The latest COVID relief bill that passed Congress just before Christmas includes a number of provisions for businesses. Most notably round one of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has re-opened, and a second round is now available with different parameters than the first. $285 billion has been allotted to the re-opened first round PPP and the new second round. Read on for the differences and similarities between the first and second rounds of the PPP and how your business can claim funds either as a previous or new PPP borrower.
To be eligible for the second round of PPP, borrowers must
Borrowers of the first round of PPP may be eligible for a second round PPP loan if
Things that have not changed between the first and second rounds of PPP include
Changes to the second round of PPP include
You may apply for the Paycheck Protection Program round one or round two via your preferred bank or lender, however it is the borrower's responsibility to certify certain aspects of their application. For this reason we recommend that you consult with your lawyer or accountant with any questions or concerns regarding your eligibility for the loan. Every business' situation is unique and your lawyer or accountant will be most familiar with your specific circumstances.
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On Wednesday, January 13, we spoke with Amber Adams, Osceola Community President and Senior Vice President for CenterState Bank about these new changes to the PPP. View that conversation below. Please contact us at cpilkington@theosceolachamber.com if you would be interested in participating in a more in-depth closed Zoom call and Q & A on this topic.
The Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber continued the tradition this year of celebrating Three Kings Day in Osceola County. Three Kings Day is traditionally held on January 6 and our event this year took place on January 10.Due to the situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's Three Kings Day was a socially-distanced, drive-thru event held at Old Town along US Highway 192. Attendees received goody bags full of treats for their children, including cookies donated by sponsor Florida Technical College, coloring sheets, and plastic maracas donated by sponsor Orlando Health, as well as other information and coupons from our sponsors, and were never required to leave their cars as they waved at the Three Kings and collected toys and clothing items for all children in the car under 12. All-in-all, over 500 cars drove through at the event and over 2500 people enjoyed the festivities. 1000 kids under 12 received toys and 48 bicycles were raffled.
We could not have celebrated Three Kings Day this year without the support of our sponsors Florida Technical College, The Tompkins Family Foundation, and Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, as well as Toho Water Authority, ABC Paving & Sealcoating, OUC - The Reliable One, Orlando Health, AdventHealth, Orlando Magic, and Florida Blue. We were thrilled to be joined by media partners Exitos 96.5 and Power 95.3. We also must thank our hosts at Old Town for welcoming us onto their property for the third year in a row.
Check out the short video below for a look at some highlights of Three Kings Day 2021!
Meet Chroma Imaging, LLC, located at 2775 Old Dixie Highway! They recently opened and recently joined the Chamber. Learn about what they do best in their own words:
Some call us print shop. Some call us exhibit builder. Some call us creative design agency. This year people come to us for sneeze guards. We, at Chroma Imaging, are creators of visual communication with great passion. It is fortunate to be able to say we love what we do and have fun doing it.
Chroma Imaging is a full-service graphic design and production company specializing in large format printing and custom visual solutions. Our strength is finding solutions to your visual communication needs with your timeframe and budget.
Our husband-and-wife founders started with one printer and one laminator in a storage room at a warehouse about ten years ago in Northern Virginia. Our goal was to create eye catching design and print high quality graphics in short turnaround for the tradeshow industry while saving our clients’ money. Today we have two locations, Kissimmee, FL and Herndon, VA with our many “toys,” equipment, or machines (as others call them) including UV flatbed printers, CNC, and laser cutter. We now have more capabilities and a talented team, but our vision and goal stay the same – help other businesses grow and succeed by creating everlasting experiences and trusting long term relationships.
While the Tradeshow and events industry has taken a pause due to COVID-19, we have been working hard to support local businesses, schools, and medical facilities in their efforts to reopen safely by providing PPE; Sneeze Guards, Car Partitions, Room Partitions, Student Desk Shields, and Social Distancing Floor Graphics.
We love to hear your ideas and figure out how we can bring that to life. Want a yard sign and window sign to promote your business? Looking to spruce up your office interior? Need eye-catching trade show booth next year? We would love to learn your branding needs to create visual experiences and be a partner from your imagination to installation.
Check us out on our website chroma-imaging.com and follow us on your favorite social media @ChromaImaging.
