved small businesses than ever before. While these changes are being implemented, SBA will work with community partners to improve the emergency relief “digital front door” and conduct extensive stakeholder outreach. And, SBA will strengthen its relationships with lender partners to advance equity goals, deliver funding efficiently, and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. SBA will:
 
  • Allow sole proprietors, independent contractors, and self-employed individuals to receive more financial support by revising the PPP’s funding formula for these categories of applicants;
  • Eliminate an exclusionary restriction on PPP access for small business owners with prior non-fraud felony convictions, consistent with a bipartisan congressional proposal; 
  • Eliminate PPP access restrictions on small business owners who have struggled to make student loan payments by eliminating student loan debt delinquency as a disqualifier to participating in the PPP; and
  • Ensure access for non-citizen small business owners who are lawful U.S. residents by clarifying that they may use Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) to apply for the PPP.
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A critical goal from Congress for the latest round of PPP was to reach small and low- and moderate-income (LMI) businesses who have not received the needed relief a forgivable PPP loan provides. Congress set a $15B set-aside for small and LMI first draw borrowers. With existing policies, the current round has only deployed $2.4B to small LMI borrowers, in part because a disproportionate amount of funding in both wealthy and LMI areas is going to firms with more than 20 employees. The less than 20 exclusivity period combined with the changes to expand access for sole proprietors, ITINs, returning citizens, and student loan debt will help us achieve Congressional goals.
 
Paycheck Protection Program (sba.gov)
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources (sba.gov)

Block Grant (CDBG) Rental & Utility Assistance

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Maricopa County and the City of Buckeye are providing financial assistance for rent, utility/water bills and security deposits to low-to-moderate income residents in need.

If you believe you qualify for this program and you need assistance, please visit 👉 http://ow.ly/dO8j50DdyNt
News from the Chamber - February 24, 2021