News – Page 11

$2.5M Grant for Restaurant Workers

January 12, 2021 by Sally Fienup

Shelby County did pass the $2.5M grant for restaurant workers. $1,000 grants for restaurant workers hit by pandemic.

NRA Summary of PPP 2nd Draw: Helping Restaurants & Small Businesses

January 11, 2021 by Sally Fienup

Check out this pdf put together by the National Restaurant Association with a guide on PPP applications this time around.

From the NRA: What the COVID-19 Relief Bill Means for Restaurants

December 22, 2020 by Sally Fienup

The $900 billion pandemic relief bill includes several items that will benefit restaurants.

MRA Statement on Health Directive 16

December 22, 2020 by Sally Fienup

Restaurants are, in fact, among the safest places to be.

Survey About Closing Dining Rooms

December 18, 2020 by Sally Fienup

Please answer the survey so that we may forward the data to the Shelby County Health Department and Mayors as they make their decisions over the next week.

Tips on PPP & Loan Forgiveness

December 7, 2020 by Sally Fienup

Restaurants across the country may soon face surprise tax liability when they can least afford it. Some restaurants have indicated that this surprise tax liability could be the final factor that causes them to close. Congress must make business expenses paid for by PPP tax-deductible.

Quarantine Protocol Updated Dec 4

December 5, 2020 by Sally Fienup

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) originally set a 14-day quarantine period for COVID-19 based on estimates of the upper bounds of the virus’ incubation period. Since that time, research indicates that more than 90% of exposed persons who go on to develop COVID-19 illness develop symptoms within 10 days of exposure. For that reason, the CDC has revised its guidance.

Health Department Meeting Thursday, December 3